Hardened for righteousness ∙ Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men.” – Acts 5:29 Acts 16:22-32 22 A mob quickly formed against Paul and Silas, and the city officials ordered them stripped and beaten with wooden rods. 23 They were severely beaten, and then they were thrown into prison. TheContinue reading “Hardened for righteousness ∙”
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A word from the Lord was rare ∙∙
A word from the Lord was rare ∙∙ A word from the LORD was rare in those days, and visions were infrequent. – 1 Samuel 3:1 1 Samuel 3:1-11 1 Now in those days messages from the LORD were very rare, and visions were quite uncommon. 4 Suddenly, the LORD called out, “Samuel!” “Yes?” SamuelContinue reading “A word from the Lord was rare ∙∙”
That dog won’t hunt ∙∙
That dog won’t hunt ∙∙ The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. – James 5:16 James 5:16-18 16 The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. 17 Elijah was as human as we are, and yet when he prayed earnestly that no rain would fall, noneContinue reading “That dog won’t hunt ∙∙”
Are we listening? ∙
Are we listening? ∙ Long ago, God spoke many times and in many ways to our ancestors through the prophets. And now, in these final days, he has spoken to us through his Son. – Hebrews 1:1-2 Hebrews 12:25 Be careful that you do not refuse to listen to the One who is speaking. ForContinue reading “Are we listening? ∙”
The messenger ∙
The messenger ∙ I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me. – Malachi 3:1 Malachi 3:1-5 1 “Look! I am sending my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me. Then the Lord you are seeking will suddenly come to his Temple. The messenger of the covenant, whom you lookContinue reading “The messenger ∙”
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