Author Archives: Steve Hankins, Th.D.

“And when he had saluted them, he declared particularly what things God had wrought among the Gentiles by his ministry. And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord.” (Acts 21:19–20a, AV) I remember the birth of our children, our daughter born in a military hospital while I was on field maneuvers and our sonContinue reading “Rejoicing in Birth (Acts 21:17-20a)”

“Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus. And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done.” (Acts 21:13–14, AV)Continue reading “Courageous Release (Acts 21:7-14)”

“And when we had accomplished those days, we departed and went our way; and they all brought us on our way, with wives and children, till we were out of the city: and we kneeled down on the shore, and prayed. And when we had taken our leave one of another, we took ship; andContinue reading “We Are Family (Acts 21:1-6)”

“And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all. And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul’s neck, and kissed him, Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spake, that they should see his face no more. And they accompanied him unto the ship.” (Acts 20:36–38, AV)Continue reading “Sweet Sorrow (20:36-38)”

“Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood.” (Acts 20:28, ESV) When I was in the Army, stationed in Germany, the military had a variety of clubs or stores inContinue reading “Providing Care (Acts 20:28-35)”

“Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men. For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.” (Acts 20:26–27, AV) When I was studying engineering at Drexel University, part of the program was to work in a cooperative program (co-op)Continue reading “Innocent (Acts 20:26-27)”

“And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there: Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me. But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I mightContinue reading “Courage (Acts 20:22-25)”

“Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons, Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews: And how I kept back nothing that wasContinue reading “No Couch-Potato (Acts 20:17-21)”

“And there sat in a window a certain young man named Eutychus, being fallen into a deep sleep: and as Paul was long preaching, he sunk down with sleep, and fell down from the third loft, and was taken up dead.” (Acts 20:9, AV) I heard this story some time back. A young pastor oneContinue reading “Stay Alert (Acts 20:1-16)”

“Wherefore if Demetrius, and the craftsmen which are with him, have a matter against any man, the law is open, and there are deputies: let them implead one another. But if ye enquire any thing concerning other matters, it shall be determined in a lawful assembly.” (Acts 19:38–39, AV) In our country there are variousContinue reading “Government (Acts 19:38-20:1)”