A New Witness
Acts 8:5-25 … To this point the witness was exclusively to the Jews at Jerusalem. Change was brought about by the persecution. First, expansion of the witness, vv. 5-6, “Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria and More →
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Dying to Self
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Matthew 5:5 … “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” What does the word “meek” mean? It is a mildness of disposition, a gentleness of spirit. One definition of meekness is “a blend of More →
Preparation for Struggles
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On His way to the cross, Jesus spent some time in a garden. Matthew 26:36-46 records that garden event as the greatest struggle of our Lord in His humanity. Jesus’ experience reveals More →
Faith that Walks
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Matthew 15:21-28 tells of a woman with a demon-possessed daughter, who sought Jesus’ power. The circumstances are interesting. First, true faith is sometimes found where least expected—“A Canaanite woman More →
Responsibility, Huh?
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How important is personal responsibility? The Bible reveals much on the subject. First, Jesus believed it. He is merciful and gracious, but He never excused individuals from responsibility. The Sermon on the Mount is all about what Jesus expects in His disciples. More →
Understand Suffering
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God has purposes for the suffering that we experience. The apostle Peter encourages, “Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.” (1 Peter 4:12-13) More →
What’s Getting to Will?
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“It doesn’t really affect me.” That’s the way we usually excuse a questionable activity. God created humans of three parts: body, soul, and spirit. In a believer’s walk with the Lord, the soul is the primary target of Satan. Why? More →