Category Archives: ministry
unfinished business
Acts 20:17-21:16. One of the down sides to apostolic ministry is that you are always starting things that someone else will have to finish. Loving the church leaders as he did, it would have been tempting to respond to their … Continue reading
too big for his breeches
2 Chronicles 26. Uzziah was a great man and a good king, because “he was marvelously helped, till he was strong” (15). Then he got too big for his breeches. He usurped the right of the temple priests, and went … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Chronicles 26
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just enough of Jesus
Acts 18:23-19:22. Apollos had a problem. Luke says that he could speak and teach accurately the things concerning Jesus, but he needed Priscilla and Aquila to explain to him more accurately the way of God – that is – the … Continue reading
Posted in church, commitment, discernment, Holy Spirit, integrity, Jesus Christ, kingdom of God, ministry, truth
Tagged Acts 18, Acts 19
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flexibility
Acts 13-14. Both these chapters record the missionary work of Paul and his companions, but a shift in emphasis is clearly seen. Chapter 13 focuses mainly on Paul’s attempt to reach the Jewish population of the Gentile cities he visits. … Continue reading
Posted in eternal life, grace, Jesus Christ, ministry, scriptures
Tagged Acts 13, Acts 14
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right hearts
Acts 8. Saul’s heart had not yet been touched by the Holy spirit’s regeneration power, so his heart was not yet right. He was ravaging the church because of his evil ambition. Simon of Samaria’s heart was touched by the … Continue reading
Posted in commitment, faith, faithfulness, Holy Spirit, kingdom of God, ministry, scriptures, truth, witness
Tagged Acts 8
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one decision
2 Chronicles 10. It was one decision that Rehoboam made that led to division and rebellion and the dissolution of Israel. He decided to listen to the wrong counselors. They encouraged him to make the heavy yoke even heavier. The … Continue reading
Posted in conflict, discernment, divisions, leadership, ministry, peace, self-control, wisdom
Tagged 2 Chronicles 10
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outsourcing
2 Chronicles 2. Solomon continued the policy of his father by enlisting the help of Hiram, king of Tyre. David had purchased raw material for the temple, and Solomon procured more of the same, and also skilled craftsmen. It is … Continue reading
sharing his touch
Luke 18:31-19:27. On his way to be Jerusalem where his will be beaten and killed — Jesus stops to heal a blind man, and to bring reconciliation to Zacchaeus. He is still involved in his mission to seek and to … Continue reading
Posted in kingdom of God, love, ministry, second coming, witness
Tagged Luke 18, Luke 19
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rejoice with me!
Luke 15. Once again, Jesus is being called to task because of the people he chooses to hang around. One can hear the low growl in the voices of those Pharisees and scribes as they spit out “This man receives … Continue reading
the lawyer and Martha
Luke 10:25-42. The balance needed to be a follower of Jesus is seen in the two people that he encounters in this text. First, there is the lawyer who knows all the right answers, yet in his heart he refuses … Continue reading
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