Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 16:18 Then answered one of the servants, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, that is cunning in playing, and a mighty valiant man, and a man of war, and prudent in matters, and a comely person, and the LORD is...
Scripture Reading: Hosea 1:10 Yet the number of the children of Israel shall be as the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured nor numbered; and it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people, there it shall...
Scripture Reading: Acts 7:17-19 But when the time of the promise drew nigh, which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt, Till another king arose, which knew not Joseph. The same dealt subtly with our kindred, and evil entreated our fathers so that they cast...
Scripture Reading: Acts 6:2 Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them and said, It is not the reason that we should leave the word of God and serve tables Reflections: As the church increased numerically, some members expressed discontent regarding the daily food distribution. The demand...
Scripture Reading: Acts 3:4-6 And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him with John, said, Look on us. And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them. Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have to give I thee: In the name...
Scripture Reading: Matthew 14:28-29 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. Reflections: The disciples encountered...
Scripture Reading: Act 7:35 This Moses, whom they refused, saying, who made thee a ruler and a judge? the same did God send to be a ruler and a deliverer by the hand of the angel which appeared to him in the bush. Reflections: Moses was one of the most...
Scripture Reading: Psalm 90:1 A Prayer of Moses the man of God. Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations. Reflections: In his prayer, Moses affirms that God is Israel’s dwelling place. A dwelling area is a human residence. It is a conspicuous residential area where individuals seek...
Scripture Reading: Genesis 50:20 But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save many people alive. Reflections: At this time Joseph had become the prime minister of Egypt. This was contrary to the...
Scripture Reading: Esther 3:5 And when Haman saw that Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence, then was Haman full of wrath. Reflections: Mordecai’s refusal to bow before him as a symbol of respect and reverence infuriated Haman. This level of acute rage prompted Haman to contemplate retribution at length....