Acts 24:27 “and Felix, wanting to do the Jews a favor, left Paul bound.” This verse. Felix knew Paul was innocent. He let him receive privileges, and requested he was not treated badly. He met with Paul multiple times with his wife to hear the Gospel. But he let the opinion of men govern …
“I myself always strive to have a conscience without offense to toward God and men” Acts 24:16 Let’s not start this off with an unrealistic sentence. We are in fact human. Therefore our thoughts are subject to dwell on the filth of this world. Our own imaginations think violently, crude, sexually impure, wrong …
“Surely I have cleansed my heart in vain” Psalm 73:13 Now, now if you have been walking with the Lord for a period of time you have probably felt this way. David mentioned how envious he was of the boastful, and the people that seemed like they were succeeding in their sin. But his eyes …
“Be of good cheer” Acts 23:11 The words of Christ to Paul. Imagine getting that encouragement from Christ to have a good attitude, and then finding out that a large number of men are waiting to kill you. What?! Jesus just told Paul that he was going to Rome to testify of Him. But soon …
“But I was born a citizen” Acts 22:28 In the time period of Acts, being a Roman citizen was such a privilege because the Roman Empire was so powerful. Roman citizens had rights that others did not if they were not of Rome. Paul used the fact that he was born a Roman citizen to …
Psalm 70:5 “You are my help and my deliverer” “Ugggggghhhhhhhh!!” That sound that your soul makes when. When you realize that it’s YOU that has to change. When you make the SAME mistake. When you realize humility takes an action, not just a prayer. When you realize it was never you, and …
Psalm 69: 19-36 David is lamenting before The Lord. He is laying out all his enemies,and problems and committing them to Christ. We have that same privilege with Jesus. All of our burdens can be cast on Him. In all of David’s struggles his peace is so clearly shown. Yes, his first reactions were in …
Psalm 69 Raise your hand. Clap two times. Or Give a “whoop, whoop” if you have the testimony of immediately turning your rage into a prayer to God. …Still silence. David is lamenting or recalling an experience. His enemies stood against him, and he faced trial. But he resolved to be silent, and …
“And we knelt down on the shore and prayed” Acts 21:5 This verse is a great example of public prayer. Prayer is a great tool to be used by Christians. It can be a weapon, a comfort, and a gift all at once. The bigger picture of this verse is exactly where the …