Turn the World!

Acts 17:6 – But when they did not find them, they dragged Jason and some brethren to the rulers of the city, crying out, “These who have turned the world upside down have come here too. NKJV Paul’s mission in life was to bring as many people as he could to the saving knowledge of Jesus. EverywhereContinue reading “Turn the World!”

Jesus’ Mom!

Matthew 1:18- Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. NKJV Mary has been given a lot of titles over the years: “The Blessed Virgin Mary”, “The Mother of God”, “Immaculate Conception”, and “Gate toContinue reading “Jesus’ Mom!”

Forbidden to Preach!

Acts 16: 6- Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia. NKJV We have come to the 16th chapter of Acts. The Holy Spirit has been busy since we began in chapter 1. The disciples have been filled and refilledContinue reading “Forbidden to Preach!”

Alive in Christ Jesus! Repost!

Colossians 2:13-14- And you, being dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He has made alive together with Him, having forgiven you all trespasses, having wiped out the handwriting of requirements that was against us, which was contrary to us. NKJV I’ve been reading the New Testament, and I just finished the book ofContinue reading “Alive in Christ Jesus! Repost!”

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”

When the Holy Spirit Leads!

Acts 13:2- As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” NKJV In chapter 13, the church in Antioch has a strong leadership team; Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who had been brought up with HerodContinue reading “When the Holy Spirit Leads!”

Behold, the Days are Coming! Repost!

Jeremiah 23:5-6-“Behold, the days are coming,” says the Lord, “that I will raise to David a Branch of righteousness; a King shall reign and prosper, and execute judgment and righteousness in the earth…Now, this is His name by which He will be called: THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS. NKJV I have found that I can read the Bible repeatedly and still miss important things thatContinue reading “Behold, the Days are Coming! Repost!”

The Royal Hope! Repost!

Isaiah 11:1-2-There shall come forth a Rod from the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots. The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord. NKJV Isaiah prophecies on different occasions of the coming Messiah. InContinue reading “The Royal Hope! Repost!”

Anointed by God!

Acts 10:38- how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him. NKJV I was a teenager when I was first anointed with oil. The pastor took a bottle of oil that represented the Holy Spirit, poured oilContinue reading “Anointed by God!”

Healings Continue!

Acts 9:32-Now it came to pass, as Peter went through all parts of the country, that he also came down to the saints who dwelt in Lydda. NKJV Paul had a dramatic conversion in Damascus. He began his ministry by preaching in Damascus, though many were hesitant to trust him. However, the Jews were not as skeptical aboutContinue reading “Healings Continue!”