Then the Lord said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. It is hard for you to kick against the goads.” (Acts 9:5) Saul of Tarsus was a rising young rabbi in the Jewish community of the first century. His world radically changed one day as he traveled to Damascus. Not far from the city,…
Dear Pastor, Preacher, or Bible Teacher – A short encouragement for a new week: Then Midianite traders passed by;so the brothers pulled Joseph up and lifted him out of the pit,and sold him to the Ishmaelites for twenty shekels of silver.And they took Joseph to Egypt. Genesis 37:28 Joseph had dreams – literal dreams! He dreamed…
Zwei wichtige Fragen Er aber sagte: Wer bist du, Herr? Der Herr aber sprach: Ich bin Jesus, den du verfolgst. Es wird dir schwer werden, gegen den Stachel auszuschlagen! Da sprach er mit Zittern und Schrecken: Herr, was willst du, dass ich tun soll? Und der Herr antwortete ihm: Steh auf und geh in die…
Duas Perguntas Importantes E ele disse: Quem és, Senhor? E disse o Senhor: Eu sou Jesus, a quem tu persegues. Duro é para ti recalcitrar contra os aguilhões. E ele, tremendo e atônito, disse: Senhor, que queres que eu faça? E disse-lhe o Senhor: Levanta-te, e entra na cidade, e lá te será dito o…
How Can I Love God More? How Can I Love God More? From Susan: I need help with understanding what it means to love God. From your commentary on Mark 12 I gather it is not a warm fuzzy feeling but a decision however I still do not fully understand. Could you explain this further…
A experiência da estrada de Damasco Em sua viagem, quando se aproximava de Damasco, de repente brilhou ao seu redor uma luz vinda do céu. Ele caiu por terra e ouviu uma voz que lhe dizia: “Saulo, Saulo, por que você me persegue?” (Atos 9:3-4) Algo espetacular aconteceu no caminho para Damasco. Quando Saulo, o…
Ein Erlebnis auf dem Weg nach Damaskus Als er aber hinzog, begab es sich, dass er sich Damaskus näherte; und plötzlich umstrahlte ihn ein Licht vom Himmel. Und er fiel auf die Erde und hörte eine Stimme, die zu ihm sprach: Saul! Saul! Warum verfolgst du mich?” (Apostelgeschichte 9,3-4) Auf dem Weg nach Damaskus geschah…
And he said, “Who are You, Lord?” Then the Lord said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. It is hard for you to kick against the goads.” So he, trembling and astonished, said, “Lord, what do You want me to do?” Then the Lord said to him, “Arise and go into the city, and…
What Does It Mean to Crucify the Flesh? From Carol – Pastor David, can you explain what the phrase “Crucifying the flesh” means? It’s from a prayer by Spurgeon: “Gracious Father, daily remind me that crucifying the flesh is a slow and painful process only brought about by Your Spirit’s power.” Thank you. Galatians 5:24-26…
As he journeyed he came near Damascus, and suddenly a light shone around him from heaven. Then he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?” (Acts 9:3-4) Something spectacular happened on the way to Damascus. As Saul the persecutor came near Damascus, then suddenly…
Dear Pastor, Preacher, or Bible Teacher – Just a quick thought today from a familiar passage: Then Jesus was led up by the Spiritinto the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. (Matthew 4:1) After identifying with sinners in His baptism, Jesus then identified with them again in severe temptation. Because this was a necessary…
Auf dem Weg nach Damaskus Saulus aber, der noch Drohung und Mord schnaubte gegen die Jünger des Herrn, ging zum Hohenpriester und erbat sich von ihm Briefe nach Damaskus an die Synagogen, in der Absicht, wenn er irgendwelche Anhänger des Weges fände, ob Männer oder Frauen, sie gebunden nach Jerusalem zu führen. (Apostelgeschichte 9,1-2) Wir…