Tag: Saul

Grieve not the Spirit

“And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.” Ephesians 4:30 Saul was king of Israel. God’s Spirit was upon him, yet Saul chose to sin against God. When confronted with that sin, Saul did not repent (see 1 Samuel 13 and […]

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The End from the Beginning

“Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:” Isaiah 46:10 Have you ever considered the fact that God knows all things, even the things that have not happened yet? […]

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Barnabas, a Friend

The Gospel message began to spread out of Jerusalem after Stephen’s death. This event let to the church being persecuted. One of the great persecutors of the church, Saul, met Jesus and was saved on the road to Damascus. There was a drastic change in Saul when he met Jesus […]

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Be Faithful

God has a special plan for each Christian’s life. It is important to read God’s Word (Bible), hearing from God, to learn what that plan is. It is then a choice to either follow God’s plan for that life, or choose to disregard what God has planned. There are many […]

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Christians who Endure Troubles and Sufferings

Stephen preached Jesus from the Old Testament to the religious leaders, but instead of receiving the truths he taught, they rejected those Words and killed him. He was the first person who was killed because he believed in, and preached, Jesus. It was at the time of his death that […]

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A Personal Testimony

There was a very religious man, a Pharisee, named Saul. He witnessed an amazing defense of the Gospel Message of Jesus by Stephen that ended in Stephen’s death. When Saul heard of this new “way,” he actively sought to stop it. Although this may have sounded commendable, he was wrong […]

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Lesson 2: 1 Chronicles 3-10: The Beginning of the Kings – Saul

Key Verse Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance. —2 Peter 1:13 Key Verse Thought: Read today’s key verse. Realize that tabernacle means “the body as a frail tenement of the soul” and stir you […]

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A Heart of Unbelief

The Gospel Message of Jesus is available to anyone who will receive it. However, one must not only believe that message, it then must be received into one’s heart and life by faith. “For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did […]

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Be Crucified with Christ

Saul was the first king of Israel. He looked (physically) like a good king. However, his true nature was soon revealed. But the most devastating thing that happened, was that he chose to do what he wanted to do instead of fulfilling God’s Word. When he disobeyed God, and did […]

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Lesson 13 (Lesson 39): Jesus in the Old Testament: Jesus our Ruler

Key Verse “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Matthew 6:33   Read the Key Verse with your class.  Explain the memory verse using the following definitions: seek:  strive after, with earnestness first:  importance; first of all; […]

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