Commissioned

Paul Confronts a Sorcerer at Cyprus - Acts 13:1 – 13:12 (commentary)

Chapter 13 marks a major division in the book of Acts. The focus shifts away from Peter and the church in Judea, towards Paul and the churches he planted during his travels. The Lord called Paul and Barnabas to minister to the Gentiles. They were what we today call foreign missionaries. The ...

The People were Encouraged to Praise God - Psalms 67:1 – 67:7 (commentary)

This psalm has the joy of peace and prosperity ringing through it. Not only was the land delivered from the Assyrian scourge, but it was blessed with an abundant harvest. Israel never did experience the full outpouring of all the blessings God had for His children. All too often …