Acts is generally considered the birth story of the Church. Chapters one through fourteen begin at Jesus’ ascension up into heaven and go through the naming of a new disciple, arrival of the Holy Spirit, persecution, many signs and wonders being done while proclaiming Christ’s name and finishes off with Paul and Barnabas’s tour...
Even though chapters 1-12 only take up a little more than 10 pages in my Bible, it is full of details to take to heart. There is so much to take in about David becoming King of Judah and then of all of Israel. Throughout, David seeks God for guidance, pours out his thankful...
Continuing through the remainder of 1 Samuel, the theme of prayer continues. It was striking the difference between Saul and David. Saul is impulsive and rash, while David is constantly asking for wisdom from God in his pursuits. Over and over David trusts in the Lord, knowing that He will remove Saul in His...
