Acts 3:19/20 – Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord. Only good things happen when we turn from our sin: Turning brings forgiveness – “that every one may turn from his evil way, and that I may forgive… Continue reading Times Of Refreshing
Month: April 2021
God’s Provision
Acts 3:8 – And leaping up he stood and began to walk, and entered the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God. This is such a joyous verse (and it makes you want to sing the little chorus too). Peter and John were going to the temple for afternoon prayers and as they… Continue reading God’s Provision
True Devotion
Acts 2:42 – And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Devotion – Strong attachment or affection, marked by profound dedicated loyalty. This passage in Acts chapter 2, from verse 42 through to 47 is a tremendous insight into a true fellowship of believers.… Continue reading True Devotion
The Promised Gift
Acts 2:2 – And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. The disciples had waited for the promise of the Father as the Lord had instructed and were all together in one place when the day of Pentecost arrived. We… Continue reading The Promised Gift
Commissioned To Go
Matthew 28:19,20 – “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” This was it. The… Continue reading Commissioned To Go
Each His Own
John 21:20 – Peter turned and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them [and] he said to Jesus, “Lord, what about this man?” During the forty days following the resurrection, Jesus appeared to the disciples on a few different occasions. Having spoken to Mary on that first morning and then with the two going… Continue reading Each His Own
Hearts That Burn
Luke 24:32 – They said to each other, “Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the Scriptures?” Following the Resurrection, two of those who had followed Jesus were walking from Jerusalem to a village called Emmaus. Not surprisingly, they were talking about… Continue reading Hearts That Burn
He Is Risen
Sunday And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning and his clothing white as snow. And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men. Mary Magdalene and… Continue reading He Is Risen
The Tomb
There was a man named Joseph, from the Jewish town of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews. He was a member of the council, a good and righteous man, who had not consented to their decision and action. With courage he went to Pilate and asked for… Continue reading The Tomb
Complete Love
John 19:26 – When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!” And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home. What a journey for Mary, from miraculous birth to… Continue reading Complete Love
