Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
When you add knowledge of the ways of God to your life, then you understand how God expects you to live. Not only do you read the commands of Christ on how to live, but you can also study the life […]

Proverbs 31:13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
A virtuous individual is one who is diligent. When others look at you, do they understand you to be a diligent individual or do they think you are lazy. In Proverbs 6, we are instructed to look towards the ant to see diligence. […]

Proverbs 30:5 Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.
Why was it that you mother always told you to eat your fruits and vegetables? It was because the fruits and vegetables were good for you and would promote your health. So likewise, every word of […]

Proverbs 29:25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
Do you fear man or do you fear the Lord? What governs your decision making? Is it what others might think of you or is what God thinks of you? You know you fear the Lord […]

Proverbs 21:31 The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.
There is an age old question among Christians about how you are supposed to live your life for the Lord. Some people believe that that God is in control of everything so it does not matter what you do; […]

Proverbs 20:15 There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
Gold and rubies may be valuable but there is something that is of even more value; the lips of knowledge. With Gold you can purchase a great many positions, but with the knowledge of the ways of […]

Proverbs 16:3 Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.
Who are you working for? Are you working for the kingdom of God or are you working to obtain the things that this world has to offer you? It does not matter what you say, your actions speak louder than words. If […]

Proverbs 14:7 Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
The reputation of those whom you associate with do have an affect upon your reputation. If the world looks at you and sees you hanging around fools, why should they perceive you any differently? You thus […]

Proverbs 6:17 a lying tongue,
In this passage Solomon enumerates seven abominations unto the Lord. The second item in this list is a lying tongue. Jesus told us that HE is the truth. HE also taught us that it is the truth that will set us free.
When you tell a lie, your actions are not pleasing […]

Proverbs 3:21 My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion:
There are blessings for those who keep the ways of God first in their lives. In verse 22 we learn that it will be life to thy soul and grace to thy neck. In verse 23 we learn that you […]

Proverbs 2:5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.
God has promised you that you can find knowledge and that you can understand the fear of the Lord. This promise is not given to all; it is given to those who desire to find knowledge. You will not […]

Matthew 26:35 Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.
Peter made a statement that he was not able to perform. Jesus had told Peter that before the cock crowed three times, Peter would deny HIM. In a fashion typical for Peter, […]

Acts 15:7 And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentile by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe.
Paul and Barnabas had come to Jerusalem because there […]

Acts 13:15 And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on.
Paul and Barnabas went to Antioch and they went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day. The leaders of […]

Acts 12:14 And when she knew Peter’s voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate.
Peter had just escaped from prison and he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John. There were many believers gathered together at the house of Mary who […]

Acts 12:7 And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.
The apostle James had just been killed by Herod. Herod then had Peter arrested […]

Acts 11:4 But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and expounded it by order unto them, saying,
Peter had just gotten back to Jerusalem after baptizing Cornelius when he was approached by the Christian Jews and condemned for his actions. The Jews did not receive the same vision that Peter had received and they were […]

Acts 10:39 And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree:
How did Peter know about the power of Jesus? How did Peter know about the death and resurrection of Jesus? Peter knew because he was an […]

Acts 10:20 Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them.
How easy is it for you to allow doubt to cloud your judgment? Thomas had heard with his ears that others had seen Jesus alive, but he refused to believe until he personally saw his risen Lord […]

Acts 10:19 While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.
God orchestrated this meeting between Peter and Cornelius. God desired that Cornelius and his household be filled with the Holy Ghost and be baptized with water. God started by working on the heart of Cornelius to send for […]

Acts 10:15 And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.
Peter saw a vision. In this vision the heavens were opened up and a great sheet was let down and in the sheet was all sorts of unclean animals. A voice then spoke to Peter […]

Acts 9:35 And all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron saw him, and turned to the Lord.
There was a man named Aeneas who had been sick for eight years. Peter saw the man and he told him that Jesus had made him whole and that he should get up out of bed. As a result […]

Acts 8:20 But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.
Simon had been saved and baptized through the preaching of Philip. The apostles in Jerusalem heard that the Lord was working in Samaria so they sent Peter and John. Peter […]

Acts 5:19 - 20 But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said, Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life.
The religious leaders had arrested Peter and the other apostles for preaching the name of Christ. While the […]

Acts 5:5 And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things.
Ananias and his wife Sapphira sold a portion of land. They agreed that they were going to keep back a portion of the proceeds and give the rest to the apostles. […]

Acts 4:31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.
Peter and John had healed a lame man who had been lame from birth. They then used the attention that they received […]

Acts 4:21 So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for all men glorified God for that which was done.
Peter and John had healed a lame man and because of the boldness of their sharing the gospel with the people in […]

Acts 4:19-20 But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye. For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.
The religious leaders recognized that God had performed a mighty miracle through Peter […]

Acts 4:13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marveled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.
You do not need to be well educated in order to be used of God. Peter and John were not educated […]

Acts 4:7 And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, by what power, or by what name, have ye done this?
Peter and John had just spent a night in prison. The religious leaders then brought the apostles out and asked them by what power they healed the man who was lame from […]