When they heard about the resurrection of the dead, some of them sneered, but others said, "We want to hear you again on this subject." Acts 17:32 (NIV) When some people hear of the resurrection of the dead, they want to hear more. But when others hear, they sneer. Some do it quietly to... Continue Reading →
Time It Takes
He overthrew seven nations in Canaan and gave their land to his people as their inheritance. All this took about 450 years. Acts 13:19-20 (NIV) We are impatient. We want everything now. In our hurry we unconsciously try to apply our haste to God. We think that He should move without irritating us with... Continue Reading →
Really A Disciple
When he came to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he really was a disciple. Acts 9:26 (NIV) He comes to the Believers. But nobody seems to believe that this man could really be a disciple. They know of his past. It doesn´t... Continue Reading →
When The Lord Says “Go!”
The Lord told him, "Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying. Acts 9:11 (NIV) Jesus calls. He speaks to His servant. He tells him to get up and go. He sends him on a mission to a place where... Continue Reading →
Buying The Gifts Of God
Peter answered: "May your money perish with you, because you thought you could buy the gift of God with money! Acts 8: 20 (NIV) What does it cost to become an ordained minister in a reputable Christian church these days? Is it something available to any interested soul? Or have things gotten out of... Continue Reading →
Impossible Promises
He gave him no inheritance here, not even a foot of ground. But God promised him that he and his descendants after him would possess the land, even though at that time Abraham had no child. Acts 7:5 (NIV) God often promises us things that we could consider impossible. Abraham was promised land that... Continue Reading →
By Faith In Jesus
By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus' name and the faith that comes through him that has given this complete healing to him, as you can all see. Acts 3:16 (NIV) How can God be activated to move in us today? ... Continue Reading →
Blessed Hope
Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." John 20:29 (NIV) What is hope? How much of a part does it play in our spiritual life? How big of a part should it play in the life of a Christian?... Continue Reading →
Jesus Walks Through Walls
On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you!" John 20:19 (NIV) They have the door bolted up tight. Jesus´ followers gather behind the barrier of walls and... Continue Reading →
Sanctifying Truth
‘They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.’ John 17:16-17 (NIV) We see Our Savior walking upon the earth with His eyes on God. His heart never leaves its focus for one minute. Jesus remains true to His mission and His... Continue Reading →
