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it is difficult to imagine the strain and pressure that constantly confronted Paul. The present passage shows how the Lord guides us and stands with us when pressure and strain weigh ever so heavily upon us. The narrative following Paul’s address is extremely dramatic and filled with suspense. At first…

What does it mean to be tempted? Can temptations be good or bad? I can be tempted to buy a new car, I can be tempted to order a steak, I can be tempted to eat chocolate ice cream… But I also can be tempted to steal, cheat, commit adultery… You see there can be what we consider to be minor temptations…

The Relationship of Jesus to the People of the World Jesus was facing the most terrible scene in all human history. The Son of God was about to be murdered at the hands of men. All that He had to face was weighing ever so heavily upon His mind, in particular the reaction of everyone to Him and their…

Paul’s Discourse 40 And when he had given him permission, Paul, standing on the steps, motioned with his hand to the people. And when there was a great hush, he addressed them in the Hebrew language, saying: The scene is an exciting drama; the Scripture and outline clearly describe what happened, making…

What is wisdom, and how do we get it? Does an education equal wisdom? Do degrees equal wisdom? Does knowledge equal wisdom? Does being older equal wisdom? No! One can have knowledge, one can be educated, one can hold numerous degrees, and one can have age, but those things do not automatically bring…

15 “If you love me, you will keep my commandments. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, if a person loves Jesus, he will keep the commandments of Jesus. Note two things. a. Obedience is not optional for believers. Jesus stated a simple fact that must…

27 When the seven days were almost completed, the Jews from Asia, seeing him in the temple, stirred up the whole crowd and laid hands on him, 28 crying out, “Men of Israel, help! This is the man who is teaching everyone everywhere against the people and the law and this place. Moreover, he even brought…

The book of James has been written to believers as a way to remind believer of ways we are to live righteously. Traditionally, this book is attributed to James, the oldest half-brother of Jesus. As we have studied in the book of Acts, we know James had become a prominent leader in the Jerusalem church,…