Jan 22, 2015 | Acts
On Sunday, I was thinking that we were finished with verses 1-7, But as I have been trying to make this a thorough this study, I slowly re-read this paragraph one last time, asking the Lord whether or not there was anything that I was over-looking. Yesterday, as I...
Jan 22, 2015 | Acts
The Book of Acts is filled with some of the greatest of all God’s servants. And of course, at the top of the list are Peter and Paul. As we have already seen, Peter has preached some powerful and theological sermons, And we shall see that the preaching of Paul turned...
Jan 22, 2015 | Acts
It used to be that if a pastor asked one of his church members what the 6th commandment was, he would instantly get the correct answer. There once was a day when the children of our Baptist forefathers could quote and explain each of the ten commandments without...
Jan 22, 2015 | Acts
I try to show my wife a little kindness every once in a while, especially since she’s still recovering from her doctor-induced head wound. But, of course, when I do that, I make sure that I receive a benefit or two in the process. So Friday, about 12 hours before she...
Jan 22, 2015 | Acts
Not more than 20 miles from Calgary are some wonderful wilderness areas for hiking, fishing and enjoying. For example, about 30 minutes from the city is something that we called the “Ice Cave.” After an easy mile hike from the car, you come to the foot of...
Jan 22, 2015 | Acts
Please excuse me for retelling this little anecdote, but it has a point: In my first year of Bible school, I was required to be in a speech class. It was a tradition that this freshman class ended in a speech contest with the best speeches being given before a plenary...
Jan 22, 2015 | Acts
For the last couple of years, I have been reading to Judy after dinner, while I make her do the dishes. (It’s about the only way that I can get her to work.) And it’s the only time that I allow myself to read works of fiction, I’ve decided that if the book isn’t good...
Jan 22, 2015 | Acts
I gave serious thought to developing this scripture into a Sunday morning message. I think that someone with a little more skill than I could make it into a power evangelical sermon. The problem is that there is just so much contained in this theme that we’d have to...
Jan 22, 2015 | Acts
People who love the Word of God can have a tendency of becoming too detailed oriented in their teaching. For example, they might talk too much about the meaning of the opposing Greek and Hebrew words. Or they might fill their messages with far too much talk about...
Jan 22, 2015 | Acts
With modern technology, the exchange of information is almost instantaneous. As well as being a blessing, this can create minor problems as well. This morning, for example, just before the alarm went off, Judy and I awoke by the ringing of the phone. It was Fe...
