jā´sun ( Ἰάσων , Iásōn ) is a Greek name assumed by Jews who bore the Hebrew name Joshua. This name is mentioned twice in the New Testament. (1) Jason was the host of Paul during his stay in Thessalonica (Acts 17:5-9), and, during the uproar organized by the Jews, who were moved to jealousy by the success of Paul… Continue reading Who was Jason in the Bible?
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10 Bible verses to help you grow in wisdom and stature
The Bible instructs us to seek and pursue wisdom. But it is sometimes difficult to know how to “grow in wisdom,” as the young Jesus did. Wisdom is personified in the Old Testament as a woman to be listened to and in the New Testament Paul writes that Jesus is the wisdom of God. So how do we… Continue reading 10 Bible verses to help you grow in wisdom and stature
The Holy Spirit’s Intercession – Charles Spurgeon Sermon
Should Christians Play the Lottery?
Personally, I don’t see gambling as a legitimate expression of my stewardship of what God has given to me. There is no verse in the Bible that explicitly says, “Do not gamble.”(Somebody always says [referring to Acts 1], “Well, I mean, even the disciples cast lots. ”Right. That was a means by which they were… Continue reading Should Christians Play the Lottery?
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12 Verses on God’s Providence
Having trust in God’s providence always brings us comfort and confidence. Even if our lives sometimes seem chaotic, God is ultimately in control. Consider these Bible verses about a Sovereign God who rightfully directs all things to fulfil his holy and wise plan. Psalms 103:19 The LORD has established His throne in the heavens, And… Continue reading 12 Verses on God’s Providence
Think positive: 5 Bible verses to help you say no to negative thoughts
We’re used to maintaining a focus on the dangers posed from external harmful influences but we shouldn’t neglect that we can poison our own minds with negative thoughts about ourselves. We can act as our own worst enemies by telling ourselves that we’re not good enough, not wise enough, not loveable. This negativity which causes… Continue reading Think positive: 5 Bible verses to help you say no to negative thoughts
Life of Apostle Paul – Preparation for Future Ministry
What happened to Paul after his conversion were recorded in Acts 9:19-30 and Galatians 1:15-24. When we put the two accounts together we find that the chain of events runs like this. After his conversion, Paul remained for a while in Damascus, trying to convince the Jews that Jesus was Lord and Messiah. Part of the next… Continue reading Life of Apostle Paul – Preparation for Future Ministry
Pleading / How To Pray Powerful Prayers – Charles Spurgeon Sermon
A Sermon Delivered On Sunday Morning, October 29, 1871, By C. H. Spurgeon, At The Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington. 8/20/2011*8/20/2011 “But I am poor and needy: make haste unto me, O God: Thou art my help and my deliverer; O Lord, make no tarrying.”—Psalm 70:5 Young painters were anxious, in olden times, to study… Continue reading Pleading / How To Pray Powerful Prayers – Charles Spurgeon Sermon
Sun, snow and storms: What role does weather play in the Bible?
What the Bible has to say about weather – and what role it plays in scriptural stories. There is quite a lot of weather, it turns out. Here are six times the weather was the key part of a biblical text… Rain, Song of Songs 2:11-13 This famous passage from the Song of Songs has many… Continue reading Sun, snow and storms: What role does weather play in the Bible?