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.
Three incidents in the life of David illustrate the principle that believers should not pay evil for evil but overcome evil with good while...
Even though his people grumbled and quarreled, the Lord satisfied their needs at his own expense.
The people could draw near to God only after the blood of the covenant was shed.
