Acts 2:22-36 (Part 2 – Jesus of Nazareth)
ACTS 2:22-36 22 “Fellow Israelites, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs [Ex. 4:1–9; Ex. 7:3; Deut. 18:15–19; Ps. 72:18; Dan. 6:27; Is. 61:1-2], which God did among you through him [Ex. 4:11–12; Ps. 77:14], as you yourselves know. 23 This man was…
Read MoreNovember 23 | By Faith Barnabas was a Giver
Acts 4:36-37, “36 Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means “son of encouragement”), 37 sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ feet.” Do you like being encouraged? How well are you at giving encouragement? One of the easiest and most meaningful gifts you…
Read MoreLesson 5: Overcoming Fatigue.
Definition A hindrance is something that prevents us from being obedient to God’s commands. Scripture Reading Galatians 6:9, “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Main Points ARE YOU GETTING TIRED OF DOING GOOD?: The Bible is clear…
Read MoreNovember 22 | By Faith Peter Walked on Water
Matthew 14:28-29, “28 Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” 29 “Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus.” Twelve men were in the boat that day, but only one walked on water. Besides Jesus, Peter is…
Read MoreNovember 21 | By Faith Jesus Submitted to the Father
Matthew 26:39, “Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.” The Bible teaches us that when Jesus came in the flesh He humbled Himself by becoming a…
Read MoreNovember 20 | By Faith Simeon Waited for the Messiah
Luke 2:26, “It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah.” Simeon was a Jew that lived in Jerusalem and was devoted to God. Today’s passage records that he was given a promise from the Holy Spirit that he wouldn’t die until he…
Read MoreNovember 19 | By Faith John the Baptist Prepared the Way for Jesus
Luke 1:17, “And he will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to make ready for the Lord a people prepared.” John the Baptist was blessed with the honor of being the forerunner to…
Read MoreNovember 18 | By Faith Daniel Prayed
Daniel 6:10, “Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before.” Many Christians around the world are familiar with…
Read MoreNovember 17 | By Faith Three Men Defied a King
Daniel 3:17-18, “17 If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand. 18 But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image…
Read MoreMark 1:29-34 (Part 2 – Jesus is My Healer)
MARK 1:29-34 29 As soon as they left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew. 30 Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they immediately told Jesus about her. 31 So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left…
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