Paul the Apostle, who admonished countless Christians to "adorn themselves in modest apparel," describing himself as "naked?" Yes, or at least facing episodes of "nakedness" in his Ministry. One that spanned 35 years or so of hard labor for Jesus. … [Continue reading]
PAUL’S HARDSHIPS, COLDNESS
They had no "central heating" back in those days. And Winters could be pretty severe. Paul the Apostle tells us in 2nd Corinthians 11:27 that in his Ministry he at times endured the "cold." Here's the Text, in part: "In weariness and … [Continue reading]
PAUL’S HARDSHIPS, “FASTINGS”
Two days ago, in our Lesson about Paul here on the Website, we learned that the Apostle suffered from time to time "hunger." Not just between means, of course. But elongated hunger. Yet, when so deprived of food, he continued to serve God. Now we … [Continue reading]
PAUL’S HARDSHIPS, THIRST
Maybe I should have included today's "trial" in Paul's life ... right alongside yesterday's "hard" situation. Even he did that: "in hunger and thirst." Still part of 2nd Corinthians 11:27. The word "and" is a conjunction, showing "linkage." Paul does … [Continue reading]
PAUL’S HARDSHIPS, HUNGER
Paul, hungry? The man who wrote the following words. "But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19 Yet this same Paul did relate, autobiographically, that he had been ... "in labours … [Continue reading]
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