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Devotions
Pancreatitis and Kingdom Advance
I recently finished a biography of William McKinley, the 25th president of the United States. The author (Robert W. Merry) detailed McKinley’s assassination. On 6 September 1901, McKinley was shot twice in the stomach as he attended the World’s Fair in Buffalo New...
Blessed to Be (and to See) a Blessing
I’m writing this in Southeast Asia, feeling exceptionally blessed after three days of seeing the way Brackenhurst Baptist Church has been, and continues to be, a blessing in this part of the world. I have been reminded of the biblical principle that God blesses his...
Sermons
Doug Van Meter - 3 September, 2023
Very Hidden Figures (Acts 1:12–26)
In our “Hidden Figures” series, we have highlighted several biblical examples of characters who are not prominent in Scripture yet vital to the advancement of God’s kingdom. Some were very obscure, only mentioned once. But I doubt any figures are more “hidden” than the two in our text this evening” “Joseph called Barsabbas” and “Matthias.” Very hidden indeed. These two names appear only here in Scripture and there is very little information concerning them. Yet what we are told provides enough material for them to serve as examples for disciples of Jesus Christ. We consider our text under four broad headings: 1. The Context of the Situation (vv. 12–20) 2. The Criteria of the Selection (vv. 21–23) 3. The Choice by the Sovereign (vv. 24–26) 4. The Conundrum of the Silence
Scripture References: Acts 1:12-26
From Series: "Hidden Figures"
Lessons from some of the lesser known characters in Scripture.
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Very Hidden Figures (Acts 1:12–26)Doug Van Meter - 3 September, 2023Acts 1:12-26 |
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Getting into the Way of Grace (Acts 8:26–39)Anton Beetge - 30 July, 2023Acts 8:26-39 |
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A Life of Prayer (1 Samuel 1:1–20)Tommie van der Walt - 16 July, 20231 Samuel 1:1-20 |
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The Women Who Followed Jesus (Luke 8:1–3)Stephen Scholtz - 2 July, 2023Luke 8:1-3 |
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The Dynamic Duo (Acts 18:1–4, 24–28)Stuart Chase - 25 June, 2023Acts 18:1-4 |
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Baruch the Scribe (Jeremiah 45:1–5)Anton Beetge - 18 June, 2023Jeremiah 45:1-5 |
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Make a Stand for the Gospel (Ephesians 6:21–22)Tommie van der Walt - 4 June, 2023Ephesians 6:21-22 |
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The Selfless Servant (2 Timothy 1:8–2:3)Edwin Steytler - 28 May, 20232 Timothy 1:8-18 |
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The Mediator (1 Samuel 25:1–44)Stuart Chase - 14 May, 20231 Samuel 25:1-44 |
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The Difficulty of Discipleship (Acts 9:1–22)Stephen Scholtz - 7 May, 2023Acts 9:1-22 |
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Doug Van Meter - 3 September, 2023
Very Hidden Figures (Acts 1:12–26)
In our “Hidden Figures” series, we have highlighted several biblical examples of characters who are not prominent in Scripture yet vital to the advancement of God’s kingdom. Some were very obscure, only mentioned once. But I doubt any figures are more “hidden” than the two in our text this evening” “Joseph called Barsabbas” and “Matthias.” Very hidden indeed. These two names appear only here in Scripture and there is very little information concerning them. Yet what we are told provides enough material for them to serve as examples for disciples of Jesus Christ. We consider our text under four broad headings: 1. The Context of the Situation (vv. 12–20) 2. The Criteria of the Selection (vv. 21–23) 3. The Choice by the Sovereign (vv. 24–26) 4. The Conundrum of the Silence
Scripture References: Acts 1:12-26
From Series: "Hidden Figures"
Lessons from some of the lesser known characters in Scripture.
More From "Hidden Figures"
3 September, 2023
Very Hidden Figures (Acts 1:12–26)
Doug Van Meter
Acts 1:12-26
30 July, 2023
Getting into the Way of Grace (Acts 8:26–39)
Anton Beetge
Acts 8:26-39
16 July, 2023
A Life of Prayer (1 Samuel 1:1–20)
Tommie van der Walt
1 Samuel 1:1-20
2 July, 2023
The Women Who Followed Jesus (Luke 8:1–3)
Stephen Scholtz
Luke 8:1-3
25 June, 2023
The Dynamic Duo (Acts 18:1–4, 24–28)
Stuart Chase
Acts 18:1-4
18 June, 2023
Baruch the Scribe (Jeremiah 45:1–5)
Anton Beetge
Jeremiah 45:1-5
4 June, 2023
Make a Stand for the Gospel (Ephesians 6:21–22)
Tommie van der Walt
Ephesians 6:21-22
28 May, 2023
The Selfless Servant (2 Timothy 1:8–2:3)
Edwin Steytler
2 Timothy 1:8-18
14 May, 2023
The Mediator (1 Samuel 25:1–44)
Stuart Chase
1 Samuel 25:1-44
7 May, 2023
The Difficulty of Discipleship (Acts 9:1–22)
Stephen Scholtz
Acts 9:1-22
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