_COMPANIONS OF CHRIST_ ‘They took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.’ Acts 4:13 The first outbreak of enmity against the disciples, and on their trial men recognised that they had been with Jesus. I. WE MUST BE WITH JESUS if we would bear a good testimony for Him:— (_a_) _ In th... [ Continue Reading ]
_THE DECISIVE TEST_ ‘Whether it be right in the sight of God.’ Acts 4:19 This decisive test must always be used as to every action, ‘Whether it be right.’ And the world wanted then, and the world wants to-day, sons and daughters who are bold enough to stand side by side with those two grand men... [ Continue Reading ]
_BARNABAS_ ‘Barnabas, (which is being interpreted, The son of consolation).’ Acts 4:36 The name Barnabas may be equally translated ‘Son of Prophecy’ or ‘Son of Consolation.’ We cling to the latter, having grown up with it in our authorised version and having felt its appeal to the needs of our hu... [ Continue Reading ]