When Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied. Acts 19:6 (NIV) There was a day when the appearance of the Holy Spirit in the lives of people was more than evident. What do we find today? When a person starts believing in... Continue Reading →
Look, You Scoffers!
" 'Look, you scoffers, wonder and perish, for I am going to do something in your days that you would never believe, even if someone told you.' " Acts 13:41 (NIV) The thought of Jesus is difficult for many people to swallow. The powers that be would not let everyone accept Christ readily. Some... Continue Reading →
Opening Doors
They passed the first and second guards and came to the iron gate leading to the city. It opened for them by itself, and they went through it. When they had walked the length of one street, suddenly the angel left him. Acts 12:10 (NIV) It seems like a dream. It is too good... Continue Reading →
In The Name Of Jesus
"Aeneas," Peter said to him, "Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and take care of your mat." Immediately Aeneas got up. Acts 9:34 (NIV) He has been in bed for 8 years. He has no control of his situation. He cannot move. He is paralyzed. But Peter visits. He is a man focused... Continue Reading →
When People Pay Attention
When the crowds heard Philip and saw the miraculous signs he did, they all paid close attention to what he said. Acts 8: 6 (NIV) Word of Jesus is spreading. Philip is driven to a town in Samaria. The power and Presence of God is evident. People get healed. His message creates a stir. ... Continue Reading →
Miraculous Signs
He led them out of Egypt and did wonders and miraculous signs in Egypt, at the Red Sea and for forty years in the desert. Acts 7:36 (NIV) Seas part. Water flows out of rock. Food comes from nowhere. Birds, snakes, Fire in clouds, all sorts of amazing things happen when God shows up. ... Continue Reading →
Obey Men Or God
But Peter and John replied, "Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God's sight to obey you rather than God. Acts 4:19 They have been told not to speak in the name of Jesus. The Apostles state their dilemma. They hear and they would comply if they could. But they can´t, they have... Continue Reading →
Witnessing God
You killed the author of life, but God raised him from the dead. We are witnesses of this. Acts 3:15 (NIV) People come running to see what the miraculous healing is all about. Peter takes this opportunity to put everything into perspective. God has power to do any kind of wonder. Man does not. ... Continue Reading →
Giving What We Have
Then Peter said, "Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk." Acts 3:6 (NIV) Peter and John come across a man who cannot walk. He asks them for money. But they don´t have. They have something much more important. ... Continue Reading →
Have Life In Jesus
But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. John 20:31 (NIV) Jesus does many more miraculous signs we are told. Many of these are not written down for us to read. John tells us that... Continue Reading →
