Category: Acts 13

  • Jealousy, the Green Eyed Monster!

    (Acts 13:44-52) Jealousy! How many people have lost opportunities, friends, relationships and more because they were jealous? And how many have caused untold destruction, damage and misery because of their jealousy? Jealousy is often called the green eyed monster, and a monster it is! A destructive, powerful force within people that causes them to do…

  • The Most Important Thing

    (Acts 13:36-43) There are a lot of really good scriptures in the Bible…well ALL of them are actually! But, every now and then you come across something so profound, yet so simple, that it will just blow your mind. These few scriptures are one of those sections. These few words include a statement that is…

  • Purpose

    (Acts 13:28-36) As I read these verses the last verse in the section seems to stand out. Although I have read these words many times, one word stood out and got me thinking. Verse 36 says, For David, after he had served the purpose of God in his own generation, fell asleep and was laid…

  • Would You Recognise Jesus?

    (Acts 13:13-27) Most of this section of Acts is a brief history given by Paul one sabbath as he entered a new synagogue. However at the end of this section in verse 27 he makes this interesting statement, which may still be relevant today and is worth exploring for a moment. It says this, For…

  • No Stopping the Word

    (Acts 13:4-12) The Lord will have the word of the gospel delivered to those who wish to hear it. All obstacles to the preaching of the word will be removed. Sometimes this is more dramatic than at other times as this short section of scripture testifies to. But regardless of how it is done, the…

  • Many Are Called, Few Are Chosen

    (Acts 13:1-3) A great many people have and will yet come to The Lord. Some will receive ministry work to do in the church. Others will simply live their life as examples of the faith in action, humbly and respectfully praising and worshipping their Lord and ours. But there are a few who for one…