Some thoughts on Scripture

Acts 7:47-51--"But Solom built Him a house. However, the Most High does not dwell in temples made with hands, as the prophet says: 'Heaven is My throne, And earth is My footstool. What house will you build for Me? says the L ORD, Or what is the place of My rest? Has My hand not made all these... Sign in to see full entry.

Acts 6:3--"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[waiting on tables]." Jesus Himself had told His disciples that those great among them would be those who serve others (see Matthew 20:26-28... Sign in to see full entry.

Acts 5:38-39--"And now I say to you, keep away from these men and let them alone; for if this plan or this work is of men, itl will come to nothing; but if it is of God, you cannot overthrow it--lest you even be found to fight against God." Gamaliel, the Pharisees, did not realize how wisely he had... Sign in to see full entry.

Acts 4:19-20--"But Peter and John answered and said to them, 'Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you more than to God, you judge. For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.' " The world does not like the things of God, of Jesus, and so it is not unusual for... Sign in to see full entry.

Acts 3:6-8--"Then Peter said, 'Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.' And he took him by the right hand and lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. So he, leaping up, stood and... Sign in to see full entry.

Acts 2:36-39--" 'Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.' Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, 'Men and brethren, what shall we do?' Then Peter said... Sign in to see full entry.

Acts 1:7-8-- "And He said to them, 'It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority. But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria,and to the end of the earth.'... Sign in to see full entry.

John 21:17--"He said to him the third time, 'Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?' Peter was greived because He said to him the third time, 'Do you love Me?' And he said to Him, 'Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You.' Jesus said to him, 'Feed My sheep.' " That Jesus asks Peter three... Sign in to see full entry.

John 20:27-29--"Then He said to Thomas, 'Reach your finger here, and look at My hands; and reach your hand here, and put it into My side. Do not be unbelieving, but believing.' And Thomas answered and said to Him, 'My Lord and my God!' Jesus said to him, 'Thomas, because you have seen Me, you have... Sign in to see full entry.

John 19:11--"Jesus answered, 'You could have no power at all against Me unless it had been given you from above. Therefore the one who delivered Me to you has the greater sin.' " Pilate argues that he has the power either to crucity Jesus or to release him (see v. 10), but Jesus who has committed... Sign in to see full entry.