Grietje Commelin 
“And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.” (Acts 2:42 ESV) Fortunately, you do not have to live out your faith alone. You share in God’s salvation together with millions of other believers. This makes you a member of the worldwide church, which becomes … Lees meer
“And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.” (Acts 2:42 ESV) The first thing the early church devoted itself to was the teaching of the apostles, which was centered on the Lord Jesus. On the Day of Pentecost, Peter spoke about Jesus’ life on … Lees meer
“And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.” (Acts 2:42 ESV) In the book of Acts, we read how the Christian church took shape after Jesus Christ had returned to heaven and the Holy Spirit had been poured out. This marked the beginning of … Lees meer
“But Hezekiah’s heart was proud and he did not respond to the kindness shown him; therefore the Lord’s wrath was on him and on Judah and Jerusalem.” (2 Chronicles 32:25 NIV) King Hezekiah and his people had miraculously escaped the Assyrian attack. News of this spread far and wide. People from many different countries were … Lees meer
“I cried like a swift or thrush, I moaned like a mourning dove. My eyes grew weak as I looked to the heavens. I am being threatened; Lord, come to my aid!” (Isaiah 38:14 NIV) After the political tensions came a personal trial. King Hezekiah became critically ill. The prophet Isaiah came to tell him … Lees meer
“By the way that he came he will return; he will not enter this city,’declares the Lord.‘I will defend this city and save it, for My sake and for the sake of David My servant!’” (Isaiah 37:34-35 NIV) Hezekiah was not disappointed. God truly intervened! He sent an angel who killed 185,000 Assyrian soldiers during … Lees meer
“Give ear, Lord, and hear; open your eyes, Lord, and see; listen to all the words Sennacherib has sent to ridicule the living God.” (Isaiah 37:17 NIV) King Hezekiah did not know what to do. How was he supposed to deal with the threatening letters from the Assyrian king? His army was not strong enough … Lees meer
“This is what the Lord says: Do not be afraid of what you have heard…” (Isaiah 37:6 NIV) King Hezekiah brought his worries to God. He also involved the prophet Isaiah in the situation. Soon Isaiah came with a reassuring message: Hezekiah and the people did not need to fear the threatening words of the … Lees meer
“When King Hezekiah heard this, he tore his clothes and put on sackcloth and went into the temple of the Lord. He sent Eliakim the palace administrator, Shebna the secretary, and the leading priests, all wearing sackcloth, to the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz.” (Isaiah 37:1-2 NIV) Hezekiah’s precautionary measures to keep the Assyrians away … Lees meer