“Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.” (Acts 9:39, AV) A movie titled “Get Low” was released in 2009 that featured aContinue reading “Being Missed (Acts 9:36-39)”
Author Archives: Steve Hankins, Th.D.
Jehovah-Rapha (Acts 9:32-35)
“And Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you; rise and make your bed.” And immediately he rose.” (Acts 9:34, ESV) Years ago, while serving as an elder in a small church. A young couple brought their infant child to me and asked for prayer. The child was a bit cranky and they askedContinue reading “Jehovah-Rapha (Acts 9:32-35)”
Turmoil and Peace (Acts 9:28-31)
“And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him. Which when the brethren knew, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus. Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified;Continue reading “Turmoil and Peace (Acts 9:28-31)”
Seeing Is Believing (Acts 9:26-29)
“But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus. And he was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem.Continue reading “Seeing Is Believing (Acts 9:26-29)”
Shrewdly Courageous (Acts 9:23-25)
“And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him: But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him. Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket.” (Acts 9:23–25, AV) When IContinue reading “Shrewdly Courageous (Acts 9:23-25)”
Breaking Paradigms (Acts 9:19-22)
“But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.” (Acts 9:22, AV) It often seems difficult for people to change their minds about things, even when the proof is undeniable. This is a problem of paradigms. According to the dictionary, a paradigm canContinue reading “Breaking Paradigms (Acts 9:19-22)”
A Chosen Vessel (Acts 9:10-19)
“But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:” (Acts 9:15, AV) Years ago, I purchased a used boat. In fact, it was a 1959 mahogany cruiser. However, the vessel was in aContinue reading “A Chosen Vessel (Acts 9:10-19)”
The Persecuted (Acts 9:4-5)
“And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest” (Acts 9:4–5, AV) I have never been through the type of persecution that others have in my life. AnythingContinue reading “The Persecuted (Acts 9:4-5)”
Author of Salvation (Acts 9:1-19)
“And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:” (Acts 9:3, AV) When I was in the printing business, we purchased a light-booth to inspect the color of our printed products. The booth had several lights of a very specific wavelength and the walls wereContinue reading “Author of Salvation (Acts 9:1-19)”
Guided Guides (Acts 8:26-:35)
“And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest? And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him.” (Acts 8:30–31, AV) Some time ago, I attended an evangelismContinue reading “Guided Guides (Acts 8:26-:35)”
Renewing the Heart 