“Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come. . . But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.” (Acts 26:22,Continue reading “True Words (Acts 26:22)”
Author Archives: Steve Hankins, Th.D.
Called and Sent (Acts 26:1-18)
“But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee; Delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, unto whomContinue reading “Called and Sent (Acts 26:1-18)”
Turning Point (Acts 25:13-27)
“But had certain questions against him of their own superstition, and of one Jesus, which was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.” (Acts 25:19, AV) When I graduated high school, I went on to Drexel University to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering. Frankly, I never really learned how to put my nose toContinue reading “Turning Point (Acts 25:13-27)”
Civil Rights (Acts 25:1-12)
“For if I be an offender, or have committed any thing worthy of death, I refuse not to die: but if there be none of these things whereof these accuse me, no man may deliver me unto them. I appeal unto Caesar. Then Festus, when he had conferred with the council, answered, Hast thou appealedContinue reading “Civil Rights (Acts 25:1-12)”
Conviction (Acts 24:22-26)
“And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, IContinue reading “Conviction (Acts 24:22-26)”
Great Divide (Acts 24:21)
“Except it be for this one voice, that I cried standing among them, Touching the resurrection of the dead I am called in question by you this day.” (Acts 24:21, AV) There is a hydrological feature that extends from Alaska to the southernmost tip of south America. It is called the Great Divide. It isContinue reading “Great Divide (Acts 24:21)”
Self-Defense (Acts 24:1-21)
“Then Paul, after that the governor had beckoned unto him to speak, answered, Forasmuch as I know that thou hast been of many years a judge unto this nation, I do the more cheerfully answer for myself:” (Acts 24:10, AV) On occasion, we are called to defend our actions. I have had several of these,Continue reading “Self-Defense (Acts 24:1-21)”
Grand Escort (Acts 23:23-34)
“And he called unto him two centurions, saying, Make ready two hundred soldiers to go to Caesarea, and horsemen threescore and ten, and spearmen two hundred, at the third hour of the night; And provide them beasts, that they may set Paul on, and bring him safe unto Felix the governor.” (Acts 23:23–24, AV) TheContinue reading “Grand Escort (Acts 23:23-34)”
Happy New Year
I hope and pray that all those who follow my blog will have a prosperous and happy New Year. Many make resolutions for the new year. Most are forgotten in a day or two. Let me suggest reading this passage of Proverbs, praying through it and drawing some resolutions from it. Proverbs 3:1–12 (KJV) 1Continue reading “Happy New Year”
Pity the Fools (Acts 23:12-22)
“And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul . . . “And when Paul’s sister’s son heard of their lying in wait, he went and entered into the castle, and told Paul.” (ActsContinue reading “Pity the Fools (Acts 23:12-22)”
Renewing the Heart 