Acts 14:19 And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead.
Paul and Barnabas were considered gods; they had just healed a man who had been crippled his entire life and the people thought that these […]
Acts 11:29 Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judaea:
The disciples in Antioch heard that there was going to be a famine throughout the entire world. Antioch was a part of the world and as such, that would mean that the famine would […]
Acts 10:14 But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.
Peter had just seen a heavenly vision where a sheet came out of heaven containing all sorts of unclean animals. Peter then heard a voice that told him to kill and eat. Peter understood that it […]
Acts 9:13 Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem.
God had just appeared to Ananias and told him to go and pray for Saul that he might receive his sight. Ananias did not want to have anything to do with […]
Acts 7:3 And said unto him, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and come into the land which I shall show thee.
Stephen is on trial for his life. Stephen sees this trial as an opportunity to share the truth of Jesus Christ with the religious leaders of his day. He starts […]
Acts 5:17 Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation,
The power of God was being demonstrated through the life of Peter. People were lining up the streets so that the shadow of Peter might cross over them and […]
Acts 4:37 Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles feet.
This passage introduces us to the apostle named Barnabas. Long before Barnabas was known as an apostle, we see one of the first tests that God had for HIM. Long before we see the power of God exhibited in […]
Proverbs 28:20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
You have heard about those individuals who are deep in debt because they spend a large portion of their budget on the local lottery or gambling. These individuals are always trying to get rich quick. […]
Proverbs 27:8 As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place.
The perfect will of God is the best place for you to remain. However, God is not going to force you to remain in HIS perfect will. HE has given you the ability to choose to do […]
Proverbs 25:24 It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.
Wealth is not the most important thing in this world. In fact, wealth could be your demise. In this proverb, Solomon shows us that it is better to be living on roof of […]
Proverbs 21:11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
Have you ever heard of rich man complaining he had too much money? Most rich men are always chasing the next dollar. This means that it does not matter how much they have, a little […]
Proverbs 20:7 The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.
What you do will affect the lives of others. If you act as a fool, your children may be cursed. If you live your life in accordance with the will of God, then God will bless your children and your grandchildren.
Why […]
Proverbs 19:25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
When the nation of Israel was wondering in the wilderness, Korah led a rebellion against Moses. God had the ground to open up and swallow Korah and those who were following him so that the […]
Proverbs 19:14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.
Isaac inherited all the riches of his father Abraham. Isaac did not have to work to obtain that which his father had already earned. Abraham had other children whom he gave a small inheritance to, but to Isaac, […]
Proverbs 18:24 A man that hath friends must show himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
David and Jonathan had a close friendship. Jonathan was in line to be the next king of Israel, yet he loved David so much, he was willing to give up his kingdom because he […]
Proverbs 16:7 When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Jacob was on his way back to the land of Canaan when his father-in-law Laban came after him with a band of men. Jacob was doing that which was pleasing to the Lord and as such, […]
Proverbs 15:19 The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.
The slothful man does not want to work and as such, will find himself trapped by the circumstances of his life. The righteous man is diligent in seeking the direction that the Lord […]
Proverbs 14:26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. The more time you spend adding knowledge of the ways of God, the better understanding you will have as to the direction God would have you […]
Proverbs 13:19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.
A wedding day is one of the most important days in the life of most young woman. She has been dreaming about this day for as long as she can remember. Her desires to be married […]
Proverbs 13:12 Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.
Have you ever seen a young couple in love? All they want to do is be with each other. They can hardly wait until the wedding day so that they can spend the rest of their life […]
Proverbs 12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
You are a fool if you do not listen to counsel. You are a fool if you think that you do not need the help of others. You are a fool if you are proud […]
Proverbs 12:1 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.
What happens when you try to build something without following the instructions? Usually, it is not going to turn out the way that you expected it. Why did your parents discipline you for disobeying them when you were growing up? Usually, it […]
Proverbs 11:24 There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.
Jesus commanded us, Give and it shall be given unto you, good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that […]
1 Peter 3:6 Even as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement.
Abraham obeyed God by leaving his home to sojourn in the Promise Land. However, when a famine was in the land, Abraham went down to Egypt. Abraham was […]
Proverbs 10:29 The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the worker of iniquity.
Abraham was told by God that he was to sacrifice his son upon an altar. Abraham had a long history of hearing the voice of God so HE understood what God had told him to […]
Proverbs 10:22 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
The Lord owns the cattle on a thousand hills. Rich people can be very miserable. They are so busy hoarding their money that they fail to enjoy life. However, when God blesses one of his children with money and […]
1 Corinthians 13:6 Rejoiceth not in iniquity,
Love is not glad when injustice occurs. If you have love in your heart, this means that there is no room to be cheerful or full of joy when injustice, unrighteousness, or moral wrongs are committed around you.
When Moses was returning to Egypt after receiving from God the instructions […]
Proverbs 7:3 Bind them upon thy fingers, write them upon the table of thine heart.
You have heard of people tying a string on their finger so that they would not forget something important. You have heard of people keeping a journal or a diary so that they would not be quick to forget what occurred […]
Proverbs 7:1 My son keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee.
How can you keep that which you have not obtained? You cannot keep a rare family heirloom if you have never received it. As such, you need to obtain the words of God. When you understand what God has to say to […]
Genesis 22:8 And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: and so they went both of them together.
Abraham had been given the ultimate test by God: did he love God enough to do that which was not best in his own interests? Abraham had to wait many years […]
