Do you know when Christmas was first mentioned in the Bible? It wasn’t when the angels appeared to Mary or Joseph announcing the coming birth of Jesus. The first mention of the birth of the Savior came at the very beginning of human history, in the garden of Eden.

This text looks at the story and speech of Stephen. We'll see how the Risen Jesus empowers Stephen to preach the gospel boldly and we'll see how the dead hearts of the religious leaders lead them to murder Stephen, the first martyr for Jesus. At the end of this story, who is dead, and who is alive? Is your faith dead or alive?

This text looks at the story and speech of Stephen. We'll see how the Risen Jesus empowers Stephen to preach the gospel boldly and we'll see how the dead hearts of the religious leaders lead them to murder Stephen, the first martyr for Jesus. At the end of this story, who is dead, and who is alive? Is your faith dead or alive?

We often think of heroism as involving great power, beauty as external appearance, and wisdom as lofty philosophy. The book of Proverbs, however, ends with a powerful poem that shows us true heroism, true beauty, and true wisdom

We often think of heroism as involving great power, beauty as external appearance, and wisdom as lofty philosophy. The book of Proverbs, however, ends with a powerful poem that shows us true heroism, true beauty, and true wisdom

Christians sometimes get frustrated with discussions about church organization and structure. We wonder, “Why is are we talking about elders and deacons, committees and processes? Shouldn’t we be focused on reaching people outside the church?” But what if a well-ordered church internally enables an effective gospel witness externally? Have you ever thought that your church’s organization and structure could either help or hinder your church’s mission to proclaim the gospel?

Christians sometimes get frustrated with discussions about church organization and structure. We wonder, “Why is are we talking about elders and deacons, committees and processes? Shouldn’t we be focused on reaching people outside the church?” But what if a well-ordered church internally enables an effective gospel witness externally? Have you ever thought that your church’s organization and structure could either help or hinder your church’s mission to proclaim the gospel?

As we recognise the differences between ant and slug, we recognise that God calls us to work, He calls us to recognise our responsibility, not only in our employment but also in our spiritual lives. Consider today your purpose in being in the UAE, consider why you do what you do. Recognise our purpose is to glorify God in all we say and do.

As we recognise the differences between ant and slug, we recognise that God calls us to work, He calls us to recognise our responsibility, not only in our employment but also in our spiritual lives. Consider today your purpose in being in the UAE, consider why you do what you do. Recognise our purpose is to glorify God in all we say and do.

We return to the book of Acts this week and observe the apostles’ resolve to “obey God rather than men.” Despite increasing opposition to the gospel, the apostles stay faithful, counting it an honor to suffer for Jesus’ name. And despite the opponents’ efforts to suppress the truth, God’s unstoppable Word overcomes every obstacle.