Stand Up Straight!

Acts 14:1- Now it happened in Iconium that they went together to the synagogue of the Jews, and so spoke that a great multitude both of the Jews and of the Greeks believed.  NKJV Paul and Barnabas have made their way to Iconium. They went to the synagogue, as was their custom, to preach and teach the gospelContinue reading “Stand Up Straight!”

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!”

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!”

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 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 Betrayal! Repost!

Matthew 10:4 -… Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed Him. NKJV Are you ready for today’s post? It’s nothing pretty! But then, betrayal isn’t a pretty picture! Is there anyone reading this blog today who knows what I am talking about? I believe there are quite a few of you! In January of this year, a newsContinue reading “A Time of Betrayal! Repost!”

When Eyes Are Opened!

2 Kings 6:17-And Elisha prayed, and said, “Lord, I pray, open his eyes that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw. And behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. NKJV Fear is a weapon the devil has been using for a long time againstContinue reading “When Eyes Are Opened!”

Parental Faith! Repost!

Mark 7: 29-30- “Then He said to her, “For this saying go your way; the demon has gone out of your daughter.” And when she had come to her house, she found the demon gone out, and her daughter lying on the bed.” If you are a studier of the Word, then this is a familiarContinue reading “Parental Faith! Repost!”