“To sum up, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit; not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; for you were called for the very purpose that you might inherit a blessing. For, “The one who desires life, to love and see good days,Must … Continue reading Humble in Spirit
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Examining the Scriptures Daily
“The brethren immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea, and when they arrived, they went into the synagogue of the Jews. Now these were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so. Therefore many of … Continue reading Examining the Scriptures Daily
Guided by the Holy Spirit
Due to a disagreement between the two of them, Paul and Barnabas had now gone separate ways. Barnabas now ministered alongside with Mark, and Paul went with Silas, and later they added Timothy. And the churches were being strengthened in the faith, and were increasing in number daily. “They passed through the Phrygian and Galatian … Continue reading Guided by the Holy Spirit
Where Are We Headed?
Where are we headed now? Do you know?What’s in our future? Does it now show?Look through the window. Now can you seeLies of the enemy on a spree? Just check the internet, everywhere.Lies are invading us, none to spare.So many people are unaware,Living as though they have not a care. Time now is ticking at … Continue reading Where Are We Headed?
People Will Turn On You
Paul and Barnabas were on their missionary journey. They were being persecuted in one place, and so they fled to some other cities. In Lystra Paul was instrumental in the healing of a man who had no strength in his feet. The natives then began to raise Paul and Barnabas up as though they were … Continue reading People Will Turn On You
On a Missionary Journey
We read in Acts 13:2 that the Holy Spirit set apart Barnabas and Saul (Paul) for the work to which he had called them. And so Paul and Barnabas began their missionary journey together, going from one city to another, proclaiming the word of God to the people. But they faced much persecution on their … Continue reading On a Missionary Journey
Have No Fear!
I am now reading in Acts 9, some of which I will summarize, and some of which I will quote in the NASB1995. Saul, who later became the apostle Paul, was still on a rampage against the followers of Jesus Christ, and he was on his way to Damascus to persecute even more followers of … Continue reading Have No Fear!
Divine Appointments
I am reading in Acts 8. I will summarize some and quote some. This was after the stoning of Stephen. Saul, who later became Paul, was in hearty agreement with putting him to death. And Saul began ravaging the church, entering house after house. And dragging off people, he would put them in prison. Yet, … Continue reading Divine Appointments
Run With It 