Reading Time: 5 minutes Matthew 14:3-12 ESV[3] For Herod had seized John and bound him and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, [4] because John had been saying to him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.” [5] And though he wanted to put him to death, he feared the […]
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Reading Time: 3 minutes Throughout his ministry, the apostle Paul faced numerous challenges and opposition, including multiple imprisonments for preaching the Gospel. Despite these trials, Paul remained steadfast in his faith, and God used him to spread the message of salvation and strengthen the early church. In these times of solitude Paul wrote many letters. The prison epistles are
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Reading Time: 3 minutes Click on link below to listen. 🎶 https://www.google.com/search?q=listen+to+matt+redman+songs+in+the+night&client=ms-android-tracfone-us-rvc3&sc The story of Paul and Silas in Acts 16, commonly referred to as “Songs in the Night,” is a powerful testament to the transformative power of faith and worship in the midst of adversity. Despite facing imprisonment and persecution, Paul and Silas demonstrated unwavering trust in God,
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Reading Time: 3 minutes The story of Jeremiah’s prophetic witness in captivity is one of courage, perseverance, and unwavering faith in the face of adversity. Despite the challenges he faced, Jeremiah remained steadfast in delivering God’s message to the people of Judah, calling them to repentance and warning them of the impending judgment. Background: Jeremiah was called by God
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Reading Time: 3 minutes The story of Samson is one of captivating strength, tragic weakness, and ultimate redemption. Despite his flaws and failures, Samson’s life illustrates God’s ability to use imperfect individuals to accomplish His purposes and bring about redemption. Background: Samson was chosen by God to deliver the Israelites from the oppression of the Philistines. Endowed with supernatural
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Reading Time: 4 minutes And Joseph’s master took him and yput him into the prison, the place where the king’s prisoners were confined, and he was there in prison. Gen 39:20 Joseph’s journey from the pit to the palace is a testament to God’s faithfulness and sovereignty in the face of adversity. Through Joseph’s story, we see the transformative
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Reading Time: 3 minutes Imprisonment is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, often serving as a backdrop for profound encounters with God and significant moments in the lives of his people. From the Old Testament to the New Testament, individuals faced imprisonment for various reasons, including persecution, injustice, and faithful proclamation of the Gospel. In this introductory article, we
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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: 6 minutes Acts 9:26-27 (ESV): “And when he had come to Jerusalem, he attempted to join the disciples. And they were all afraid of him, for they did not believe that he was a disciple. But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles and declared to them how on the road he had seen the
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Reading Time: 3 minutes Approximate study time 30 minutes Repentance Unveiled: A Comprehensive Biblical Exploration for Believers Let’s take a journey into the depths of repentance and explore Old and New Testament passages that underscore its profound significance. With a pen and journal in hand let’s study the scriptures and experience their life-changing power. Proverbs 1:23 (ESV) beckons us
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