Category: Faith and Christianity

One can observe much in this chapter...not the least of which is Paul's pursuit of the new believers.Act 8:3  As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison.It's interesting to note Philip's role in he balance of the chapter under the power of the Spirit.Note… Continue reading Acts 8 – The Work of the Spirit

Zec 4:6  Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.Matthew Henry introduces this with good words.Zechariah 4In this chapter we have another comfortable vision, which, as it was explained to the prophet, had… Continue reading Zechariah 4 – Great encouragement to the building of the Temple.

It is interesting reading this chapter....I've highlighted just a few verses in bold to bring back memories.Particularly the list of gates, which I summarize here.Note the gates we saw are described...Today’s gates of Jerusalem mostly date from the time when Suleiman the Magnificent rebuilt the walls about AD 1537.Neh 12:25  Mattaniah, and Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon,… Continue reading Nehemiah 12 – A great Joy in Jerusalem

When we have the opportunity to meet with someone important perhaps we need to heed this advice....Pro 23:1  When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee:Pro 23:2  And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite.Pro 23:3  Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat.Pro 23:4  Labour not to be… Continue reading Proverbs 23 – Good advice for the season