“And they stirred up the people” [Acts 6:12]
"And they stirred up the people". Stirring up what can only be described as the baser nature of a man - greed, hate, strife, antagonism. It seems that once aroused, ... Read more
"And they stirred up the people". Stirring up what can only be described as the baser nature of a man - greed, hate, strife, antagonism. It seems that once aroused, ... Read more
"He is a good man". This is the only thing we're told about him, yet what better epitaph could he ask! His name is Ahimaaz son of Zadok and few ... Read more
"Let him go home so that his brothers will not become disheartened too" .An unusual order the officers of the Children of Israel were told to give, but sensible when ... Read more
"he … found Elisha … ploughing" .God calls His servants from industry, not from idleness! If you are doing nothing with your life except waiting for God to call you, ... Read more
"Will you not revive us again, That your people may rejoice in you? " .Here are two cardinal truths. First, that revival comes from the Lord. It comes down: we ... Read more
"Sarah your wife shall bear you a son" .When Abraham suggested to God that Ishmael would be the son through whom God would fulfil His promises, the Lord repeated that ... Read more
"a highway for our God" .In the apparent desert wastes of this world, the Lord is preparing a highway for His return. Unseen by human eye, the Holy Spirit oversees ... Read more
"I am innocent" .This is what Pontius Pilate hoped would be the accepted verdict. By an overwhelming majority the world has pronounced him guilty. He had said earlier 'What shall ... Read more
"So you will be my people, and I will be your God" .The Old Testament prophets show us the difficulty God was having with His people. As we read in ... Read more
"enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul" .We should not forget the house of Judas. If Judas had not lived in Straight Street, Saul could not have ... Read more