Paul and Barnabas are nearing the end of their first missionary journey. As in all the previous cities on their journey, they meet up with some stiff opposition—resulting in the stoning of Paul in Lystra. Left for dead, Paul had a decision to make…
There are some preachers and teachers in Christendom today that would have you believe that Christianity is all about health and wealth. While this may sound good—and sell a lot of books—it is unbiblical. Over and over again, the Bible asserts that believers will go through difficult circumstances in life—this is God’s work in us to conform us to the image of His Son. As Paul and his companions continue on their first missionary journey, they experience both good and bad along the way. It is important for us to follow the example of Scripture in how we respond to both good and bad fruit in life.
Missionary Carl Sookraj presenting his ministry in Ocucaje, Peru regarding the starting and maintaining self sufficient orphanage which will be providing a home for every child.
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As we learned in the previous study, the church at Antioch of Syria follows God’s leadership by setting aside Barnabas and Saul as missionaries. In the process of beginning his missionary career, Saul transitions to being known as Paul. As the missionary band…
“Adversity strips away all of our half hearted commitments and beliefs, exposing what we honestly want to hold onto.”
What are you holding onto, that’s holding you back?
The situation facing the church in Jerusalem was seemingly hopeless. King Herod had just executed the Apostle James, and Peter was in prison awaiting execution as well. The church was praying for his release, but they really didn’t think it would do any good. How would they continue without Peter and James? Is there really power in the prayers that we pray? Can we really trust that God hears us and acts upon our prayers?
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. Ephesians 2:8
Up to this point, each time the Israelites cried out to God, He sent a deliverer; however, this time He first sent a prophet to proclaim the message from the Lord before sending a savior to deliver them from the hand of the Midianites. God reminds the Israelites…