A trip into the unknown…

  Paul, Luke and others packed their bags and left Caesarea.  They were headed toward Jerusalem.  Some of the disciples from Caesarea joined them, even a man from Cyprus went with them.  (Acts 21:15-16) How do you prepare for an unknown future?  How do you pack your bag or suitcase? When you take a plane, […]

“The will of the Lord be done!”

  Agabus was a prophet from Judea who went to Caesarea specifically to see Paul. (Acts 21:10) Have you purposely traveled, or made time, to see another because of their spiritual need?  Sacrificial living to fulfill God’s will is nothing unusual for followers of Christ. Agabus approached Paul and asked for his belt.  Taking the […]

The Gospel Message leads to freedom

  No matter where God the Holy Spirit leads the followers of Christ, we are to be faithful and responsible in telling others of their opportunity to have faith in the Lord Jesus for themselves. Who are you inviting to your Bible study class and/or church?  Your faith, or lack of faith, is showing…is that […]

Philip the Evangelist

Evangelist – one who tells others the Good News of Jesus Christ. Philip was an Evangelist, consider his history: Jerusalem:  He lived in Jerusalem and was one of the seven men chosen to wait tables!  In fact, those seven men were consecrated to do that job in the early church. (Acts 6:5 Stephen, Philip, Prochorus, […]

One focus – one goal

  Paul, Luke and other men said good-by to the Ephesian elders at a seaport town and continued on their journey toward Jerusalem.  They sailed to several ports, seeking to travel on various ships to reach their destination.  They did not sail on cruise ships.  They sailed on cargo ships.  Their trip did not take […]

Prayer of the Week

The prayer of the week is based on Proverbs 3:5-6 You are the living God of the Holy Bible.  Your words are worthy of trust.  You cannot lie. I come trusting You with all my heart and mind and will. I come not trusting in “me,” but You alone. I acknowledge that You are God. […]

Saying Good-by

  It is heart wrenching as you watch loved ones get on a plane or ship, knowing it will be a long time before you will see them again. It is heart warming to know of their love for you and your love for them.  It is hope in the living God through faith in […]

Committed to God and the Word of His grace

    As followers of Christ, we are presented to God, the God of the Holy Bible.  Think about that!  We are privileged; we are presented to the living God.  He is our protection; He is the One Who gives us Tender Loving Care…no matter our circumstances. Why does He do this?  Because He is […]

Be on guard…remember

  Paul warned the Ephesian elders to “Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock…” (Acts 20:28 NASB) What did Paul say? (NASAB) Acts 20:29-31 “I know that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; 30 and from among your own selves men will arise, speaking […]

Leadership Positions

 Paul was meeting the Ephesian elders at a seaport city before he sailed to Jerusalem.  Included in what he said was the following: (NASB) Acts 20:28 “Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with […]