Paul “planted” a church in Berea. The Jewish congregation was “noble-minded” and listened to Paul. They compared the Scriptures with what Paul proclaimed and many believed Jesus to be the prophesied Messiah. Not only the Jews; the Gentiles also responded to the Good News found in Jesus Christ. (Acts 17:11-12) Then trouble arrived — […]
Paul, Silas and Timothy left Thessalonica under duress. They traveled to Berea and were warmly received by the Jewish congregation. The Bereans “were more noble-minded than those at Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether” Paul was in line with Scripture when he proclaimed Jesus […]
Paul and Silas left Thessalonica by night because of jealous Jews stirring up mobs against them. (Acts 17:5-10) They traveled to Berea and according to Paul’s custom, they found a Jewish synagogue. Paul proclaimed Jesus as the Messiah according to Scripture. (The Scripture was the Old Testament.) What did Paul teach and proclaim? Messiah […]
When Paul was on the road to Damascus to persecute Christians, he was confronted by the Lord Jesus in a vision. “I am Jesus whom you are persecuting, but get up and enter the city, and it will be told you what you must do.” (NASB Acts 9:5-6) In Damascus, Ananias was told to go […]
The prayer of the week is based on Revelation 19:5 Praise to You, our God! All Your servants are to praise Your name. We are to fear You, the living God of the Bible. Fearing You is rightfully worshiping You in reverence! It does not matter if I have power, prestige or fame…I am to […]
Paul and followers of Christ in Thessalonica experienced jealousy and hatred. Today Christians experience the same things in many towns, villages and cities. Come and consider what happened in Thessalonica noticing the similarities of today. Paul, Silas and Timothy went to Thessalonica and reasoned, explained and proclaimed Jesus. Proving He was the Messiah according […]
Paul reasoned, explained and gave Scriptural evidence of Jesus being the Messiah as prophesied by God in the Pentateuch and the Torah (the Old Testament for Christians). We are not told what Scriptures Paul used but the following are possibilities. (NASB) Acts 17:3 “explaining and giving evidence that the Christ had to suffer and rise […]
Paul, Silas and Timothy traveled to other cities in Macedonia. They came to Thessalonica and found a synagogue of the Jews. Paul’s custom was to always look for a synagogue before he preached to the Gentiles. (Acts 17:1-2) Paul reasoned with the Jewish congregation for three Sabbaths – a Sabbath is the seventh day […]
This is not a devotional about the physical, mental and emotional benefits of walking. Although our outlook can be changed as we are walking. Paul and Silas and most of the people in the New Testament walked or sailed on ships. What amazing stamina to walk for days on end. Think about the value of […]
At midnight, a great earthquake shook Philippi. The foundations of the prison were shaken. The jailer went to the prisoners, Paul and Silas, and asked this question: “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” What was the answer? “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved…” And that is what the […]