Tag: jerusalem
-
The Testimony of Christ by Stephen
“But be on your guard; for they will hand you over to the [Sanhedrin; or Council] courts, and you will be flogged in the synagogues, and you will stand before governors and kings for My sake, as a testimony to them. Gospel of Mark 13:9 – Reply of Jesus to Peter, James, John and Andrew…
Written by
-
Stephen, Dynamic Preacher of God’s Word
We return now to Jerusalem in c.A.D.30, from where Luke left us with the Apostles’ appointing seven men to help minister to the needs of a growing Church. Today we begin with a look at this first named deacon, Stephen. The word [from the Apostles] found approval with the whole congregation; and they chose Stephen,…
Written by
-
That’s Not Fair! Possessions and Community
The Saga of Ananias and Saphira From a background of my own evangelical christian American thinking I had always squirmed with a certain sense of unfairness that Ananias and Saphira died instantly at Peter’s feet when the Apostle confronted them about a sale of THEIR OWN possessions. Wasn’t the profit from THEIR MONEY from a…
Written by
