Reading Time: 6 minutes Proverbs 10:7 ESV “The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.” Philippians 1:3 ESV “I thank my God in all my remembrance of you,” How do you want to be remembered? What story do you want to tell? When we look back at certain individuals, who stands […]
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Reading Time: 4 minutes This passage provides for us a way to prepare for persecution, an example of the power of corporate prayer for the persecuted, expected possible outcomes (the execution of James and the deliverance of Peter), and the impact on the church. I pray that we find encouragement to ready us for persecution, as it is promised
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Reading Time: 4 minutes Introduction:In Acts 11:27-30 ESV, we encounter a poignant narrative that illuminates the response of the early church to prophetic revelation. This passage not only provides historical insight but also offers profound lessons for contemporary believers on obedience, compassion, and stewardship in the face of adversity. The Importance of Prophecy Throughout Scripture:Prophecy holds a central place
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Reading Time: 9 minutes Psalm 51:1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin! 3 For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. 4 Against you, you only, have I
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Reading Time: 5 minutes In Acts 11:19-26, we encounter another pivotal moment in the early Christian movement, marked by the spread of the gospel beyond Jerusalem to Antioch. This passage encapsulates various themes crucial for believers today: discipleship, identity, persecution, community, and evangelism. Let’s delve into each theme and explore its significance in the Christian journey. Historical Context: Before
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Reading Time: 3 minutes In this installment, we’ll explore 1 John 5:10-15, focusing on the assurance of eternal life through faith as highlighted by John. Scripture: 1 John 5:10-15 Verse 10: John emphasizes the importance of believing in the testimony of God concerning His Son. Those who believe in Jesus Christ have the testimony of God within themselves, affirming
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Today we looking into 1 John 5:8-9, where John expounds on the testimony of the Spirit, water, and blood, and the superiority of God’s testimony concerning His Son, and connect these truths to the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist. Scripture: 1 John 5:8-9 Verse 8: John presents three elements that agree: the Spirit,
Reading Time: 3 minutes We now dive into 1 John 5:8-9, where John expounds on the testimony of the Spirit, water, and blood, and the superiority of God’s testimony concerning His Son. Some of the most profound and often confusing language is found here, so I believe we need to take additional time to seek understanding. I have written
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Reading Time: 42 minutes Acts 11:15-18 (ESV): And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell on them just as on us at the beginning. And I remembered the word of the Lord, how he said, ‘John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’ If then God gave the same gift to them
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Let’s continue our exploration of 1 John 4, focusing on verses 15 through 21, where John delves deeper into the transformative power of love and its implications for believers. Scripture: 1 John 4:15-21 Verse 15: John reaffirms the significance of confessing Jesus as the Son of God, emphasizing that those who confess this truth abide
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