By David Faust We know Abraham for his faith, Joshua for his leadership, Esther for her courage, and Job for his patience. We know Jeremiah for his tears. I don’t think I would want to be nicknamed “the weeping prophet.” Is there any worse insult than being called a crybaby? But Jeremiah had good reason […]
By Dr. Mark Scott It is hard not to overstate the significance of the conversion of Saul of Tarsus. His conversion story is told three times in Acts (9:1-19a; 22:6-11; 26:12-18). God used Peter to open the door of faith to Jews, Samaritans, and Gentiles. But God would need a universal man who would be […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. When have you been fooled by something (or someone) that was counterfeit, fake, or artificial? Read Acts 8:9-24. 2. Who would you compare Simon to and why? Harry Potter (wizard) Harry Houdini (magician) Larry Page (Google’s CEO) Benny Hinn (preacher/healer) 3. What was the issue regarding these new Samaritan believers […]
By Laura McKillip Wood Paige* didn’t start life planning to be a missionary. In fact, her family did not attend church regularly when she was a child, but she did attend an occasional Vacation Bible School or church event. Distant relatives who were believers prayed for her when she was a child though. God answered […]
By David Faust To illustrate his culture’s moral decline, God’s prophet used a startling metaphor: “Truth has stumbled in the streets” (Isaiah 59:14). That’s a strange word picture because truth shouldn’t stumble. Truth brings to mind stability and respectability, not someone staggering in the street like a late-night carouser who’s had too much to drink. […]
