Blogging through the Bible. Currently in Acts. (Will return later to John)
Be Alert – 1 Peter 1:13
Therefore, prepare your minds for action, be self-controlled, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when...
From Jerusalem to Gaza in the Bible – Acts 8:26-40
Likely it was more peaceful times, although persecution was strong. A chariot was heading down the road from...
An Empty Conversion? – Acts 8:9-25
It's truly a disturbing story. Simon was a notable magician in the area, but when he saw Philip come through town and...
The Other Reason for Signs, Wonders and Miracles (Part 2) – Acts 8:4-8
Biblical signs, wonders and miracles are about freeing others. It is the sick healed, the demonic delivered and the...
The Blood of the Martyrs – Acts 8:1-3
"The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church" Turtullian (155-220AD). Steven preached. They hated what he...
The Arts – The Actual Conveyer of Truth – Col 3:16
It isn't the preachers and theologians who distribute truth. Yes, they are the foundation where understanding of...
They Didn’t Want to Hear This, and Many Today Do Not Either – Acts 7
Stephen was bold in his preaching. So they killed him for it. Acts 7 is all about the history of Israel. And when...
We Need Blinders – Heb 12:1-3
The lure of our eyes is like dancing monkeys at a circus. Everything and anything and nothing is trying to grab our...
He Redeems the Traumatized (Moses) – Acts 7:22
This is the first time I saw it. Of course I've read it countless times but I breezed right on past. Take a look:...
Jealousy –> Deadly Results – Acts 6:8-15
It's the same narrative on repeat. God does amazing things through his people. The religious leaders get jealous. They...