By Connie W. Adams Paul cut short his visit to Ephesus. He “entered into the synagogue, and reasoned with the Jews” and some “desired him to tarry longer time with them.” But Paul was in a hurry this time. “He consented not” but promised to come back, God willing. Paul left Priscilla and Aquila in Ephesus …
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Beatitudes of the Devil
By Larry Ray Hafley Blessed are the grumblers, for theirs is the kingdom of crankdom. Blessed are they that mumble for they shall Blessed are the moaners and groaners, for they shall moan and groan with me forever. Blessed are they that sow strife for they shall never reap eternal life. Blessed are they which persecute …
The Opening of Lydia’s Heart
By Randy Reynolds The Bible account of the conversion of Lydia can be found in Acts 16:5-15. In this text, verse 12 informs us that Paul and Silas (Paul now on his second Missionary Journey) had now traveled to the city of Philippi, the foremost city of that part of Macedonia. As was true in other …
Ready to Give an Answer
By Delmer Hightower Peter issues a perceptive command when he says — “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason for the hope that is in you with meekness and fear” (1 Pet. 3:15). The verse encompasses several aspects of …