War, politics, lies, betrayal, the murdering of innocents, our young men and women in uniform dying on a battle field via men of power; takeovers of nations, riots and lawlessness, sin abounding, the church asleep or complacent for the most part; the gospel diluted, and do we even notice? Through all that is going on … Continue reading For Our Nation
Ruined Vessels
Acts 27:9-11,21-25 NKJV 9Now when much time had been spent, and sailing was now dangerous because the Fast was already over, Paul advised them, 10saying, “Men, I perceive that this voyage will end with disaster and much loss, not only of the cargo and ship, but also our lives.” 11Nevertheless the centurion was more persuaded … Continue reading Ruined Vessels
So Blinded Eyes May See
The Apostle Paul was being held in prison for sharing the message of the gospel of Jesus Christ with the people. At this time he was standing before King Agrippa giving his defense against all the accusations of the Jews (select Jews, I presume). And so he shared his testimony of how he (Saul) was … Continue reading So Blinded Eyes May See
The Lord’s Will Be Done
Acts 21:10-14 NKJV 10After we had been there several days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea. 11Coming over to us, he took Paul’s belt, bound his own feet and hands, and said, “The Holy Spirit says: ‘In this way the Jews of Jerusalem will bind the owner of this belt and hand him … Continue reading The Lord’s Will Be Done
The Whole Counsel of God
Acts 20:25-31 NKJV “25And indeed, now I know that you all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, will see my face no more. 26Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men. 27For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole … Continue reading The Whole Counsel of God
That I May Finish My Race
Acts 20:16-24 NKJV Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus, so that he would not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hurrying to be at Jerusalem, if possible, on the Day of Pentecost. From Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called for the elders of the church. 18And when they had come … Continue reading That I May Finish My Race
Compelled by The Spirit
Acts 18:5-11 NKJV 5When Silas and Timothy had come from Macedonia, Paul was compelled by the Spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ. 6But when they opposed him and blasphemed, he shook his garments and said to them, “Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean. From now on … Continue reading Compelled by The Spirit
The Unknown God
The apostle Paul was now in Athens. As he looked around the city, his spirit was provoked within him when he saw that the city was given over to idols. So, in the synagogue and in the marketplace he reasoned with the Jews, with the Gentile worshipers, and with any who happened to be in … Continue reading The Unknown God
Be Like the Bereans
Acts 17:10-13 NKJV “Then the brethren immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea. When they arrived, they went into the synagogue of the Jews. 11These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things … Continue reading Be Like the Bereans
They Sang Hymns to God
The Apostle Paul was now traveling with Silas, and Timothy may have joined them, as well. Paul, in the name of Jesus, commanded a spirit of divination to depart from a slave girl who did fortune telling. This angered her masters who then seized Paul and Silas and brought them before the authorities. And the … Continue reading They Sang Hymns to God
Run With It 