Acts 12 ‘Power, Position and Praise’

In this chapter, Luke brings out the comparison between Peter and the church with Herod. We see the seemingly powerless church meet divine rescue. To all intents and purposes, the church is powerless in comparison to the might and power of Herod. Yet the church is mighty through prayer. Herod we find to be powerless […]

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Judges 6:11-35 Fleeced by Fleeces?

So often as Christians we determine direction from God or are informed about God from what is visible. This is what Gideon does as he puts out his fleece. Is this something that we as Christians should do today? Is it a legitimate way to seek Gods guidance?

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Judges 3:12-30 Ehud

This passage presents to us a left-handed man, Ehud, who was the 2nd Judge of Israel after Othniel.  The story is really the story of an unexpected leader by unexpected means.  We are reminded that God chooses whomever he wills and he can use anyone for his purposes, including us.  We see God’s choice and […]

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