The mission moves forward despite the persecution of Paul and Barnabas. Acts 14: 19 Then some Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium and won the crowds to their side. They stoned Paul and dragged him out of town, thinking he was dead. 20 But as the believers gathered around him, he got up and went back into …
The living God versus lifeless idols is a stark contrast! When Eve sinned, she told God she had been deceived. Throughout human history, the enemy has worked to lead people away from God. The scene in Lystra is a startling reminder of this spiritual battle that has left people blind. After witnessing a miracle, the …
Resisting temptation is something everyone deals with, and we need the Lord’s help to overcome it. Satan tempted our Savior, Jesus, in the wilderness, so He has experienced temptation James 4:7Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.[1]The Greek word “submit” is hupotasso and means “a voluntary attitude of giving in, cooperating, …