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24/08/2026

Word of the Day
Study Topic: Medical Benefits of Fasting
Isaiah 58:6: “Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?” (KJV). Fasting is generally defined as the voluntary act of going without food and sometimes drink, for a set period. People fast from food for a number of reasons. It could be for religious devotion, medical tests, or health goals like weight management. Fasting, according to medical studies, provides several health benefits. It is for this reason that there is a recent surge in its popularity. There are many different ways of fasting. Generally, most fasts involve cycling between periods of eating and fasting, ranging from a few hours to a few days at a time. The Bible in 1 Timothy 4:8 tells us that: “For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come” (KJV). This makes us understand that there are some physical things that we need to do in order to gain some benefits. Fasting is a physical activity that has spiritual implications. Based on medical studies, the following are 6 health benefits of fasting.
1. Promotes blood sugar management by reducing insulin resistance: Several studies have found that intermittent fasting 3 days per week can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by increasing insulin sensitivity. Decreasing insulin resistance can increase your body’s sensitivity to insulin, allowing it to transport glucose from your bloodstream to the cells more efficiently. Coupled with the potential blood sugar-lowering effects of fasting, it could also help keep blood sugar steady, preventing spikes and crashes in blood sugar levels. Intermittent fasting, including time-restricted feeding, may reduce risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome, a group of five risk factors that increase the likelihood of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.
2. Promotes better health by fighting inflammation: Studies show that inflammation may be involved in the development of chronic conditions, such as heart disease, cancer, and rheumatoid arthritis. Some studies have found that fasting can help decrease levels of inflammation and promote better health. Studies found that intermittent fasting could significantly reduce levels of C-reactive protein, which is a marker of inflammation.
3. May enhance heart health by improving blood pressure: Some research has found that incorporating fasting into your routine may be especially beneficial for heart health. Studies revealed that alternate-day fasting could reduce levels of total cholesterol and several risk factors for heart disease in people with overweight compared to a control group.
4. Aids weight loss by limiting calorie intake: Many dieters experiment with fasting to try to lose weight. Theoretically, abstaining from all or certain foods and beverages should decrease your overall calorie intake, potentially leading to increased weight loss over time. Studies found that intermittent fasting was more effective in inducing weight loss compared to continuous calorie restriction. Fasting may lead to greater reductions in body fat and belly fat compared to continuous calorie restriction.
5. Promote brain health/cognitive function: Fasting significantly upregulates levels of Brain-Derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). Fasting supports brain health by elevating BDNF, promoting neuroplasticity, reducing neuroinflammation, and improving neuronal energy metabolism. Fasting’s links to BDNF, neuroplasticity, and reduced Alzheimer’s risk.
6. Promotes Gut health/Digestive Rest: During eating periods, the Migrating Motor Complex (MMC) - a cyclic electrical wave that sweeps through the digestive tract is suppressed. During fasting, the MMC is reactivated, effectively propelling food residue and bacteria from the small intestine into the large intestine. This helps prevent Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) and alleviates issues like constipation and bloating. Fasting benefits for the gut include providing digestive rest, activating the MMC "cleanup" mechanism, remodelling the microbiome toward a healthier profile, and strengthening the intestinal barrier
7. May aid in cancer prevention and increase the effectiveness of chemotherapy: A 2021 study published in the American Cancer Society Journal (Clifton, K. K., Ma, C. X., Fontana, L., & Peterson, L. L. (2021). Intermittent fasting in the prevention and treatment of cancer. CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, 71(6), 527–546. https://doi.org/10.3322/caac.21694) notes that intermittent fasting may benefit the treatment and prevention of cancer in some situations. It may decrease tumour growth and toxicity from chemotherapy in some people. But, they note that more high-quality clinical trials are needed and recommend that people undergoing cancer treatment only do intermittent fasting as part of a clinical trial. For some situations and types of cancer, it could potentially have a negative effect. Despite these promising findings, additional studies are needed to look at how fasting may influence cancer development and treatment.
May the Lord grant us understanding of His word in the name of Jesus.
©Apostle Abiodun Adebanjo, Coordinating Pastor, House of the Word Ministry, August 2025

24/08/2026

Decree of the Day
That which the Lord has said concerning you shall not fail. That which the Lord has purposed about tou shall come to pass. No force, no power or circumsatnce shall stand against the promise of the Lord over tour life in the name of Jesus (Isaiah 55:11)
©Apostle Abiodun Adebanjo, Coordinating Pastor, House of the Word Ministry, 24th August 2026

23/08/2026

House of the Word Ministry Gathering of Disciples of 23rd August 2026

23/08/2026

Word of the Day
Study Topic: Who is The True God?
Deuteronomy 6:4 declares a core tenet: “Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one” (KJV). The question of who God is is one of the most profound and debated questions in human history. There is no single, universally accepted answer, as beliefs about God vary greatly across cultures, religions, and individual philosophies. Many say that when you say God, you refer to the ultimate mystery. For some, that mystery is a loving Father; for others, an impersonal cosmic force; and for others, it is not a meaningful concept at all. In most religious traditions, God is seen as a supreme, ultimate reality. While specifics differ, common themes include:
1. Creator: God is the source of everything that exists, the universe, the earth, life, and humanity.
2. Sovereign/Ruler: God is the ultimate authority and has a plan or purpose for creation.
3. Has a Personal Relationship with Humanity: God is a being with whom one can have a relationship. He is often described with personal attributes like love, mercy, justice, and wisdom and
4. The Judge: God is the ultimate standard of right and wrong and will hold humanity accountable for their actions.
The English word “God” derives from the Proto-Germanic word “guthan” (compare German Gott, Dutch god). In the Hebrew Scriptures, the personal covenant name of God is YHWH (יהוה), written with the four consonants Yod-Heh-Wav-Heh, known as the Tetragrammaton This name is often rendered as “Yahweh” or, in older English traditions, as “Jehovah.” The original Hebrew texts were translated into Greek in the Septuagint, where YHWH was rendered as Kyrios (Lord). In the Latin Vulgate, the name was similarly translated, and over time, many lost sights of the distinct personal name behind the title “LORD.” Yahweh is represented in Hebrew by the four consonants (Yod-Heh-Wav-Heh), known as the Tetragrammaton. It is the personal name of the God of Israel, often translated as “I Am Who I Am,” “The Lord,” or “He Who Causes to Exist.”
In Islam, they say God is “Allah”. The most fundamental belief is in Tawhid, the absolute oneness and uniqueness of God. He is all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-merciful, but is not seen as a ‘father’ or as having partners or offspring. Muslims believe that the final and complete revelation of God was given to the Prophet Muhammad. In Hinduism, a religion of diverse families of traditions, some schools are polytheistic (worshipping many gods and goddesses like Vishnu, Shiva, and Devi). Hinduism says that all the different deities are manifestations of a single, ultimate, impersonal reality called Brahman. Brahman is the unchanging, infinite, immanent, and transcendent reality that is the “Divine Ground” of all matter, energy, time, space, and being. Buddhism does not focus on a creator god. The emphasis is on the individual's path to enlightenment, ‘Nirvana’, through ethical living, meditation, and wisdom. While later Buddhist traditions incorporate celestial beings (Bodhisattvas) that are venerated, they are not seen as all-powerful creator gods in the same sense as in the Abrahamic faiths.
In Judaism and Christianity, God is introduced in Genesis as the creator of the heavens and the earth. He is portrayed as a personal God who makes covenants with figures like Noah, Abraham, and Moses. In Exodus, he reveals his name as YHWH (often rendered as “Lord” in English) and is the one who liberates the Israelites from slavery. He is holy, just, and merciful. I need to say this very importantly that of all the 4,000 religions in the world. Judaism and Christianity are the “first monotheistic traditions”. Therefore, the God worshipped by the Jewish people and the Christians is the true God. This study is an excerpt from my forthcoming book: “Foundational Guide on Basic Christian Doctrines." It shall be on selar by October 2026.
©Apostle Abiodun Adebanjo Coordinating Pastor, House of the Word Ministry, August 2026

23/08/2026

Decree of the Day
The power of generational, ancentral, foundational, and family curses are broken over your life in the mighty name of Jesus. You are set free from the power of spells, limitation, and evil bloodline patterns. Jesus has set you free, so you are free from the power of curses in the name of Jesus. (Galatians 3:13)
©Apostle Abiodun Adebanjo, Coordinating Pastor, House of the Word Ministry, 23rd August 2026

22/08/2026

Four Signs You See In A Church or Ministry That Tells You It Is Time To Leave That Place
1. If the word of God is no longer the final authority. If the preaching has shifted from biblical truth to feel-good speeches or personal opinion, your soul is being destroyed. A true church will preach the word of God with reference even when the truth is uncomfortable to the people.
2. Whent there is a lack of accountability among the leadership. A healthy church has leaders who are humbled, approachable, and willing to be corrected by scripture. If the leadership is untouchables or more focused on their own platform, they are not representing Jesus.
3. If you feel a constant lack of peace in your spirit. the holy Spirit often warns our hearts before our minds can fully process something is wrong. If you find yourself feeling spiritually empty every time you leave, pay attention to that check in your spirit.
4. If the focus is on the show rather than the saviour. When a church prioritizes entertainment, lights, and production over prayer and the actual presence of God. In the absence of God, it becomes a social club. What you need is a genuine encounter with the living God and not entertainment.
Know This Fact
Leaving a church is not about being judgemental it is about being obedient to where God wants you to flourish
If you see these four signs in your present church or ministry, it is time to change your church to another church where the scripture is preached.
©Apostle Abiodun Adebanjo, Coordinating Pastor, House of the Word Ministry, 22nd August 2026

22/08/2026

Word of the Day
Study Topic: The Doctrine of Purification
1 John 1:7: “But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin” (KJV). Purification is closely related to sanctification but carries a specific sense of cleansing from defilement, sin, and impurity. It emphasizes the removal of contamination and the restoration of holiness. Purification is both an initial act (as in the cleansing of salvation) and an ongoing process (as in the daily cleansing of sins). We need to know that purification is often compared to the refining of precious metals. Malachi 3:3 tells us: “And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer unto the Lord an offering in righteousness” (KJV). This process of refining precious metal involves: i. The application of pressure and trials; ii. The removal of impurities; and iii. The production of refined holiness. Psalm 66:10 puts this process in perspective: “For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is tried” (KJV). While the believer is positionally cleansed in Christ, there is a need for daily cleansing from the defilement of sin encountered in daily life. The washing of the disciples’ feet in John 13:10 illustrates this: “Jesus saith to him, He that is washed needeth not save to wash his feet, but is clean every whit: and ye are clean, but not all” (KJV). Confession plays a role in purification as we see in 1 John 1:9: “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (KJV). At salvation, the believer is cleansed from the guilt of sin. The continuous walk in obedience to scripture leads to purification. The believer is cleansed from the defilement of sin through the blood of Christ. It is obedience to the word of God that purifies the believer. As we see in Ephesians 5:25-26: “25. Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; 26. That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word” (KJV) and John 15:3: “Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you” (KJV). God also uses trials and suffering to purify His people as we see in 1 Peter 1:6-7: “6. Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: 7. That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ” (KJV). These four doctrines are not isolated but form a harmonious and integrated work of God in salvation; this is referred to as “Order of Grace”: Election → Justification → Sanctification (Purification) → Glorification. Here is how they work: The Father elects His people before the foundation of the world (Ephesians 1:4); The Son justifies His people through His blood (Romans 3:24-25), and the Holy Spirit sanctifies and purifies His people (1 Peter 1:2; Romans 8:13). May the Lord grant us more understanding of His word. This study is an excerpt from my forthcoming book: “Foundational Guide on Basic Christian Doctrines." It shall be on selar by October 2026.
©Apostle Abiodun Adebanjo Coordinating Pastor, House of the Word Ministry, August 2026

22/08/2026

Decree of the Day
The powers on earth, in the heavens and undernewth the earth, can not prevail against you. The mighty one is your shield and saviour. The Lord of the host is your God. The greater than the greatest is your Lord. Therefore, you are empowered to overcome all adversities in the mighty name of Jesus. (1st John 4:4)
©Apostle Abiodun Adebanjo, Coordinating Pastor, House of the Word Ministry, 22nd August 2026

21/08/2026

Word of the Day
Study Topic: The Doctrine of Sanctification
1 Thessalonians 4:3: “For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication” (KJV)Sanctification is the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer, whereby the believer is progressively conformed to the image of Christ. It is the process of becoming holy, set apart for God, and growing in Christlikeness. While justification is a once-for-all legal declaration, sanctification is a lifelong process of transformation. The Bible in 1 Thessalonians 5:23 tells us: “And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ” (KJV). We need to know that sanctification involves the tension between the old nature and the new nature. Galatians 5:17 describes this conflict thus: “For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would” (KJV). Sanctification is accomplished through various means; this includes:
1. Through the Studying of the word of God: John 17:17: “Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth” (KJV).
2. Living by the Leading of the Holy Spirit: Romans 8:13: “For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live” (KJV).
3. Having Faith in Christ: Acts 15:9: “And put no difference between them and us, purifying their hearts by faith” (KJV).
4. By Being Righteous and Living Holy: Philippians 1:9-11: “9. And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; 10. That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ; 11. Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God” (KJV).
5. By Obedience to the Commandments of God: Romans 6:17-18: “17. But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. 18. Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness” (KJV).
6. By Being a Member of the Body of Christ: Hebrews 10:24-25: “24. And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 25. Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching” (KJV).
To defeat the old nature, the believer is called to:
i. Deal with the deeds of the flesh through obedience to the word of God as we see in Romans 8:13: “For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live” (KJV).
ii. Put on the new man by living for Christ, as we are commanded in Ephesians 4:24: “And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness” (KJV).
ii. We are to walk in the Spirit as we see in Galatians 5:16: “This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh” (KJV) and
iv. We are to grow in grace as we see in 2 Peter 3:18: “But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ” (KJV). May the Lord grant us more understanding of His word. This study is an excerpt from my forthcoming book: “Foundational Guide on Basic Christian Doctrines." It shall be on selar by October 2026.
©Apostle Abiodun Adebanjo Coordinating Pastor, House of the Word Ministry, August 2026

21/08/2026

Decree of the Day
The Lord shall defend you from all adversities and do you good. As you obey the Lord and do His counsel and His will, your enemies shall stumble and fall in the name of Jesus. The Lord shall destroy every of enemy of life as you do His counsel in the mighty name of Jesus. (Exodus 23:22)
©Apostle Abiodun Adebanjo, Coordinating Pastor, House of the Word Ministry, 21st August 2026

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