Bible Study series: Acts 19:8-12. When he did this, miracles broke out, including through facecloths and work aprons.
Paul Proclaims the Kingdom of God in Ephesus
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Monthly Archives: February 2026
Jesus Appears to Thomas
Bible Study series: John 20:24-29. Doubting Thomas believes and confesses that Jesus is Lord and God, reflecting the opening to John’s Gospel. “The Word was God.” Then Jesus speaks to us: “Because you see me, do you believe? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.”
Woes Pronounced upon Pharisees and Legal Experts
Bible Study series: Luke 11:37-54. He was an invited guest. He was functioning as a prophet to the religious leaders.
Jesus before the Council
Bible Study series. Mark 14:53-65. He was convicted of blasphemy, according to Jewish law. But before God he spoke the truth about himself: He is the divine Son of Man who is about to ascend to the Ancient of Days (God). And Peter was following from a distance.
Summary Passage: Jesus Heals Many People near Lake of Galilee
Bible Study series: Matthew 15:29-31. “Then the numerous crowds came to him, having with them the crippled, blind, lame, mute, and many others, and they placed them at his feet, and he healed them.”
Paul and Twelve Incomplete Disciples at Ephesus
Bible Study series: Acts 19:1-7. He got them filled with the Spirit.
Jesus Appears to His Disciples
Bible Study series: John 20:19-23. The first was Mary Magdalene. Now the disciples enjoy the privilege of his appearance to them
The Light of the Body
Bible Study series: Luke 11:33-36. Don’t hide your light under a basket.
Jesus Is Arrested and His Disciples Abandon Him
Bible Study series: Mark 14:43-52. He is alone now. It really is happening.
Jesus Turns Canaanite Woman’s Desperation into Faith
Bible Study series: Matthew 15:21-28. Fear and desperation must turn into faith in Jesus and his heart for people’s need.
Introducing Apollos
Bible Study series: Acts 18:24-28. Apollos appears in the Corinthian correspondences, and here he is in Acts for the first time. Priscilla and Aquila have to introduce him to the fullness of the Spirit.
Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene
Bible Study series: John 20:11-18. She was the first one to see him alive. She evangelized the apostles about the resurrection. Her name appears in all four Gospels, at this crucial time. This indicates she was a valued leader and preacher in the early Jesus Movement.
His Generation Demands a Sign
Bible Study series: Luke 11:29-32. Our generation does this too. But caution! Satan can work signs and wonders. Know what to look for. Look for Jesus alone.
Jesus Prays in Gethsemane
Bible Study series: Mark 14:32-42. He suffered in his prayer. He surrendered to the will of his Father.
Tradition of Elders or the Word of God?
Bible Study series: Matthew 15:1-20. Scripture always take first place. Traditions must submit to it.
My Take on the Todd White Situation
Once again, much like my take on the Shawn Bolz situation, this post will be short. No need for a long video because the White situation is also clear. Update: February 20, 2026 and Todd White’s “apology” (?) video and my brief analysis. Update: February 24, 2026: Should we demand Todd White to cancel the NDAs and allow an investigation?
Paul’s Hasty Visit to Ephesus and then Back to Antioch
Bible Study series: Acts 18:18-23. Paul finishes up his second missionary journey in v. 22 and begins his third in v. 23. He went through the region of Galatia and Phrygia.
The Resurrection of Jesus
Bible Study series: John 20:1-10. This historical fact changed the world, whether the world sees it or not. It is the firstfruits to the experience of all redeemed humanity.
The Ones Who Are Truly Blessed
Bible Study series: Luke 11:27-28. What do you have to do to be truly blessed?
Jesus Foretells Peter’s and Other Apostles’ Denial
Bible Study series: Mark 14:27-31. Peter declared he would never do this. However, …..
A Summary of Jesus’s Healing Ministry in Gennesaret
Bible Study series: Matthew 14:34-36. He drew large crowds, not only because he fed them. He also healed them. They touched the edge of his garment and were healed. Reach out in faith.
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