While in Thessalonica Paul preached in the synagogue for 3 sabbaths with some success. However, many Jews were upset and ran him out of town. Even following him to his…
In this chapter we see the variety of different people reached with the gospel as well as the different ways people are threatened by the gospel (including the enemy). If…
Paul and Barnabas disagree on taking Mark along a second time. While the focus often is on the disagreement, the reality is that God needs and uses all of us.…
The early church faces its first real crisis as Jewish Pahrisaic backgrounded new believers struggle with gentiles becoming 'children of God' without becoming Jewish first. Thankfully with good interaction and…
In this very familiar passage we often overlook one of the most astounding things that happened at the birth of Jesus. That the glory of God returned. Where had it…
John the Baptist is absent from our Nativity creches yet he is essential to the birth of Jesus. John had to come before Jesus. What can we learn about John's…
Moses' parents had a difficult choice: whether to risk having another child in case he was a boy. They trusted God and did have a boy. Their faith to hide…
This week marked one of Israel's feasts, the Feast of Purim. What is Purim? We find out in the book of Esther. What significance does it have for the follower…
In these few verses, a mother reminds her son (Lemuel), a Gentile king around the time of Solomon, to conduct himself wisely and speak up for the needs of the…
In this next psalm from our A Journey Through Lent series, David guides the reader through dealing with difficulties. He shows how God is fully trustworthy and is our best…
