“Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” (Matthew 9:35-36 NIV).
Jesus carried out his ministry with…
“You know, brothers, that our visit to you was not a failure. We had previously suffered and been insulted in Philippi, as you know, but with the help of our God we dare to tell you his gospel in spite of strong opposition.” (1Thessalonians 2:1-2 NIV).
Gospel proclamation has, over the centuries, been a challenging…
“We always thank God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers. We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 NIV).
The letter to the Thessalonians was written by Apostle…
“But the Lord God called to the man, “Where are you?” He answered, “I heard you in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid.”
(Genesis 3:9-10 NIV).
After Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit, they realized their nakedness and hid from God. God’s question, “Where are you?”…
“Yet the news about him spread all the more, so that crowds of people came to hear him and to be healed of their sicknesses. But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.” (Luke 5:15-16 NIV).
As Jesus continued to impact lives, ministering from place to place, teaching, healing and delivering the people, the…
“So Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him till daybreak.” (Genesis 32:24 NIV).
After sending his family and possessions across the stream, Jacob remains alone. This solitude sets the stage for a profound encounter with God. Jacob spends the night alone at the Jabbok River, wrestling with a divine being, often interpreted…