Hannah worships the Lord with a powerful prayer of thanksgiving and praise to the One Who answered her plea for a son. Under the care and training of the priest Eli, the child Samuel began ministry to the Lord, “And the child Samuel grew in stature, and in favor both with the Lord and men” (1 Samuel 2:26 NKJV). In contrast, Eli’s own sons “…were corrupt;…
After three months on the island of Malta, Paul and the rest of his shipwrecked company set sail again for Italy, landing in Puteoli (Pozzuoli today, near Naples) and then traveling by land north to Rome. As was his custom, Paul preached first to the Jews in Rome, “…persuading them concerning Jesus from both the Law of Moses and the Prophets, from morning till…
Paul, with other prisoners, now sets sail under guard for Rome. Encountering stormy weather, the ship’s captain disregards Paul’s counsel to overwinter on Crete, a decision that leads eventually to shipwreck and the loss of all their valuable cargo. Fearing death, Paul exhorts them, “Men, you should have listened to me, and not have sailed from Crete and incurred this disaster and…
Should Christians support the Jews’ claim to the land of Israel, since they are living in unbelief? Will people be saved during the Tribulation Period? In Part 3 of this three-part 2025 prophecy update, Pastor Kevin continues to review “Things we Know” from the prophetic Scriptures that will characterize the last days. Drawing from both Old Testament and New Testament Scriptures, Pastor Kevin answers…