[Apollos] began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly – Acts 18:26
Apollos was a preacher who is described by Luke as being “an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures,” as well as “instructed […]
Dorcas…was full of good works and almsdeeds…and all the widows stood by [Peter] weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them – Acts 9:36,39
Very soon Dorcas would be raised from the dead by the apostle Peter. Doubtless this is at least partially why Luke includes this story in […]
The Lord your God, he is God in heaven above, and in earth beneath – Joshua 2:11
This profession of faith comes from the lips of one of the most unlikely characters in the Bible — a prostitute, a heathen, and a citizen of an enemy nation to God’s people. But it is exactly the unexpectedness […]
Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word – Luke 1:38
It is true, as the angel said, that Mary was “highly favored” and “blessed among women” to be given the honor of bearing the Savior himself in her womb. But it is also true that this privilege […]
Sarah said, God hath made me to laugh, so that all that hear will laugh with me – Genesis 21:6
Sarah did not have an easy life. Her husband Abraham traveled as a nomad, following God’s leadership, until his death. She therefore had no permanent place, plot, or structure where she could make a home and […]
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