Jesus calls the Twelve Apostles, commanding that they heal the sick, raise the dead, and cast out devils.  I can imagine the weight they must’ve felt, being first hand witnesses to the power that the Savior had to do great miracles.  From the text we read: These twelve Jesus asentContinue Reading

Romans 2:12-3:20 can be outlined as follows: Romans 2:12-3:20 The Law: How God judges mankind1. 2:12-16 How the Lord will judge the Gentiles2. 2:17-29 How the Jews will be judged3. 3:1-18 Paul answers questions relating to Jew/Gentile comparisons4. 3:19-20 The purpose of the law – Paul’s summary statement At issueContinue Reading

The entirety of Acts 23 leads up to verse 11. The actions that happen after Acts 23:11 are based on this verse. It is good to think of the things that happen to Paul in these chapters from the Lord’s perspective. This is one reason why I like the videoContinue Reading

Acts 4-5 give us an idea of how the enemies of Christ’s representatives operate. The following list is an excellent foil for the attributes of the apostles. Acts 4-5: Qualities of Non-Disciples Grieved at the truth (4:2). Examines good deeds (4:9) in an effort to find fault with the apostles’ message.Continue Reading

Matthew 26:31-35 tell of the interchange between Jesus and Peter where the Savior tells Peter that he will deny him three times before the cock crows in the morning. Peter’s response is quite telling. He says, “Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee” (Matthew 26:35).Continue Reading

Marvelous Power John 11 shows the compassion that Jesus had for Mary and Martha as well as all of us. Most students of the Bible are familiar with the phrase “Jesus wept”. Many seminary students do not know the context of this particular verse of scripture. This is a greatContinue Reading

John 7 How to make decisions easier John 7 shows an illustration of Jesus explaining how to make decisions. He states, “If any man will do his will, he shall know the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself” (John 7:17). He later tells theContinue Reading

The Hospital Window Author Unknown Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs.  His bed was next to the room’s only window. The other man had to spendContinue Reading