Servanthood (Acts 6:1 and John 13:12-17) Acts 6:1 The Greek word translated here as “increasing” should really be Multiplying. This was fast growth. In fact, the NLT translation has, “But as the believers rapidly multiplied,” There is also the accusation of favoritism. This first verse explains what some of the activity of the early church...
Mighty Warrior (With Right Understanding) This is taking place during the time period of Judges, before Israel had cried out for a king. Chap 6:1 The Israelites have again done evil in the eyes of the Lord. Verse 6 After seven years of this, they finally cry to God for help. Verse 8-10 A Prophet...
The Strength You have is Enough Part II With Right Understanding Picking up in verse 33 It appears Gideon had very little time to think this over and/or prepare. Verse 34 As a result he is suddenly given the strength to summon the other tribes and clans. Verse 35 They are responding to him...
We see the birth of the church in Ephesus in Acts 19:1-7 So, there was a small group of believers already in Ephesus when Paul passes through. But they were trying to do church and the Christian life without the Holy Spirit. Later Paul returns to Ephesus and stays there for two years teaching them....
