Acts 6:9a But he was opposed by some men who were members of the synagogue of the Freedmen Whenever we read the account of Stephen, who is often deemed the first Martyr of the church, we are met with a scene very similar to that of Jesus. A ploy using witnesses to make a case... Continue Reading →
WHISPERS AT THE GATE
GOOD FRIDAY John 18:16 But Peter stood at the door outside. Then the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to her who kept the door, and brought Peter in. Access to the high priest's palace was predicated on who was known. It would have been interesting to see... Continue Reading →
GOD HAS MEN
DAY 125/366 Acts 18:10 For I am with you, and no one will lay a hand on you to hurt you, because I have many people in this city.” When God made the promise above with an assurance that 'many in the city belong to Him', Paul would have been right to say I am... Continue Reading →
MORE THAN FAMILIARITY
DAY 285 Luke 11:8 I tell you, even though he will not get up and give you the bread because of friendship, yet because of your shameless audacity he will surely get up and give you as much as you need. We read the story about a man whoknocked on his friend's s door at an... Continue Reading →
THE MINISTRY OF MEN 101
Luke 7:3-5 The centurion heard of Jesus and sent some elders of the Jews to him, asking him to come and heal his servant. When they came to Jesus, they pleaded earnestly with him, “This man deserves to have you do this, because he loves our nation and has built our synagogue.” Men are placed... Continue Reading →