12 Then the proconsul believed, when he saw what had been done, being astonished at the teaching of the Lord. (Acts 13:4–12, NKJV) Making the Most of Your Moments Two things have come together for the conversion of the proconsul Sergius Paullus – (1) the miracle and (2) the teaching of the Lord. This is
Not In Honduras Part 2 of 4 The past has a way of catching up to us. Sometimes it is an snide remark from someone who knew us before our new life in Christ. “Roderick, I remember when you used to be quite the _____________!” (You can fill in the blank.) At other times it
Missional Living Part 3 – Boldly Go! (Acts 13:4-12; Romans 1:16; 2:9; 2:10) Introduction Barnabas and Saul have been called and sent out of the church in Antioch for missionary work by the Holy Spirit (Acts 13:2, 4). In their company is the young man John Mark. He is young and unprepared for the challenges
Disclosures in Difficulty (Romans 5:1-5) In our difficulties there is disclosure. Why? Any attempt to conceal or cover up our true nature is overcome by the effect of truly troubled waters. Tribulation is a type of light that reveals character, uncovers convictions, and makes manifest the virtues and vices of our inner man. Is your
25 And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem when they had fulfilled their ministry, and they also took with them John whose surname was Mark. Barnabas and Saul have been away from the church in Antioch on a mission to Judea. These two men of God were sent out of the predominantly Gentile church in
