by lighthouse | Apr 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
Acts 13:32-33a “We tell you the good news: What God promised our ancestors he has fulfilled for us, their children, by raising up Jesus. Our human minds find it very difficult to understand the power of God. We don’t have any word which adequately can describe the magnificence of God. There is no superlative which is superlative enough. When God makes a statement, you and I listen intently. His statements are reliable. His promises binding. His love absolute. It is impossible for God to do otherwise. What has He promised you and me? The answer is exactly why we study His Word. What is a Promise He has made you?
by lighthouse | Apr 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
Acts 13:38-39a “Therefore, my friends, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. Through him everyone who believes is set free from every sin…” As a general rule the world does not realize the absolute necessity of having a relationship with God one must believe Jesus died so that you and I could have our sins forgiven. Jesus lived, died and rose for one purpose: so you and I and all others could have our sins forgiven. Without that faith there is no forgiveness, and therefore, there is no living with God for all eternity. That belief is ignored by many, but never ignored by a Christian.
by lighthouse | Apr 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
Acts 13:36a “Now when David had served God’s purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep…” Each of us who lives to serve our God could place our name in place of David’s name in this passage. When our God intended purpose for our lives is accomplished, we will fall asleep, leave this earth and enter eternal happiness in Heaven. That is God’s promise to each of us. With that being believed as truth, two things happen: 1. we live to serve our God, desiring to accomplish the purpose He intends for our lives and 2. we should have no fear of death as leaving this earth is simply a gateway to the most glorious life we could possibly imagine.
by lighthouse | Apr 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
Acts 13:26 “‘Fellow children of Abraham and you God-fearing Gentiles. it is to us that this message of salvation has been sent.”‘ Paul was asked to speak to a group. He gave them a history lesson. Jesus suffered, died and rose. No one other than God could do that. And why? So you and I can appear spotless before our Father in Heaven. This is the simplest most wonderful story we will ever be told. Paul was privileged to tell it to others and now it’s your and my turn. Praise be to God.
by lighthouse | Apr 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Acts 11:26 “and when he found him, (Paul) he brought him to Antioch. So for a whole year Barnabas and Saul (Paul) met with the church and taught great numbers of people. The disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.” You and I call ourselves Christians. When did that name first apply? This verse answers that question. Paul and Barnabas seem to be responsible. And where did that name begin? In Antioch, a present city in southern Turkey. Christians still live there. (Interesting facts to close our week) Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Apr 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
Acts 11:18 “When they heard this, they had no further objections and praised God, saying, ‘So then, even the Gentiles God has granted repentance that leads to life.'” I don’t usually think about being a Gentile. I think of myself as a Christian. I’m willing to bet the same is true of you-except any of you who are of Jewish background. Most fortunately Jesus came for all-Jew and Gentile. Our futures look great. Never fear death or Jesus’ life, death and resurrection were in vain. Jesus lived so that you and I will live. There was no other reason. Live and enjoy living in your Savior’s arms.
