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There’s Something About That Name …and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified. —Acts 19:17 One of the first things a new parent considers is choosing a name for their child. However, several parents in the Bible had no choice. The choice was made for them. God named Hagar’s son Ishmael (Gen. 16:11). God …
The King’s Business “…the king’s business required haste” — 1 Samuel 21:8 Every Christian is a servant of the King of kings. The King’s business is our business. We are on a mission with a message from the King. It is urgent… It is a matter of life and death… It should take priority in our …
The People’s Choice Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ? … They said, Barabbas. —Matthew 27:19, 21 Barabbas rather than Christ! A taker of life rather than the Giver of Life. A rebel rather than the Redeemer. This was the choice of the people. How often …
I will shew kindness unto Hanun the son of Nahash, as his father shewed kindness unto me. — 2 Samuel 10:2 When you show kindness, your kindness will be rewarded in some way. Many years ago an elderly couple entered the lobby of a small hotel and asked for a room. But the hotel was …
THE BETRAYAL Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him. — Matthew 10:4 Consider the WHO… the WHERE… the HOW… and the WHY of Christ’s betrayal. The WHO— Judas Iscariot will forever be known as the one who betrayed Christ. He was Christ’s friend (Mt. 26:50). When one who is close to the Lord betrays Him, that …
A Six Word Biography Have you ever tried to summarize a person’s life in six words. Once Ernest Hemingway wrote a six word biographical sketch this way: “For sale: Baby shoes, never used.” How sad. Here are some six word biographies of some Bible characters: David— “a man after mine own heart” (Acts 13:22). Mary— …