Peter and John told a large crowd in Jerusalem about Jesus.  He had died by crucifixion, was buried and then raised to life by God.    Priests, the captain of the temple guard, and the Sadducees were greatly disturbed!  Jesus – He had died, they were there and they knew He had died!  Yet […]

The prayer of the week is based on Ephesians 6:10-18    Lord God of the Holy Bible…You tell me to put on Your armor, to stand firm and know that my strength to do so comes from You and Your might.    Help me today to stand firm against the onslaught of the enemy, Satan.  […]

  Peter was speaking to the chosen people of God in Jerusalem.  They were the descendants of the Old Testament prophets.  They were the heirs of God’s covenant to Abraham.   Perhaps you also can say you are one of God’s chosen people through the heritage of Abraham.   Peter spoke to the Jewish population.  […]

  Peter was talking to men of Israel – they were descendants of the prophets (in the Old Testament of the Holy Bible).   These men were sons of the covenant which God had made with their forefathers.  God promised Abraham (the first Hebrew) “‘AND IN YOUR SEED ALL THE FAMILIES OF THE EARTH SHALL […]

  Peter was preaching a sermon in Jerusalem and the following was contained in it: (NASB) Acts 3:22-23 “Moses said, ‘THE LORD GOD WILL RAISE UP FOR YOU A PROPHET LIKE ME FROM YOUR BRETHREN; TO HIM YOU SHALL GIVE HEED to everything He says to you. 23 ‘And it will be that every soul that does […]

  Peter was preaching to a crowd and during that sermon he said: (NASB) Acts 3:17 “And now, brethren, I know that you acted in ignorance, just as your rulers did also.” Actions of ignorance   Are you acting in ignorance of God’s words today?                        (NASB) Acts 3:18 “But the things which God announced beforehand […]

The prayer of the week is based on Psalm 105:1-4   I come to give thanks to You, the living Lord God of the Holy Bible.  I call on Your name.    I come to make known to those within my sphere of influence what You have done.   Sing to Him, I come to […]

  Peter was preaching to a crowd in Jerusalem and he didn’t soften his words.  They were pointed.  They also held out the promise of Jesus and His resurrection.   Peter referred back to the fathers of those people in that crowd…Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.  Those three men had faith in God the Father.  That […]

  People are quick to give credit where credit is not due.  Peter and John had been on their way to prayer when a beggar asked them for alms.  Peter had no money to give but what he did have he gave.  He gave healing to that lame beggar in the name of Jesus.   […]

How can you, can I, can anyone be available to the God of the Bible to tell others of Jesus Christ, the crucified, risen Lord?   PRAY: the prayer of dependence on the living God, praising Him.   POWER:  the power of the Holy Spirit of God to do what God has planned for you […]