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As Jesus hangs on the cross in John 19:25-30, He speaks some of His final words about His mother and the end of His earthly ministry. The other Gospels complete the account of His last sayings. As we examine Jesus’ seven final statements, we see how each fulfills a specific purpose, revealing what He was accomplishing and how we should respond.
Accused of blasphemy by the religious leaders, Stephen begins his defense in Acts 7:2-8 with a history lesson on God’s promise to give Abraham’s descendants the land of Israel. Starting with Stephen’s statement, we trace Israel’s history to the present day to explore who should possess the land...
Published 11/24/24
The early church is growing and doing great things in Acts 6, but complaining begins to creep in as organizational challenges arise. As we study their problem, we see how church leadership addressed the issue and how their solution continues to influence the organization of the church even today.
Published 11/21/24