The Apostle Paul had his share of hostility directed at him. Wherever he went preaching the Word of God and proclaiming Jesus Christ as Lord, there were inevitably some (or many!) who took offense at what he said. Paul was the poster boy for what Jesus declared about Himself and the Gospel in Luke 12:51:…
Posts Tagged: religious Jews
Psalm 7:14 – The Wicked Man Conceives Evil
Some days when we read God’s Word, He gives us a principle, then provides an example – all this in two very different texts, yet orchestrated for our benefit. King David often wrote of evil men, their folly, and their ultimate destination far from God. Through the wisdom God blessed David with, he gave us…
Acts 13:27 – Words of the Prophets Fulfilled
Those who do not know God, nor the prophetic nature of His Words, are often more than ignorant. They believe that they operate autonomously from the Lord, i.e. that they are independent and above any connection to Him. Little do they know that they are very wrong. God has certain purposes that must be accomplished…