(NASB) Acts 5:1-6 “BUT A man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, 2 and kept back some of the price for himself, with his wife’s full knowledge, and bringing a portion of it, he laid it at the apostles’ feet. 3 But Peter said, ‘Ananias, why has Satan filled your […]
The prayer of the week is based on Acts 1:8 Lord God of the Bible…Your Son, Jesus, told His followers that they would receive power when the Holy Spirit would come upon them. Jesus also said that those who were filled with the Holy Spirit would be witnesses of Him in Jerusalem, Judea and […]
What does the Lord God bring to your mind that you will put into action today? (NASB) 1 Thessalonians 5:9-11 “For God has not destined us for wrath, but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, 10 who died for us, so that whether we are awake or asleep, we will live together with […]
Don’t you like being with genuine encouragers? Me too! Barnabas, how I would have liked being around him. The following is a paraphrase of Acts 4:36-37 Name: Joseph Tribe: Levi – the priestly tribe Birthplace: Cyprus Nickname: Barnabas Meaning of nickname: “Son of Encouragement” Faith in action: he sold a tract of land […]
The differences (and there are many) between socialism/communism and the Christian community are seen in God’s power in the lives of believers and in their motives driving their actions. “Listen” as you read the following Scripture: (NASB) Acts 4:32-35 “And the congregation of those who believed (in Jesus Christ) were of one heart […]
Peter prayed and the followers of Christ who were gathered together agreed with him as he prayed. They prayed in one accord and “in the name of Your holy servant Jesus.” What were the results? (NASB) Acts 4:31 “And when they had prayed, the place where they had gathered together was shaken, and they […]
The prayer of the week is based on Romans 11:33-36 Lord God of the Bible, You are our Encourager. The depths of the riches of Your wisdom and knowledge – are beyond our understanding! You are our God! Thank You! Your judgments – unsearchable! Your paths, we cannot trace them out! No […]
Peter and John were arrested, held overnight, appeared before the Sanhedrin (Jewish Council) and released. They were warned not to speak in the name of Jesus…and Peter replied they would obey God’s leading and not men’s decrees. Peter and John then reported to fellow believers what had occurred. Then they prayed… Do […]
Have you ever said, or heard someone say, that God is too good, too loving, too kind to permit His own to suffer cruelty? I have from many and even from followers of Christ. Since God the Father had suffering (the cruel suffering of death on a cross), in mind for His Son, […]
Peter prayed to the Lord God after his release from prison (he was imprisoned for preaching about the risen Lord Jesus Christ). This prayer began by acknowledging the Creator God who made heaven, the earth and the sea and all that they contain…this God of the Holy Bible is Creator. (Acts 4:23-24) Peter […]