Kazakhstan
In Kazakshstan, Professor Kehinde pioneered a world class medical school, cancer research center and reputable teaching hospital.
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Professor Kehinde, thank you for the brightness and enthusiasm that you brought whenever you entered a room. We will never forget your jokes and your pure love for Medicine and humankind. And you really taught us some good Kazakh Language.
MD Class 2017 students, Nazarbayev University
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Elijah shared our dream to create a world class medical research university here in Astana. He was passionate about all aspects of academic integrity, and took time out of his busy schedule to communicate this passion to students and colleagues.
While excelling in teaching, research and clinical skills, Elijah thoroughly enjoyed learning the language of his host country. He practiced Kazakh language with his students before every class. He could laugh at his own attempts to pronounce words correctly, and he learned from everyone he met. By showing genuine respect for Kazakh culture, Elijah earned the genuine respect of the university community and the broader community.
Shigeou Katsu
President, Nazarbyev University
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Elijah met with us regularly for a Bible study at our apartment in Astana. We were working systematically through the Epistles at the time, and took turns to prepare the questions for the study, and a short time before he went to be with his Saviour, I emailed him to ask if he would lead us in a study on 1 Timothy 4, Paul’s Valedictory:
"For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing."
Always meticulous in his preparation, he sent me detailed notes in advance, which I mercifully did not delete, and which I thought you might be encouraged to read below:
BIBLE STUDY ON II TIMOTHY 4: 1-22. Dec 10, 2016
Background:
*Chapter written by Paul to his adopted son Timothy who was the Pastor in change of the young church in Ephesus. Paul circumcised Timothy by the time Tim was probably about 25 years old Acts 16: 1-3!! Written about AD 67 when Paul was about 70 years old and Timothy about 34 years. Paul first met Tim in Lystra, by which time Tim was already a distinguished disciple. Tim joined Paul on his second missionary journey from Lystra! Lystra is not too far from Ephesus.
* Passage often referred to as Paul’s valedictory writing or his will
* Passage also referred to as passage for young Ministers in charge of a congregation.
*I love this passage of Scripture for many reasons. Thanks to David for asking me to lead its preparation!
Passage divided into 6 parts;
1. Preach the word Vs 1-5
2. Paul’s valedictory message Vs 6-8
3. The abandoned apostle Vs 9-16
4. The Lord is faithful Vs 17-18
5. Timothy: come before winter! Vs 19-21
6. Farewell and double blessings! Vs 22
STUDY POINTS
1. What does charge mean in Vs 1?
2. What does preach the word mean in Vs 2?
3. Is Paul being arrogant by stating what he stated in verse 7?
4. What is the importance of verse 8?
5. What is the importance of verse 9? See vs 13 and 21!
6. Why did Paul name the names of those who abandoned him or did him evil in verses 9-16?
7. Who was Mark? Verse 11. Read Acts 13:13 and Acts 15: 36-41. Most certainly John Mark – the deserter! What lessons can we and the church learn from Mark’s life?
8. Why did Paul need the cloak verse 13?
9. What were the books and parchments that Paul was referring to verse13?
10. Why did Paul use such strong words and devoted 2 verses to Alexander the coppersmith verses 14 and 15?
- Paul forgave John Mark Vs 11. Why did he not forgive Alexander? Read I Tim 1 verses 19-20. Note, Paul cursed Alexander twice! Why!
11. What did Paul mean by being delivered out of the mouth of the lion in verse 17b?
12. Who was Trophimus verse 20b? Read Acts 20: 4-5.
-Why did Paul not pray for him to be healed?
- What can we learn about healing from this verse 20b?
13. Why did Paul want Tim to come to Rome before winter vs 21?
- What happened to Timothy on getting to Rome? See Hebrews 13: 23.
14. Why did Paul bless Timothy twice in the same verse Verse 22?
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. EOK
— David McHutchon