Category Archives: Samaritan

Persecution Preaching Peril – Acts 8:1-25

In this chapter we see that Christians are systematically persecuted, especially in Jerusalem. This is expected. Jesus told his disciples that they too would be persecuted (John 15:18-21). But this will not stop the gospel or his church. This passage teaches us how persecution of the church is not outside of God’s will and should […]

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Who is My Neighbor? The Lonely, The Elderly, Those in Need and Hurting

It often behooves me how it is possible for us to live our lives not caring for those in need. And I am not talking about our friends or family. It is easy to be friends with those who love us and can reciprocate. But what about those who we don’t know and can’t reciprocate? […]

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