David takes a few minutes to take a closer look at the first few verses of perhaps the most significant chapter of the Old Testament—Isaiah 53—that portion of Scripture that the Ethiopian eunuch was reading when he was met by Philip.
Todays Scripture: Acts 8:36-39
HeavenWord 7 – Day 547
Saul Sees the Light
When he was struck down on the road to Damascus, Saul heard Jesus ask him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?” Those words have a much deeper spiritual significance than many realize.
Todays Scripture: Acts 8:40-9:5
HeavenWord 7 – Day 548
Saul is Sovereignly Saved
Was Saul’s dramatic conversion proof that God sovereignly saves whom He wills?
Todays Scripture: Acts 9:6-12
HeavenWord 7 – Day 533
Stephen's Defense, Part 1
In his defense before the Sanhedrin, Stephen clearly debunks the accusations that had been made against him and proves himself to be biblically knowledgable and theologically orthodox. In the end, however, his defense does not save him from the same hatred that murdered his Lord.
Todays Scripture: Acts 6:15-7:10
HeavenWord 7 – Day 534
Stephen's Defense, Part 2
Why did Stephen reiterate, in his lengthly defense, the histories of Joseph and Moses?
Todays Scripture: Acts 7:9-37
HeavenWord 7 – Day 535
Stephen's Defense, Part 3
As Peter concluded his defense before the Sanhedrin, he ended with a cutting comparison that likened them to their predecessors, who rejected the leaders God appointed over them.
Todays Scripture: Acts 7:37-51
HeavenWord 7 – Day 536
Jesus Stands in Heaven
At the close of his defense, Stephen had a vision in which he saw Jesus, not sitting, but standing at God’s right hand. Why?
Todays Scripture: Acts 7:51-60
HeavenWord 7 – Day 521
Miracles in Your Life
Miracles occurred during the days of the apostles, but seemingly infrequently today. Does that rule out the miracle that you need?
Todays Scripture: Acts 5:13-14
HeavenWord 7 – Day 537
Why Did God Allow Stephen's Martyrdom?
When tragedy unfolds on earth, we often wonder why God allows it. David speculates why God allowed Stephen’s martyrdom, looking for a redemptive reason.
Todays Scripture: Acts 7:60-8:3
HeavenWord 7 – Day 522
The Jealous Sadducees
Only God knows how much jealousy has motivated the evil in the world and within Christendom. The trouble with jealousy is that it guards itself jealously.