What is amazing about Jesus?
In Africa, when the Okyeame (linguist) rises at a traditional festival durbar, to introduce the retinue of chiefs and key citizens to the entire gathering, he must get the names and appellations right to do an excellent presentation of the dignitaries.
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We are likely to do a poor presentation of who Jesus is to the people if we do not know Him through the Bible.
In our conversations with non-Christians on Jesus and in our preaching and teaching in Church and on radio and T.V, we do not sufficiently create the understanding in the people listening to us that Jesus is the Most High, Creator, Almighty, Supreme One (Tumiwura or Zewuze).
Indeed, Jesus is the Supreme and He is sufficient to meet every need and solve every Challenge every single person in Ghana has; or anywhere else worldwide!
Jesus lives His life of power, genuine love and integrity through His true disciples or followers in the society.
These disciples become God’s salt to prevent spiritual, moral, social and environmental decay in the society; and God’s light to reveal evil and guide the society in the pursuit of true godliness and good works so that we can live fully functional lives.
Jesus is surely revolutionary. If the church in Ghana is seriously pursuing making people true disciples of Jesus, people will be transformed into genuine Christian believers who will be salt and light in society.
There will be revival; there will be transformation in people’s beliefs and their lifestyle marked with integrity and selfless service. With such a society filled with Christlike disciples of Jesus, investigative journalist Anas and his team will be out of job.
We certainly cannot fully comprehend Jesus or probe the depths and heights of His love and power. But we can explore who really Jesus is.
“What is Amazing About Jesus” is also the title of a book I have written. This book is a collection of articles and sermons on what is amazing about Jesus and related subjects.
This book will be a companion for you in exploring the amazing Jesus. Let’s listen to book review comments on the book by some key national leaders:
• “With this book, What Is Amazing About Jesus, Jude Hama has been able to achieve what the questers of the Historical Jesus were not able to do . . . making Jesus the Christ of God real to people in everyday life and empowering them to be able to lead effective, productive and victorious Christian life.”
Rt. Rev. Prof. Emmanuel Martey, (Chairman of Christian Council of Ghana; & Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana.)
• “This is a book that takes the reader from the birth of Jesus, through His crucifixion and death to life in Christ and our daily walk with Him.
“It will teach you, it will inspire you, it will challenge you, it will encourage you and it will refresh you. This book blessed me and I pray it will bless all who read it as well.”
Mrs. Matilda Amissah-Arthur (Wife of the Vice-President, Republic of Ghana)
• “Jude Hama examines the age-old question of Jesus’ identity from a Ghanaian Christian perspective. Combining evangelical scholarship with a practitioner’s pastoral heart, Hama shares the riches of a lifetime of following Jesus.
“These insightful vignettes originally released as weekly columns in the Ghanaian media follow the Christian liturgical calendar and more. This book deserves wide readership among all Christ-followers in Africa and beyond!”
Rev. Dr. Casely B. Essamuah, Global Missions Pastor, Bay Area Community Church, Annapolis; Mission Secretary, North America Mission of Methodist Church, Ghana.
• “As I read the book, I was enthralled by the luminous personage of Jesus, the son of God. Three issues seemed to grasp my attention as I went through the pages. The first was the realisation that the most amazing thing about Jesus is the building, and mending of relationships, starting with humanity's fallen relationship with God, the Father.
“The second was the realisation that His gift of salvation shines light through us to all those who come into contact with us. We therefore are channels for the salvation of others. The third is the assurance that Jesus is the key to a fulfilled and worthwhile life.”
Prof. Jophus Anamuah-Mensah (Former Vice Chancellor, University of Education, Winneba)
• “Jude Hama in this book takes the basic truths of our Christian faith which seem to be losing emphasis in our pulpits today and gives it a practical and convincing illumination which can only come from one whose walk has been consistent and close with the amazing man Jesus Christ of Nazareth”
Mrs. Betty Dzokoto (Headmistress, Wesley Girls High School, Cape Coast)
• “It is said that when one looks at a diamond, it is impossible to decide what colour it is, at least for the rainbow we know it is seven colours.
“In his book, “What is Amazing About Jesus”, Apostle Jude Hama points us to the many ways of looking at Jesus for us to really appreciate and worship Him as the Lord of lords and the King of kings.”
Rev. Dr. Fred Deegbe (Senior Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church)
• “The book is a must read for everyone of faith, who desires to have a deeper and more intimate relationship with our Living God and live to please Him as exemplified in the life of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.”
Dr. Joyce R. Aryee (President Salt & Light Ministries, & former Executive Director Chamber of Mines)
You can’t read the book and miss this fact: “Love sent Him to the Cross. Love kept Him on the Cross till He made full payment for sin. His was ultimate love.”