Dr. Joyce R. Aryee Early Christian missionaries pioneered Bible work in the 19th century in various parts of the country. However, it was in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s that discussions on the possible establishment of a national Bible Society were held. Pioneering leaders like Rev. Prof. Baeta, Mr. A. L. Quansah and Mr. E. S. Aidoo led the drive for the establishment of a national Society. So, on 18th September 1965, Bible House, the head office of the Bible Society of Ghana was officially opened. Full operation as a national Bible Society started in 1966 and it became a full member of the United Bible Societies in 1968.

The Bible Society of Ghana is a non – denominational Christian organization registered under the Trustees Act, 1962 of the Republic of Ghana. It exists to make God’s Word available and affordable and encourage its use.

The Bible Society of Ghana is an affiliate member of the United Bible Societies, operating in 200 countries, whose common task is achieving the widest possible, effective and meaningful distribution of the Holy Scriptures

• In languages and media which meet the needs of people worldwide
• In translations that are faithful to the Scripture texts in their original language and which
communicate the Biblical message
• At prices people can afford and helping people interact with the Word of God.

Each year the Bible Society of Ghana celebrates its week, and this year’s theme for the Bible Week is “God’s Word Still Transforming Lives” and for the next few weeks we will be bringing you the full text under the theme. Please enjoy!


GOD’S WORD STILL TRANSFROMING LIVES

Transformation is often used in the Bible to refer to a change in moral character, or a way of life, for the better. Throughout the history of mankind, the Word of God has transformed the lives of both individuals and groups for the better. The Word of God has transformed the social, economic, political and religious lives of both individuals and groups.

Sometimes, the transformation comes in the form of physical change, such as from a poor condition of health to a better health condition. Most often it is from a poor moral, economic or political situation to a better one.


THE WORD OF GOD TRANSFORMED THE WORLD

The Word of God transformed the universe from “a formless and desolate” universe, to an orderly and beautiful universe full of all creatures big and small, and all the things now in the universe.

In the beginning when God created the universe, the earth was formless and desolate. The raging ocean that covered everything was engulfed in total darkness, and the Spirit of God was moving over the water.

Then commanded, “Let there be light” – and light appeared. God was pleased with what he saw… Then God commanded, “Let the earth produce all kinds of animal life: domestic and wild, large and small” – and it was done. So God made them all, and he was pleased with what he saw – Gen. 1:1-3, 24-25.

ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION – JACOB

As a result if his faith in the Lord, Jacob is blessed with wealth despite all the efforts made by Laban his brother-in-law, to keep Jacob from becoming rich.

So Jacob sent word to Rachel and Leah to meet him in the fields where his flocks were. He said to them, “I have noticed that your father is not as friendly towards me as he used to be; but my father’s God has been with me.

You both know that I have worked for your father and with all my strength. Yet he has cheated me and changed my wages ten times.

But God did not let him harm me. Whenever Laban said, “The speckled goats shall be your wage; all the flocks produced speckled young. When he said, ‘The striped goats shall be your wages, “all the flocks striped young. God has taken flocks away from your father and given them to me. “During the breeding season I had a dream, and I saw that the male goats that were mating were striped, spotted, and speckled. The angel of God spoke to me in the dream and said “Jacob!” Yes, I answered. ‘Look,’ he continued,’ all the male goats that are mating are striped, spotted, and speckled. I am making this happen because I have seen all that Laban is doing to you – Genesis 31:4-12.

TO BE CONTINUED...

STAY BLESSED!
4TH March, 2011

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