Jesus de pé Mas Estêvão, cheio do Espírito Santo, levantou os olhos para o céu e viu a glória de Deus, e Jesus de pé, à direita de Deus, e disse: “Vejo o céu aberto e o Filho do homem de pé, à direita de Deus”. (Atos 7:55-56) Esta descrição dramática conta os últimos momentos…
Der erste Märtyrer Sie aber schrien mit lauter Stimme, hielten sich die Ohren zu und stürmten einmütig auf ihn los; und als sie ihn zur Stadt hinausgestoßen hatten, steinigten sie ihn. Und die Zeugen legten ihre Kleider zu den Füßen eines jungen Mannes nieder, der Saulus hieß. (Apostelgeschichte 7,57-58) Für den Hohen Rat war es…
And they stoned Stephen as he was calling on God and saying, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” Then he knelt down and cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not charge them with this sin.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep. (Acts 7:59-60) Stephen was accused, arrested, and put on trial….
Should We Always Submit to the Government? Today’s question comes from Deborah: I’m reading Titus and have a question regarding Titus 3:1. I do utilize your commentary when studying but still would appreciate some clarification on this piece of scripture. President Biden has mandated vaccines effective Jan 4. This will put my husband out of…
Jesus steht bereit Als er aber, voll Heiligen Geistes, unverwandt zum Himmel schaute, sah er die Herrlichkeit Gottes, und Jesus zur Rechten Gottes stehen; und er sprach: Siehe, ich sehe die Himmel geöffnet und den Sohn des Menschen zur Rechten Gottes stehen! (Apostelgeschichte 7,55-56) Diese dramatische Beschreibung schildert die letzten Momente im Leben von Stephanus, dem…
Dear Pastor, Preacher, or Bible Teacher – I hope this email finds you well after a weekend of serving Jesus, His people, and a needy world. Here’s a thought about leadership from the life of David 2 Samuel 5:1-3: Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and spoke, saying, “Indeed we…
Then they cried out with a loud voice, stopped their ears, and ran at him with one accord; and they cast him out of the city and stoned him. And the witnesses laid down their clothes at the feet of a young man named Saul. (Acts 7:57-58) For the ruling council, it was just too…
Is God or Man Responsible? Autumn asked this question a few weeks back: First of all, let me say that I very much appreciate your commentary. I use it weekly. It’s the first place I go when what I’m reading in the Bible doesn’t make sense. So, THANK YOU for such an awesome resource! I…
But he, being full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God, and said, “Look! I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!” (Acts 7:55-56) This dramatic description tells the last few…
Rangendo Dentes E, ouvindo eles isto, enfureciam-se em seus corações, e rangiam os dentes contra ele. (Atos 7:54, ACF) Esta é uma cena notável de Atos. Estevão, um líder-servo entre os primeiros cristãos, foi julgado pelo mesmo concílio (sinédrio) que, poucos anos antes, havia enviado Jesus aos romanos para crucificação. Estevão deu uma explicação notavelmente eloqüente…
Zähneknirschen Als sie aber das hörten, schnitt es ihnen ins Herz, und sie knirschten mit den Zähnen über ihn. (Apostelgeschichte 7,54) Dies ist eine bemerkenswerte Szene aus der Apostelgeschichte. Stephanus, ein führender Diener der ersten Christen, stand vor demselben Hohen Rat vor Gericht, der nur wenige Jahre zuvor Jesus den Römern zur Kreuzigung übergeben hatte….
Who Were the “Giants” in the Promised Land? We received this question through our TWR360 audience: I’m working my way through the Bible and I’ve come to Numbers 13:32-33. Where did these giants come from? Were they not all wiped out in the great flood? Here’s the passage the questioner referenced, from Numbers 13:32-33- And…