Acts 8:30-31- So Philip ran to him, and heard him reading the prophet Isaiah, and said, “Do you understand what you are reading?” And he said, “How can I, unless someone guides me?” And he asked Philip to come up and sit with him. Amazing things happen in our lives when God is involved. ThingsContinue reading “What Will It Take?”
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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!”
Great Fear!
Acts 5:1- But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession. And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part and laid it at the apostles’ feet. NKJV The Book of Acts is loaded! So many things were happening to and through the apostles that it would takeContinue reading “Great Fear!”
Called to Glory! Revised!
2 Peter 1:3-His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us to his own glory and excellence” RSV As believers, we want to experience and need to experience the glory of God. We talk about it, sing about it, and preach aboutContinue reading “Called to Glory! Revised!”
No Other Name!
Acts 4:12- Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” NKJV In my last post, I interrupted my study to express my absolute joy at the majesty of God’s creation. However, in this post, I return to the study ofContinue reading “No Other Name!”
Using His Name!
Acts 3:6- Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.” NKJV When I began this study, I began with the fact that I believe this book is about the Acts of the Holy Spirit, more thanContinue reading “Using His Name!”
Growing Through Fellowship
Acts 2:42- And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. NKJV We’re still in chapter 2 of Acts, and a lot of things have happened. First, the Spirit of God comes in like a mighty rushing wind baptizing the disciples and they speak in new tongues. Then,Continue reading “Growing Through Fellowship”
It’s For Today!
Acts 2:4- “And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.” NKJV and-they-spoke-with-tongues_.mp3 My last post found me with too much to say and too little space to say it in. Needless to say, this is a love topic for me. Today,Continue reading “It’s For Today!”
But You Shall Receive Power! Revised!
Acts 1:8 – “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. KJV but-you-shall-receive-power_.mp3 In Luke 24:49, Jesus told His disciples: Behold, I send theContinue reading “But You Shall Receive Power! Revised!”
A Dad Worth Emulating!
Acts 10:1-2-There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of what was called the Italian Regiment, a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, who gave alms generously to the people, and prayed to God always. Cornelius has always been a fascinating individual to me, and if you have followed me for any length ofContinue reading “A Dad Worth Emulating!”
Wonderful Jesus! 