But Peter said, "Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back for yourself part of the proceeds of the land?" (Acts 5:3)

The early church was of one heart and … more

The first chapter of Acts, the people were all in Jerusalem to celebrate God with offerings of their first fruits.  The apostles and followers of Christ were also there.  They had been meeting in a … more

"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."  —Acts 1:8

This passage in … more

Last Words of Jesus:  The High Priestly Prayer

After Jesus told his apostles that he would be leaving them, he prayed to the Father.  Read all of John 17.  In verses 1-5, Jesus prayed for himself, … more

Last Words of Jesus:  Sorrow Turned Into Joy

"So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you."  John 16:22 (ESV)

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The Work of the Spirit

"Nevertheless, I tell you the truth:  it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you.  But if I go, I will send him to you."  … more

Last Words of Jesus

      "HATERS"

Reading from the Book of John, chapter 15, verse 9:

"If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own, but because you are not

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In John 15, Jesus said, "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser.  Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may … more