1 Samuel 16:14 “Now the Spirit of the LORD had departed from Saul, and an evil spirit tormented him. Judges 16:20 “Then she called, “Samson, the Philistines are upon you!” He awoke from his sleep and thought, “I’ll go out as before and shake myself free.” But he did not know that the LORD had left him.”…
Continue ReadingActs 28:23-31 – They arranged to meet Paul on a certain day, and came in even larger numbers to the place where he was staying. He witnessed to them from morning till evening, explaining about the kingdom of God, and from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets he tried to persuade them about Jesus. 24 Some were convinced by what…
Continue ReadingActs 28:1-16 – Once safely on shore, we found out that the island was called Malta. 2. The islanders showed us unusual kindness. They built a fire and welcomed us all because it was raining and cold. 3 Paul gathered a pile of brushwood and, as he put it on the fire, a viper, driven out by the heat, fastened itself on his hand. 4 When…
Continue Reading2 Chronicles 16:9a – For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. As the Lord looks over the earth looking for “those whose hearts are fully committed to him,” do His eyes suddenly stop and focus on me? With His gaze fixed on me does…
Continue ReadingActs 22:10 – “‘What shall I do, Lord?’ I asked. “‘Get up,’ the Lord said, ‘and go into Damascus. There you will be told all that you have been assigned to do.’ “…go into Damascus. There you will be told all that you have been assigned to do.” Something to notice is that Jesus did not say “please go”…
Continue ReadingActs 22:6-9 – “About noon as I came near Damascus, suddenly a bright light from heaven flashed around me. 7 I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me, ‘Saul! Saul! Why do you persecute me?’ 8 “‘Who are you, Lord?’ I asked. “‘I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you are persecuting,’ he replied. 9 My companions saw the light, but they did…
Continue Reading2 Samuel 16:10b – “…If he is cursing because the Lord said to him, ‘Curse King David,’ who can ask, ‘Why do you do this?’” 2 Samuel 15-16 Jerusalem is where King David’s palace was, the city was called the City of Peace. Yet, at that time, there was little peace there. Leading up to the above verse we read…
Continue ReadingActs 17:5-9 – But other Jews were jealous; so they rounded up some bad characters from the marketplace, formed a mob and started a riot in the city. They rushed to Jason’s house in search of Paul and Silas in order to bring them out to the crowd. 6 But when they did not find them, they dragged Jason and some other…
Continue Reading2 Samuel 22:31 – As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; He shields all who take refuge in him Psalm 18:30 – As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; He shields all who take refuge in him. Matthew 5:48 – Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Early church Father Irenaeus is quoted…
Continue ReadingActs 16:16-18 – Once when we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a female slave who had a spirit by which she predicted the future. She earned a great deal of money for her owners by fortune-telling. 17 She followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who…
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