Archival Post: An Exemplary Bible Marriage — Priscilla and Aquila

April 4, 2023 Nate Holdridge

An Exemplary Bible Marriage — Priscilla and Aquila

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Some lives are worth further inspection, especially the lives of the saints in God’s Word. In the Bible, there are major and minor, significant and incidental, players. Today, a married couple named Priscilla and Aquila occupy my mind. By patching together the various places they are mentioned throughout the New Testament, the modern reader can find great instruction.

Pay Attention to Your Listeners (Acts 14:8–10)

October 12, 2022 Nate Holdridge

During their first ministry trip together, Paul and Barnabas arrived in a city named Lystra. As Paul addressed a small gathering, a man sat near him. Born without the ability to develop, he listened as Paul spoke. As Paul scanned the faces in the crowd, the Spirit locked him onto the man. (2 Minutes/500 Words)

Archival Post: Partnering With God

August 8, 2022 Nate Holdridge

After many years among the nations, making disciples, Paul returned to Jerusalem. He reported to the church. He told them "one by one the things God had done among the Gentiles through his ministry."

Archival Post: To Reminisce - A Fictional First Person Account From Peter

May 23, 2022 Nate Holdridge

To Reminisce - A Fictional First Person Account From Peter

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I remember the four thousand. I know I was one of those who wanted to send the Gentile crowds away. They may have been curious about the God of Israel, but I wasn’t ready to show them compassion just yet. He was. There was an emotion in Him I just didn’t possess. Lovingly, He nourished that crowd.

Archival Post: True Greatness

March 24, 2022 Nate Holdridge

In our world, true greatness is often clouded by grandiosity, beauty, and pomp. But I want to share with you a little passage concerning Paul's life. It has often recalibrated my mind, showing me what greatness looks like.

Many People in Your City? (Acts 18:9-10)

November 8, 2021 Nate Holdridge

When there is opposition to the gospel of Jesus Christ, what is your response? What do you believe? (2 Minutes/350 Words)

Archival Post: We Need the Spirit's Power

February 18, 2021 Nate Holdridge

We Need The Spirit's Power

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Jesus, man, sometimes he drops some wild stuff. The Spirit had come upon some of the Old Testament saints. They did some great things for God. David killed the giant. The prophets prophesied. Esther did her thing. But when God's Spirit came upon those Old Testament heroes, it was temporary and rare. He did not stay in them or upon them, nor did he empower all of them.

Follow #32 -- Mark 10:32-52 -- Jesus: Man on a Mission

October 11, 2020 Nate Holdridge

Luke wrote the book of Acts, and he started it this way: "In the first book...I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach," (Acts 1:1, ESV). Luke knew Jesus' mission had begun with his life, death, burial, and resurrection -- but that he is still on his mission. His cross saves, and now he urges his church on by his Spirit, that we might engage in his mission.

An Adventure With God (Acts 16:1-5)

October 1, 2020 Nate Holdridge

Sometimes God's people must take a risk. Consider Timothy (Acts 16:1-5). Paul and Barnabas were no longer a team. So Paul needed a new ministry companion and trainee. He went to Timothy's hometown and heard about the young man. He overflowed with potential. (1 Minute/200 Words)

True Greatness (Acts 25:23)

September 17, 2020 Nate Holdridge

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(Acts 25:23)