Jamie teaches on the healing that is available to all of us while telling the story of Paul and Barnabas healing a lame man in Acts 14. Paul and Barnabas were stoned for teaching God’s Word. “We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” Jamie says. It is far more important to be obedient to God than to try to stay alive.
Topic: Persecution
Acts Chapter 12
Jamie teaches through Acts Chapter 12. In this chapter, Peter was in jail about to be executed, but God sent an angel to rescue him. Also, King Herod received harsh judgement for taking glory from God. The worst of all sins, Jamie says, is taking credit for something God has done. Also, whenever there is persecution, the Word of God and the church always increase and spread.
Acts Chapter 8
In this study of Acts Chapter 8, Jamie explains how persecution in the church brings out the character-building aspects of the Holy Spirit. He talks about Simon the sorcerer, who thought he could profit from being spiritual. Jamie says he fears for people who attend church because they think they can profit monetarily from the relationships there. The church is not a place to build our own kingdoms. Our motives must be pure.
Acts Chapter 5 (Part 2 of 2)
Covering the text in the last part of Acts Chapter 5, Jamie states that simply presenting the Word of God will not bring power to the church. It must be accompanied by unity in the church through the Holy Spirit. Unity in the church brings forth the power of God. Also, preserving our physical life is not our ultimate goal. Our goal is obedience to God.
Dealing with an Adversary
Do know of people who don’t like you? Who want to harm you? How do you deal with them? There are specific instructions in the scriptures that relate to this situation. And if you will do what God says you are to do, you will find yourself being blessed in the process.
Persecution is Normal for Every Christian Life (The Christian Life)
If you are living a life in Christ Jesus, you can expect persecution. In fact, the godlier you become the more persecution will come your way. How do you deal with it? Do you look at persecution as a tool God uses to grow you into the person He wants you to be? Or are you resentful and bitter? God has a higher calling for each of us and it’s through persecution and crisis that we grow into His higher calling.