Acts [D 1 of 2] – the Church of Acts…

Personal Bible Study “And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:18). ~~~~~~~~~~ Definition of ‘Church’ Greek word: ekklesia Thayer Definition: a gathering of citizens called out from their homes into some public place, an … Continue reading Acts [D 1 of 2] – the Church of Acts… →

Obsessed with David (1 Samuel 13)…

I always stand amazed, time and time again, when I read God’s regard for David in the Scriptures. During his lifetime, God gave him an amazing, everlasting promise (see 2 Samuel 7:8-16). Even after he had died, God still made mention of him at every opportunity. He was always on God’s mind, and even … Continue reading Obsessed with David (1 Samuel 13)… →

Acts [C] – sermons in the Book of Acts…

Personal Bible Study “Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching” (2 Timothy 4:2). ~~~~~~~~~~ On Preaching The Greek words for the word, ‘preach’, include ‘kerusso’ and ‘euaggelizo’. Strong’s Number Thayer Definition Kerusso (G2784) Occurs 63 times Thayer Definition 1. to be a herald, … Continue reading Acts [C] – sermons in the Book of Acts… →

Acts [B 5 of 5] – random thoughts on healings II…

Personal Bible Study Some Random Thoughts ===================== 6 THE WOMAN WITH A SPIRIT OF INFIRMITY EIGHTEEN YEARS “10 Now He was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. 11 And behold, there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bent over and could in no … Continue reading Acts [B 5 of 5] – random thoughts on healings II… →

Acts [B 4 of 5] – random thoughts on healings I…

Personal Bible Study Some Random Thoughts ===================== 1 TRANSFORMED CITIES / TRANSFORMED LIVES I was thinking what it would mean for a city after Jesus had gone through it. Given the scale and extent of Jesus’ healing ministry wherever He went, it would probably mean that there would be no more sick people after Jesus … Continue reading Acts [B 4 of 5] – random thoughts on healings I… →

When the sun darkens…

I remember W. H. Auden’s poem, “Funeral Blues”, from schooldays. It goes like this: Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone, Prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone, Silence the pianos and with muffled drum Bring out the coffin, let the mourners come. Let aeroplanes circle moaning overhead Scribbling on the sky … Continue reading When the sun darkens… →

Acts [B 3 of 5] – healings in the Gospel…

Personal Bible Study Instances of Healing in the Gospels For completeness’ sake, let’s take a look at the healing ministry of Jesus in the Gospels. First, a listing of all the instances of healing by Jesus in the Gospels for reference: Jesus’ Healing Ministry – Mass Healing Mass healing in Galilee Matthew 4:23-24; Matthew 8:16; … Continue reading Acts [B 3 of 5] – healings in the Gospel… →

Acts [B 2 of 5] – healings in the Book of Acts…

Personal Bible Study 1 Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered the temple; 3 who, seeing Peter and John about to go … Continue reading Acts [B 2 of 5] – healings in the Book of Acts… →

Acts [B 1 of 5] – the lame man at Gate Beautiful…

Acts [A] – you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you…

Personal Bible Study “4 And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, “which,” He said, “you have heard from Me; 5 for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” 6 Therefore, when they had come together, they asked Him, saying, … Continue reading Acts [A] – you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you… →