Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers and elders of our people, are we being questioned today because we’ve done a good deed for a crippled man? Do you want to know how he was healed? Let me clearly state to all of you and…
Read MoreThe lame man looked at them eagerly, expecting some money. But Peter said, “I don’t have any silver or gold for you. But I’ll give you what I have. In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, get up and walk!” —Acts 3:5-6 “He made a face at my apple,”…
Read MoreThe doors were locked; but suddenly, as before, Jesus was standing among them. “Peace be with you,” he said. Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and look at my hands. Put your hand into the wound in my side. Don’t be faithless any longer. Believe!” —…
Read MoreMost of the crowd spread their garments on the road ahead of him, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. — Matthew 21:8 The Lady Eagles basketball team should receive great fanfare and tremendous cheer as they leave the high school early Friday…
Read MoreNow there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the festival. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. “Sir,” they said, “we would like to see Jesus.” Philip went to tell Andrew; Andrew and Philip in turn told Jesus. — John…
Read MoreBut when Jesus said “this temple,” he meant his own body. — John 2:21 “I have a few questions for you,” Kevin asks when I see him on site yesterday. I do not respond with, “Oh, good!” Instead, it’s a hollow, “Oh, really?” Kevin is the electrician…
Read MoreI will praise you in the great assembly. I will fulfill my vows in the presence of those who worship you. — Psalm 22:25 The great assembly? Wow! What a thrill. What a joy. What the psalmist is saying here is clear. Our vows to our God in the…
Read MoreThe Spirit then compelled Jesus to go into the wilderness, where he was tempted by Satan for forty days. He was out among the wild animals, and angels took care of him. — Mark 1:12-13 It wasn’t Jesus’ idea, according to scripture. This may (or may not) have been…
Read MoreWhen the Lord was about to take Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were traveling from Gilgal. And Elijah said to Elisha, “Stay here, for the Lord has told me to go to Bethel.” But Elisha replied, “As surely as the Lord lives and you yourself…
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