Monthly Archives: September 2010

Phoebe: Succourer of Many

“….for she hath been a succourer of many, and myself also” (Romans 16:2b). Phoebe was there for those who were in want or distress. She was quick to give assistance to those facing difficult times.  Paul mentioned in our Scripture … Continue reading

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Phoebe: Servant and “Deaconess”

“I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea” (Romans 16:1). One  commentary shares that Phoebe may have been a woman of means, but that didn’t interfere with her serving in … Continue reading

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Phoebe: Sister and Friend

“I commend unto you Phebe our sister…” (Romans 16:la). Paul begins his introduction of Phoebe by calling her “sister.”  This is not literally, but spiritually.  She was a Christian, part of the family of God, a sister in the faith.  … Continue reading

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A Commendation

“I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea” (Romans 16:1). Today’s Scripture is the key verse for the whole week.  Our TWG Bible study writer says “In 52 words, Paul … Continue reading

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Tent Pegs

“Bronze was also used to make the bases for the posts that supported the curtains around the courtyard, the bases for the curtain at the entrance of the courtyard, and all the tent pegs for the Tabernacle and the courtyard”  … Continue reading

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Let’s Ask God

“Then Saul said, Let’s chase the Philistines all night and destroy every last one of them.  His men replied, We’ll do whatever you think is best.  But the priest said, Let’s ask God first”  (1 Samuel 14:36 NLT). Just how … Continue reading

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Blessed Above Women

“Blessed above women shall Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite be, blessed shall she be above women in the tent”  (Judges 5:24). In Judges 5 we see verses of the song  Deborah sang after Israel’s victory over Sisera and … Continue reading

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