Summary Acts 4:1-22 The religious rulers in the temple were annoyed with Peter and John, for they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead. So they arrested them. And the next day these religious rulers spoke with the apostles, and they asked them by what power or by what … Continue reading They Gather Against the Lord
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God can Save Even the Worst of the Worst
Acts 8:1-3 ESV “And Saul approved of his execution. “And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. Devout men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him. But Saul was ravaging the church, and … Continue reading God can Save Even the Worst of the Worst
The Power of God for Salvation
Romans 1:1,7-17 ESV “Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God.. To all those in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints.. “First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all … Continue reading The Power of God for Salvation
Return from Your Evil Ways
Zechariah 1:1-6 ESV In the eighth month, in the second year of Darius, the word of the Lord came to the prophet Zechariah, the son of Berechiah, son of Iddo, saying, “The Lord was very angry with your fathers. Therefore say to them, Thus declares the Lord of hosts: Return to me, says the Lord … Continue reading Return from Your Evil Ways
A Sinful Nation
Isaiah 1:4-6 ESV “Ah, sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, offspring of evildoers, children who deal corruptly! They have forsaken the Lord, they have despised the Holy One of Israel, they are utterly estranged. “Why will you still be struck down? Why will you continue to rebel? The whole head is sick, and the … Continue reading A Sinful Nation
As Obedient Followers of Christ
1 Peter 1:13-19 ESV “Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you … Continue reading As Obedient Followers of Christ
A Friend is a Friend until
A friend is a friend until he isn’t, Until he cuts into your heart an incision, Until he murders you in mind, and in his soul, Until he leaves you brokenhearted, and not whole. A friend may be shallow and dismissive, Whose hidden desires come to the surface, For he can’t hold them back now … Continue reading A Friend is a Friend until
Have You Become Dull of Hearing?
Hebrews 5:8-9,11-14; Hebrews 6:1-3 ESV “Although he was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered. And being made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him.” “About this we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing. For though … Continue reading Have You Become Dull of Hearing?
Are God’s Promises Conditional?
I read this on social media today: “Our promises are conditional, but all of the promises of God through Jesus are Yes and Amen (2 Corinthians 1:20).” So, let’s read that passage of Scripture in context, so we get the context: 2 Corinthians 1:19-22 ESV “For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, whom we proclaimed … Continue reading Are God’s Promises Conditional?
Our Thorns in the Flesh
2 Corinthians 12:7-10 ESV “So to keep me from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me from becoming conceited. Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. But … Continue reading Our Thorns in the Flesh
Walking Wounded 