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Scripture “They could not withstand the wisdom and the Spirit with which he was speaking.” Acts 6:10 Observation Stephen spoke with wisdom because he was full of the Holy Spirit. Because of God’s wisdom and power that was in Stephen the men who were trying to dispute him were not able to stand up against [...]

Scripture So you also, when you have done all that you were commanded, say, “We are unworthy servants; we have only done what was our duty.” Observation Jesus gave his life for us so that we may have eternal life because of the forgiveness of our sins. There is nothing we can do to “earn” [...]

Scripture “But God remembered Noah…” Genesis 8:1 Observation Noah and his family experienced 40 days of flooding rains followed by 150 days of waiting for the flood waters to begin to subside. After over 6 months of being on the Ark and experiencing total devastation of the earth Noah is reminded that God has not [...]

Scripture “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31-32 Observation Jesus told his disciples to continually spend time in His “word”, which is His teachings. It is through continually spending time in His word that Jesus’ disciples [...]

Scripture “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 1:31 Observation Paul recognizes that anything that he accomplishes is from the strength and wisdom that God has given him. Because of that Paul makes sure that when he boasts about accomplishing something great it is because of who God has made him, [...]

Scripture “I am ready not only to be imprisoned but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” Acts 21:13 Observation Paul understood that going to Jerusalem could possibly cost him his life. However, he was totally committed to fulfilling the purpose that God had placed before him. He was not [...]

Scripture “for they perceived that this work had been accomplished with the help of our God.” Nehemiah 6:16 Observation Judah’s enemies were scared when they realized that the remnant that had returned to rebuild the wall had accomplished this great task. The enemies understood that what was accomplished was not simply accomplished with hard work [...]