[:en]Stephen delivered a message to the Sanhedrin about how Israel resisted the truth and rejected the deliverers God sent to them. Upon hearing it, they were so furious. They dragged Stephen out of the city and stoned him to death. Stephen’s last prayer was: “Lord, Jesus, receive my spirit” and “Lord do not hold this… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Acts 7[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
[:en]Thoughts from Acts 6[:]
[:en]The 12 apostles chose 7 – Stephen, Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas and Nicolas from Antioch – and laid their hands on them, giving them the responsibility to look after the widows and in the daily distribution of food. So the word of God spread, and the number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly. Stephen,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Acts 6[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Acts 5[:]
[:en]Ananias and Sapphira sold a piece of property and lied to the Spirit, the church and to Peter. Their dishonesty cost their lives. The apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders among the people. More and more men and women believed in the Lord. Those who were sick and tormented by evil spirits were healed.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Acts 5[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Acts 4[:]
[:en]The Sadducees did not believe in the resurrection of Christ. So when Peter and John proved from the scripture that Jesus was alive and the beggar was healed through the power of the name of Jesus, they wanted to put a stop to their ministry. They seized Peter and John and put them in jail. … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Acts 4[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Acts 3[:]
[:en]Peter healed a crippled beggar at the temple through the power of Jesus’ name. He not only preached to a large crowd but he also reached out to individuals.[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Acts 2[:]
[:en]The Spirit came at the day of Pentecost. Peter addressed the crowd and many accepted his message of repentance. There were 3000 who were baptized and added to their number. The believers had fellowship with each other to the breaking of bread and to prayer and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by apostles.[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Acts 1[:]
[:en]After Jesus was taken up to heaven, the disciples wanted someone to replace Judas. They proposed 2 men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias. They prayed and cast lots and the lot fell to Matthias, so he was added to the eleven apostles.[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Esther 10[:]
[:en]Mordecai had been promoted second rank to King Xerxes. He was preeminent among the Jews and they held him in high esteem because he worked for the good of his people and spoke up for the welfare of all the Jews. Have you spoken up for the welfare of others? Do you care for the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Esther 10[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Esther 9[:]
[:en]The Jews were able to protect themselves and kill their enemies on the 13th day of the Adar. They set aside this day for special remembrance and celebration. The Feast of Purim was a day of gladness and feasting and to be remembered and observed by the Jews in every generation. Do you remember the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Esther 9[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Esther 8[:]
[:en]Since the king could not revoke his edict, he issued another edict giving the Jews the right to arm and protect themselves and gave them 9 months to get ready. The written order was issued and made known to the people of every nationality by the couriers. God cannot revoke his law to allow sin… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Esther 8[:]