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Preaching Activities
| Bro Fanuel Mawalzeka
(Guruve, Zimbabwe)
I
would like to thank “Carelinks” for their
work of distributing gospel literature around
the world, in accordance with the purpose
that the gospel must be preached to all
nations (Mark 16:15). Indeed, Christadelphians
all over the world are doing just that, as
witnessed in the news which we read in our
magazines, such as “The Bible Missionary”,
“The Gospel News”, “The Christadelphian”
and many more. We hear of Bible weekends
and Book Fairs carried out in ecclesias, all
with the same aim.
Mushumbi Pools have carried out two Book
Fairs, and displayed gospel material at the
District Agricultural Exhibition where many
people were interested in our stand. We spent
much time answering questions and discussing
Scripture topics. As a result ten visitors
requested Bible lessons in Shona and five in
English.
The stand and literature display
Bro Fanuel Mawalzeka giving a talk
Christ’s Death
| Bro Melusi Ndlovu (Kwekwe Zimbabwe)
A
s Jesus fell, fainting with the burden of
carrying the cross, the women broke into
mournful wailing. This attracted Jesus’ atten-
tion. Although full of pain, bearing the sins of
the world, he was not indifferent to this
expression of grief. He looked at the women
with tender compassion. It is doubtful if they
understood at that time that Jesus was their
Messiah sent from God, but they were
certainly moved by feelings of human pity.
“Daughters of Jerusalem,” he said, “Weep not
for me, but weep for yourselves and for your
children.”
In the terrible scene, many of those who at
that time were weeping for him were later to
perish with their children. Jesus represented
himself, the innocent redeemer. God suffered
His wrath against transgression to fall on His
beloved son. Jesus was to be crucified for the
sins of men.
Arriving at the place of execution, the three
prisoners were subjected to the torture of
crucifixion. Did the two thieves resist the
process? Surely Jesus himself would have
made no resistance as he was stretched upon
the cross and the spikes were driven through
the tender flesh and the strong bone. While
the soldiers were doing their fearful work,
Jesus prayed for his enemies, “Father, forgive
them, for they know not what they do.” The
disciples had previously run away but John, in
obedience to Jesus, tended Mary the mother
of Jesus, and took her into his home.