Kingsglory International Ministries Maraban Rido Branch Kaduna

13/05/2026

ACTS BIBLE STUDY | Acts 1:15-26

The Message of Acts 1:15-26

This passage presents a unique and sometimes debated moment in the early Church: the selection of Matthias to replace Judas. While the method (casting lots) is not prescribed for us today, the principles behind their action provide a profound model for seeking God's will as a community under the lordship of the risen Jesus.

· Facing Reality with Scripture (v. 15-20): Peter stands to address about 120 believers. He does not ignore the painful betrayal of Judas but frames it through the lens of Scripture (quoting Psalm 69:25 and 109:8). He shows that even the tragedy of betrayal was foreseen and encompassed within God's sovereign plan. This allows the community to move forward not in confusion, but with theological understanding and clarity.
· Discerning the Necessary Qualifications (v. 21-22): The criteria for an apostle are specific and grounded in the historical reality of Jesus' ministry. The candidate must have been a companion of Jesus from His baptism by John until His ascension. This underscores that an apostle was first and foremost a personal witness to the entirety of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. The role was about testimony to facts, not just spiritual insight.
· Seeking the Lord's Choice in Prayer (v. 23-26): Two candidates meet the criteria: Joseph Barsabbas and Matthias. The church prays a specific, direct prayer: "You, Lord, who know the hearts of all, show which one of these two you have chosen." They acknowledge God's omniscience and His sovereign choice. They then cast lots, a recognized Old Testament method for discerning God's will (Proverbs 16:33), trusting the outcome to Him. The result is clear, and Matthias is enrolled with the eleven apostles.

🙏 Prayers to Encounter Jesus in Acts 1:15-26

1. Prayer for Wisdom to Interpret Circumstances Through Scripture

Lord Jesus, when I face confusion, loss, or difficult transitions, teach me to follow Peter's example. Lift my eyes from my limited perspective to the sure truth of Your Word. Help me to interpret the realities of my life through the lens of Your sovereign plan and promises. Let Scripture, not my emotions, frame my understanding.

2. Prayer for Discernment Rooted in Your Truth

Lord, You set clear criteria for Your apostles. Give me and Your Church today discernment that is rooted in Your truth, not just in personality or preference. In all decisions—great and small—help us to first seek the qualifications that align with Your character and the mission You have given. Guard us from choosing based on mere outward appearance.

3. Prayer for Submission to Your Sovereign Choice

Sovereign Lord, You know all hearts. I surrender my own plans and preferences to You. Like the early Church, I pray: "Show me which You have chosen." Guide my steps, my decisions, and the life of my community. I trust that You are leading, even when the method is unfamiliar to me. I submit to Your lordship in the outcome.

💡 For Your Reflection

When facing a decision, do I first seek to understand my circumstances through the truth of Scripture and pray, "Lord, show me Your choice," or do I rely primarily on my own reasoning?

A practical step: In a current decision, write down the biblical principles that apply before listing the pros and cons. Then, pray the prayer of Acts 1:24, surrendering the outcome to the Lord who knows all hearts.

12/05/2026

ACTS BIBLE STUDY| Acts 1:12-14

The Message of Acts 1:12-14

Following the awe of the Ascension, these verses show the first, faithful steps of the nascent Church. They are a beautiful portrait of obedience and dependency, capturing what it looks like to live in the "in-between" time—after Jesus' ascension and before Pentecost.

· Obedient Return (v. 12): The disciples' journey back to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives (a Sabbath day's walk) is an act of immediate obedience. Jesus had commanded them to wait in Jerusalem (v. 4), and they do so without delay. Their obedience is the practical groundwork upon which the Spirit will fall.
· Unified Prayer (v. 13-14a): The list of names in the upper room is significant. It includes not only the eleven apostles but also a broader group: "the women" (likely those who followed and supported Jesus, like Mary Magdalene), Mary the mother of Jesus, and His brothers. This fulfills Jesus' prayer for unity (John 17:21) and represents the new, spiritual family of God, bound not by blood but by shared devotion to Him. Their unity was not passive coexistence but active, shared purpose.
· Posture of Devotion (v. 14b): They were all "devoting themselves to prayer." The Greek verb (proskartereō) implies a steadfast, persistent, and continuous effort. This was not a one-time meeting but a sustained season of focused, expectant prayer. It was the means by which they "waited" for the Father's promise. Their prayer was rooted in the certainty of Jesus' word and the anticipation of His Spirit.

🙏 Prayers to Encounter Jesus in Acts 1:12-14

1. Prayer for a Heart of Immediate Obedience

Lord Jesus, Your disciples obeyed simply and walked back to the city of waiting. Forgive my hesitation and negotiation with Your clear commands. Give me a heart that responds to Your word with immediate, trusting obedience, even when I do not yet see the full purpose. I choose to return to my own "Jerusalem"—the place of Your calling—and wait for You there.

2. Prayer for the Grace of "One Accord"

Jesus, You have made us one body. I pray for the unity I see in that upper room—a unity that transcends background, role, and even family ties, centered solely on You. Break down every barrier of pride, offense, or self-interest in my heart. Unite Your Church in my community with a single-minded devotion to seeking Your face and fulfilling Your mission.

3. Prayer for a Life of Devoted Prayer

Ascended King, teach me to pray like Your early Church. Lift me from sporadic, crisis-driven prayers into a life of devoted, persistent, and expectant prayer. In my waiting seasons, let prayer be my work. In my active seasons, let prayer be my power. I join with that ancient company in the upper room, devoting myself to seeking Your presence, trusting the Promise is coming.

💡 For Your Reflection

What would it look like for me to "devote myself to prayer" with others this week? Is there one step I can take toward the unity and shared focus of the upper room?

A practical step: Identify one person with whom you can share a specific prayer request based on this study, and commit to pray for each other this week, echoing the "one accord" of the disciples.

This obedient, unified prayer meeting sets the stage for the coming of the Holy Spirit. The narrative then turns to a practical matter of leadership (Acts 1:15-26), which we can view as the Church acting in wisdom while still waiting in faith.

08/05/2026

ACTS BIBLE STUDY! Acts 1:9-11

The Message of Acts 1:9-11

This passage captures one of the most pivotal and glorious moments in Scripture: the Ascension of Jesus. It is not an exit, but an enthronement. The scene shifts the disciples' gaze upward, literally and theologically, to affirm who Jesus is and what our posture should be.

· The Enthroned King (v. 9): As Jesus blesses them (Luke 24:50-51), He is lifted up and a cloud hides Him from their sight. This is not a random weather event. The cloud is the Shekinah glory cloud, the visible sign of God's majestic presence (Exodus 40:34, Daniel 7:13). Jesus is being received into the very glory and presence of God the Father, fulfilling His prayer in John 17:5. The Ascension is His coronation as the reigning King of the universe (Ephesians 1:20-22).
· The Posture of Worshipful Expectation (v. 10-11a): The disciples are left gazing intently into heaven. Suddenly, two men (angels in the form of men, like at the tomb) stand beside them. Their question is profound: "Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven?" It is not a rebuke for gazing, but a redirection. The time for staring at an empty sky is over. The truth of His enthronement must now shape their mission on earth.
· The Certain Promise of His Return (v. 11b): The angels give the definitive interpretation of the event: "This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven." The same, personal, glorified Jesus—not a different spirit or idea—will return. He will return visibly and personally, just as He left. This guarantees that history is moving toward the certain culmination of His Kingdom.

🙏 Prayers to Encounter Jesus in Acts 1:9-11

1. Prayer of Adoration to the Enthroned King

Lord Jesus, I lift my eyes to You, my ascended and reigning King. You are not distant or absent; You are enthroned in glory, exercising all authority for Your Church and the world. I worship You as the Son of Man who has received an everlasting dominion. Every enemy is a footstool for Your feet. I place my fears, my struggles, and the chaos of this world under the sovereign rule of Your pierced feet.

2. Prayer for a Life Lived Between Ascension and Return

Glorious Jesus, the angels asked Your disciples why they were staring into heaven. Forgive me when I am so heavenly-minded that I am of no earthly use, or so earthly-minded that I forget Your return. Teach me to live in the tension of this age: with my heart anchored in the reality of Your reign and my hands engaged in the work of Your witness. Turn my faithful gaze upward into active service forward.

3. Prayer of Hope Anchored in His Promise

Coming King, my hope rests on the angel's promise: "This same Jesus will come back." Maranatha! Come, Lord Jesus! Let this certain hope purify my life, fuel my endurance, and fill my mouth with the good news. When I feel the world's brokenness, remind me that this is not the end. You are coming to make all things new. Let this truth shape my priorities and fill my days with expectant joy.

💡 For Your Reflection

How does the certainty that the ruling King Jesus is also the returning King Jesus change my perspective on a current challenge or responsibility I hold?

A practical step this week: In a moment of worry or decision, pause and declare aloud: "Jesus is Lord over this. And He is coming again." Let this reality recalibrate your heart.

07/05/2026

ACTS BIBLE STUDY! Acts 1: 4-8

Let's continue directly into the next verses, 4-8. where Jesus gives His foundational promise and defines the mission of His Church.

📖 The Message of Acts 1:4-8

In this passage, the risen Jesus transitions His disciples from being observers of His ministry to becoming His empowered witnesses. The dynamic shifts from what they have seen to what they will do through His Spirit.

· The Command to Wait for the Promise (v. 4-5): Jesus instructs them not to act immediately, but to wait in Jerusalem for "the promise of the Father." This "promise" is the Holy Spirit, whom He describes as a baptism—not of water, but of power and presence. This echoes John the Baptist's prophecy (Luke 3:16) and shows that all of God's work is initiated and empowered by Him, not by human effort.
· The Question About the Kingdom (v. 6): The disciples' question, "Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?" reveals they still think in terms of a political, national restoration. Jesus does not reject their hope for the kingdom but redirects their understanding of its nature and their role within it.
· The Redefined Mission & Promise of Power (v. 7-8): Jesus gives a two-fold reply:
1. The Timing is God's Domain: "It is not for you to know times or seasons..." This places them in a posture of trust and dependence, freeing them from date-setting and focusing them on obedience.
2. The Witness is Your Calling: "But you will receive power..." The true "restoration" Jesus has in mind is not political, but global and spiritual. They will be agents of it as witnesses. The power of the Holy Spirit is given for a specific purpose: to testify to Jesus. The geographic scope—Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, ends of the earth—becomes the narrative outline for the entire book of Acts.

🙏 Prayers to Encounter Jesus in Acts 1:4-8

Let these prayers guide your response to the living Christ in this text.

1. Prayer for a Heart That Waits on God's Promise

Lord Jesus, You told Your disciples to wait for the Father's promise. I confess my instinct is to act in my own strength and timing. Teach me the holy discipline of waiting on Your Spirit. Quiet my anxious striving. Fill my waiting with expectant faith, trusting that Your promise—the power of Your presence—is the essential starting point for everything I am called to do.

2. Prayer to Receive Power for a Purpose

Jesus, You did not promise a vague spiritual feeling, but power—Your very own power—to be Your witness. I ask for that baptism of Your Spirit today. Clothe me with power from on high. Let this power fuel my courage to speak of You, shape my love for those near and far, and guide my steps to the "Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and ends of the earth" in my own life. Make me a faithful witness, not in my strength, but in Yours.

3. Prayer for a Kingdom Vision Beyond My Own

Sovereign Lord, forgive me when, like the disciples, I narrow Your grand Kingdom to my own concerns, timelines, and cultural expectations. Lift my eyes. Give me Your heart for my neighbors, for the difficult "Samaria" places, and for the nations. Use Your command to be witnesses to shatter my small thinking and align my life's purpose with Your global mission of redemption.

💡 For Your Reflection

Where in my life do I need to stop acting in my own initiative and instead "wait in Jerusalem" for the empowering promise of the Holy Spirit?

A practical step this week could be to begin each day with a simple prayer of surrender: "Lord Jesus, I wait for Your Spirit's power. Make me Your witness in every conversation and circumstance today."

06/05/2026

ACTS BIBLE STUDY | Acts 1:1–3

The Message: Jesus Still at Work
Acts 1:1–3 serves as a powerful bridge between the Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts. Luke recorded what Jesus began to do and teach—but Acts reveals what He continues to do.
Here’s what this passage reveals about Jesus:
✨ The Continuing Lord
Jesus’ work did not end at the cross or even at the empty tomb. The same Jesus who walked in Galilee is still active today—now leading His Church from heaven. Acts is the story of His ongoing ministry through the Spirit.
✨ The Resurrected Certainty
Jesus presented Himself alive with “many convincing proofs.” The resurrection is not a myth or metaphor—it is a solid, historical reality. For 40 days, He appeared to His disciples, spoke with them, and even ate with them (Luke 24:39–43). Our faith rests on a risen Savior who truly conquered death.
✨ The Teaching King
Even after His resurrection, Jesus’ message remained the same: the Kingdom of God. His reign has broken into our world, and His Church now lives and operates in that reality.
✨ The Purposeful Savior
Those 40 days were intentional. Jesus was preparing His apostles—the witnesses who would launch the Church. Nothing He does is random; everything is filled with purpose and grace.
🙏 PRAYERS: Turning Insight into Encounter
1. Prayer of Adoration
Lord Jesus, I worship You as the risen and living King. You are not distant—you are active and present. Strengthen my heart to rest in the truth that You are alive and at work in my life today.
2. Prayer for Understanding
Jesus, my Teacher, open my eyes to understand Your Kingdom. Help me see my life through Your reign—my decisions, relationships, and purpose. Teach me to live as a true citizen of Your Kingdom.
3. Prayer of Readiness
Living Lord, prepare me as You prepared Your disciples. Make me a witness of Your resurrection power. Where I doubt, reveal Yourself. Where I am passive, awaken purpose in me. I am available—lead me.
💡 REFLECTION
If Jesus’ work on earth was only the beginning…
👉 What does He want to continue doing through your life today?
Take 5 minutes today to be still before Him. Acknowledge Him as the living Lord, and write down one way you can become more attentive to His voice and His Kingdom

24/04/2026

Join us for glory encounters this Sunday Avenue off layin Sarki Maraba rido Kaduna. Time:8am.
Remain blessed

21/04/2026

20/04/2026

Join us this Wednesday for healing and communication service. There is going to be release of God's anointing over us as we partake of the body and blood of Christ.

Join us 5pm avenue off layin Sarki Maraba rido Kaduna.

17/04/2026

"The Spirit and the bride say, 'Come.' And let the one who hears say, 'Come.' And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price." — Revelation 22:17

Thirsty for something more? Our doors are open and there’s a seat saved just for you. Come as you are this Sunday as we fellowship together at

Kingsglory Ministry Maraban Rido. Time is 8AM
Venue:📍 Kingsglory Avenue off layin Sarki Maraba rido Kaduna.
Remain blessed.

14/04/2026

Join us this Wednesday for a powerful time of the word, prayers and communion. we look forward to having you be part of what God is doing.
See you in service 5pm this Wednesday
📍 Kingsglory Avenue off layin Sarki Maraba Rido Kaduna.

13/04/2026

✨ Welcome to Kingsglory International Ministries – Maraban Rido -Kaduna Branch! ✨

We are excited to officially welcome you to the online home of Kingsglory International Ministries, Kingsglory Avenue, Off Layin Sarki, Maraban Rido, Kaduna.

This is more than a page — it’s a place of encounter, growth, and transformation in Christ.

Here, we are committed to: 🔥 Raising disciples who bear the likeness of Christ and manifest His glory
🙏 Building a community of faith, love, and prayer
Teaching God’s Word with clarity and power
🌍 Reaching lives and impacting our community

No matter where you are in your journey, you belong here. God has something special for you, and we are excited to walk this journey together.

Join us for our services:
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