Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business; but we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word. Acts 6:3-4 The selection of leaders in the early church emphasizes the importance of spiritual qualifications over…
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But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 The fruit of the Spirit paints a beautiful picture of Christ’s character formed in us. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control are not traits we can manufacture on…
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And so it was, when they had crossed over, that Elijah said to Elisha, “Ask! What may I do for you, before I am taken away from you?” Elisha said, “Please let a double portion of your spirit be upon me.” 2 Kings 2:9 If God were to tell you that you could have anything…
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So, teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12 The consensus tells us that Moses wrote this Psalm during a time when the nation had rebelled in unbelief. God then announced that everyone twenty years old and older would die in the next forty years. Truly we…
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And Joses, who was also named Barnabas by the apostles (which is translated Son of Encouragement), a Levite of the country of Cyprus, having land, sold it and brought the money and laid it at the apostle’s feet. Acts 4:36-37 I have mentioned to you many times how I love Barnabas, and that he is…
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I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. I do not set aside the grace of God; for…
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By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing Him who is invisible. Hebrews 11:27 One thing the Christian life requires is endurance. There can be many seasons of life where we may begin to feel tired and weary. In those moments, where can we find the…
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Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a complaint against the Hebrews by the Hellenists, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution. Acts 6:1 Growth often presents us with challenges that can feel like growing pains. In Acts 6, as the early church expanded rapidly, it faced internal…
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And when you offer the blind as a sacrifice, Is it not evil? And when you offer the lame and sick, Is it not evil? Offer it then to your governor! Would he be pleased with you? Would he accept you favorably?” Says the LORD of hosts. Malachi 1:8 When God commanded Israel to bring…
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