Being faithful during life’s trials can be a time of testing for anyone. During trials, we wonder if God has forgotten about us or why He doesn’t answer our prayers. As our roots of faith grow deeper, we begin to understand from God’s word that life’s difficulties, although not welcomed, can be great teachers. Zechariah, a …
Jesus wanted His disciples to persist despite rejection, so He gave them a heads-up about what was to come. John 16: 2 For you will be expelled from the synagogues, and the time is coming when those who kill you will think they are doing a holy service for God.[1] There was already a precedent for …
Jesus warns the disciples of the battles to come so they don’t abandon the faith. John 16:1 I have told you these things so that you won’t abandon your faith. [1] The Greek word translated “abandon” here is skandalizo. Its primary meaning is to be offended. Strong’s Lexicon defines it as to cause a person …
Jesus wanted His disciples to persevere in persecution. He also sent them with authority in the Kingdom of God. Luke 10: 9 Heal the sick, and tell them, ‘The Kingdom of God is near you now.’ 10 But if a town refuses to welcome you, go out into its streets and say, 11 ‘We wipe even the dust …
Acts 18: 21 As he left, however, he said, “I will come back later, God willing.” Then he set sail from Ephesus. 22 The next stop was at the port of Caesarea. From there he went up and visited the church at Jerusalem and then went back to Antioch. 23 After spending some time in Antioch, Paul went back through Galatia …