Acts 3:1-10
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vs 6 …Silver or gold I do not have…In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk…instantly the man’s feet and ankles became strong…Th: the power of Jesus and the power and authority granted to Peter to heal. Peter is 100% sure otherwise would have been an embarrassment.
Luke 12:13-21
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Warning on storing up wealth for self and not rich to God vs 21. My very life belong to Him i.e we are mere custodians of our wealth. Does the persons inherit your wealth deserve it?
Psalm 88
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Were his troubles due to his sins that God punished him…vs 7, your wrath lies heavily upon me…the good news is that he repented of his sins and cried out to God for deliverance…pleadings and reasoning with God.. vs 11 Is your love declared in the grave, your faithfulness in Destruction?…
Acts 2:14-28
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Vs 16…Fulfilment of Joel’s prophecy.. in the last days…pour out my Spirit on all peoples..will prophesy…show wonders in the heaven above…the sun will turned to darkness…everyone who calls on the name of Jesus will be saved…vs 22-46…powerful testimony of Lord Jesus.
Xref: Joel 2:2:28-32...pour out my Spirit…sons and daughters will prosphesy…old men will dream dreams…vs 32…everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved; on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem…
Luke 12:35-48
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Are u ready for the Lord’s coming? Can be any day, any time?
Outcome if not ready: vs 46, pretty graphic..cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the unbelievers…vs 48…be beaten with many blows…vs 48…entrusted much, much more will be asked.
Acts 2:1-13
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Vs 2…sound..wind…filled..tongues of fire…filled with the Holy Spirit..speak in other tongues…vs 8..hears them in his own native language?
Luke 11:32-34
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Jesus called to be perfect to store your treasures in heaven…sell your possessions and give to the poor…provide purses for yourselves…no worries of theft, moth etc.. where are our hearts? – a true challenge-invest in heaven.
Psalm 85
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Appealing to God. Vs 1-7..restores the fortune. .forgave the iniquity of your people..set aside your wrath..vs 8..listen to God. and His promises..peace…no return to folly.
Luke 12, NIV 1978
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Vs 1…yeast of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy..yeast stand for, why? ..toxic spread?
Vs 4-5 do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more..Fear him who, after the killing of the body, has power to throw you into hell .
vs 6-7..we are precious to Him..hair numbered…worth more than many sparrows.
Vs 8. acknowledge him..will also acknowledge you before the angels of God..disowns him..will also be disowned before the angels of God.
Vs 10..blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven…
Vs 12 …worry..defend yourselves..for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say…in another word, we are not alone in trials and persecutions.
Psalm 86, NIV
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..kind and forgiving…abounding in love..vs 5..all the nations you have made will come and worship before you, O Lord; they will bring glory to your name…vs 9…you alone are God vs 10…Teach me your way, O LORD and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart vs 11 i.e no doubt but only trust in Him 110%…so much praise and comforting words.
