Happy Resurrection Sunday!

John 20:1-Now the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. The tomb is empty! And because it is empty, we live! Have a wonderful day in Christ Jesus! Wonderful Jesus!

Salvation

Acts 15:1- And certain men came down from Judea and taught the brethren, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.” NKJV Recently, I read a poem by Langston Hughes titled “Salvation”. In the poem, Langston describes how his auntie wants him to be saved. Her church is having a big revival service. Every nightContinue reading “Salvation”

Stirring Up Trouble!

Acts 12:1- Now about that time Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the church. NKJV We’re familiar with the Sons of Thunder, James and John. After all, they were two of Jesus’ favorite disciples. When Peter was mending his nets, James and John were there, and Jesus told them to cast off intoContinue reading “Stirring Up Trouble!”

Target on Your Back!

Acts 6:12- And they stirred up the people, the elders, and the scribes; and they came upon him, seized him, and brought him to the council. NKJV Years ago, I read a testimony of a Russian who had become a Christian. When it was discovered that he believed in Jesus, he was arrested and sent to prison, in a coldContinue reading “Target on Your Back!”

Multiplication & Division!

Acts 6:1-Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a complaint against the Hebrews by the Hellenists, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution. In Acts, the early church began with members being added, but by chapter 6, the numbers were multiplying. Since we understand that multiplication is repeated addition, we canContinue reading “Multiplication & Division!”

A Time of Victory!

Luke 24:5-6a-Then, as they were afraid and bowed their faces to the earth, they said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but is risen! NKJV They crucified our Savior on the tree and laid Him in a tomb. Everyone thought it was over with. That was the end of theContinue reading “A Time of Victory!”

A Time to Shed Blood! Repost!

Luke 22:63- Now the men who held Jesus mocked Him and beat Him. NKJV I’ve been building up to this time in the life of the Savior. The crucifixion. All that we read in the gospels about Him is wonderful, until this point. The disciples enjoyed hanging out with Him, watching Him perform miracles while sharingContinue reading “A Time to Shed Blood! Repost!”

A Time of Prayer! Repost!

Luke 22: 39-40- Coming out, He went to the Mount of Olives, as He was accustomed, and His disciples also followed Him. When He came to the place, He said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.” NKJV There comes a time in all of our lives when a quick prayer just won’t do! AContinue reading “A Time of Prayer! Repost!”

A Time Of Remembrance! Repost!

Luke 22:19 – And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. KJV We call it the Last Supper, but for Jesus and His disciples, it was the Passover where they ate the sederContinue reading “A Time Of Remembrance! Repost!”

Remember Jesus!

2 Timothy 2:8-9-Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descendant of David, according to my gospel, for which I suffer hardship even to imprisonment as a criminal; but the word of God is not imprisoned. NASB In my previous post, I looked at Paul’s exhortation to Timothy to endure hardship as a good soldier. Those are words of encouragement we can all receive! AsContinue reading “Remember Jesus!”