The explosive growth of the church in Jerusalem led to the first threat of division between two groups, as recorded in Acts 6:1-7. Wisely the apostles recommended that the church choose a few good men to handle the urgent need that had arisen. These seven men freed up the apostles to preach and pray, and the church grew even more. The threat to unity and the way the church handled it can teach us how we also can maintain unity and promote continued growth in our church.
The detailed instructions for the construction of the Tent of Meeting held important lessons for Israel and also for us today.
In all times, and especially during a pandemic or persecution, it is better for churches to focus on making disciples, not on building and...
After God confirmed his covenant with Israel, and Israel broke it, God graciously renewed it again.