"Greet Priscilla”. This is the lady who married Aquila and teamed up with him in the work of the Gospel. It is unusual for the wife to be mentioned first, ... Read more

"If a man love me, he will keep my words”. His words to us are not intermittent, not just now and then. The disciple must be in continual contact with ... Read more

"So they all praised the Lord”. Did you hear the story about the man who shouted 'Praise the Lord' in a church where everyone always sat quietly? A steward tapped ... Read more

"called in question for today's uproar”. The town clerk of Ephesus was most anxious that this assembly that got out of hand should disperse without further violence. The mob chanted ... Read more

"there shall be no more curse”. A great curse fell upon the human race when the serpent caused Adam to sin. Now the best of us are hindered from doing ... Read more

"sitting … dressed and in his right mind”. The touch of Jesus affects the whole of life. The demons had stripped this man of all respect, driven him mad and ... Read more

"the Lord, the God of Israel, who has sent you today to meet me”. David found the blessing it is to meet someone like Abigail. Incensed at Nabal's refusal to ... Read more

"What God promised our ancestors he has fulfilled for us”. Jesus said, 'One man sows and another reaps'. Today we may be reaping the 'sowing' of our forefathers. This applies ... Read more

"Serve the Lord with gladness”. What a problem 'miserable Christians' are: there must be some doubt whether they really are Christians if they are miserable. Some people like this have ... Read more

"a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand”. He rated appearance more important than durability. His house made a great impression while it was standing; but a fool ... Read more