Tag: Paul
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Day 102: April 12, 2023
Parenting the Strong-Willed Child Key Verse to Read and Treasure Samson went down to Timnah, and at Timnah he saw one of the daughters of the Philistines. Then he came up and told his father and mother, I saw one of the daughters of the Philistines at Timnah. Now get her for me as my…
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Day 70: March 11, 2023
Pruning Isn’t Punishment Key Verse to Read and Treasure Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. (John 15:2, ESV) For Insight The first scenario should cause us all to shiver and pray not to be…
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Day 7: Opportunities for a Brand-New Life
Key Verse to Read and Treasure Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus who appeared to you on the road by which you came has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” And immediately something like scales fell from his eyes, and he regained his sight. Then he…
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August 3, 2022
In Thunderous Applause Key Verse to Read and Treasure Then I heard what seemed to be the voice of a great multitude, like the roar of many waters and like the sound of mighty peals of thunder, crying out “Hallelujah!” …Then I saw an angel standing in the sun, and with a loud voice he…
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July 16/17, 2022
With Full Awareness Key Verse to Read and Treasure For I am not aware of anything against myself, but I am not thereby acquitted. It is the Lord who judges me. (I Corinthians 4:4, ESV) For Insight Some of our sins we are aware of and others we are not. Usually it’s the “big”, easily…
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June 9, 2022
Almost… Key Verse to Read and Treasure Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You almost persuade me to become a Christian.” (Acts 26:28, NKJV) For Insight The word “almost” means; “not quite, nearly.” When Paul was talking with King Agrippa about the risen Christ Agrippa spoke those words to him at the end. He told Paul,…
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May 24, 2022
Having Faith, Even When God’s Answers are Delayed (Day 2) Read Key Verse: Acts 24:27 When two years had lapsed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And desiring to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison. (v24. ESV) Studying Acts 24:22-27 This week we are looking at how we can remain…
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April 22, 2022
A Lesson in Humility Read Also: Matthew 14:1-21 Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a desolate place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. 14 When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick.…
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February 22, 2022
Regarding Handling of Anger If you are angry do not let it become sin. Get over your anger before the day is finished. (Ephesians 4:26, NCV) Paul’s instruction in Ephesians about dealing with anger is good to adopt. First, just because we are angry does not mean it needs to go to the next level…