Acts 2:2 KJVAnd suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.
Category: Bible Study
Who was John Mark in the Bible?
Mark, John ( Ἰωάννης , Iōánnēs ) represents his Jewish, Mark ( Μάρκος , Márkos ) his Roman name. Mark is the author of the second Gospel, the son of Mary, Barnabas’ sister, who ministered to Christ, and whose house in Jerusalem was a place of resort for the disciples of Christ after the resurrection; accompanied Paul and his uncle on… Continue reading Who was John Mark in the Bible?
Verse by Verse Bible Study – Acts 2:1
Acts 2:1 KJV – And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.
What does ‘hallowed be thy name’ in the Lord’s Prayer mean?
Answer: The Lord’s Prayer, recorded in Matthew 6, begins with “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name” (Matthew 6:9). To hallow something is to make it holy or separate it or sanctify it. Jesus taught His followers to pray that God the Father would “hallow” His name. Significantly, this request comes first. It is of primary importance… Continue reading What does ‘hallowed be thy name’ in the Lord’s Prayer mean?
What Is an Apostle?
αποστολος , one of the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ, commissioned by him to preach his Gospel, and propagate it to all parts of the earth. The word originally signifies a person delegated or sent; from αποστελλω , mitto; in which sense it occurs in Herodotus, and other profane authors.
The Example of the Early Church – Acts 2:42-47
There is a passage in the book of Acts that I have been drawn to recently. This passage describes the life of the church in the earliest days after Pentecost. And I am wondering if maybe what worked for them might not also work in the church today? Are we daring enough to break from our… Continue reading The Example of the Early Church – Acts 2:42-47
Matthias, The Successor To Judas Iscariot
In the opening chapter of the Acts, we are introduced into the first congregational meeting, so to call it, that ever was held in the Church of Christ. There are a hundred and twenty members present in the upper room, and the Presbytery of Jerusalem are met there with the congregation: moderator, clerk, and all.… Continue reading Matthias, The Successor To Judas Iscariot
What happened on the Mount of Olives?
The Mount of Olives, sometimes referred to as “Olivet” in the KJV (2 Samuel 15:30; Acts 1:12) or “the mount facing Jerusalem” (1 Kings 11:7), is a ridge running along the east side of Jerusalem, separated from the city walls by a ravine and the Brook Kidron. The Mount of Olives was the site of many… Continue reading What happened on the Mount of Olives?
You Will Receive Power, and Be My Witnesses to the Ends of the Earth
Acts 1:8 NIVBut you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” But you will receive power… – Literally, as it is translated in the margin, “You shall receive the power of the… Continue reading You Will Receive Power, and Be My Witnesses to the Ends of the Earth
The Parables of the Precious – Matthew 13:44-46
One of the tools Jesus used in his teaching was the parable; a simple story using common every day circumstances that had something to say to his hearers, both then and now. A parable is kind of like an object lesson, and Jesus used them often to illustrate spiritual truths. Some of these parables were very… Continue reading The Parables of the Precious – Matthew 13:44-46