Acts of the Apostles 13:10

What can Christians do amid persecution? Pray and encourage one another. In this Plan, Temi Michael-O shares warfare prayers and words of encouragement from the Book of Acts to win the battle against the enemies of the gospel.

In 50 carefully selected passages from the Bible, you will discover the essential question Paul asked the Lord while he was traveling to Damascus: "What shall I do, Lord?" Have you ever asked yourself, What difference am I making with my life? On some level, we all struggle to find our own answer to that fundamental question. The search for significance is the underlying motivation for virtually all human activity.

An anonymous quotation says, "He died in public for you. Why would you live your Christian life in private?" A genuine transformation almost always follows a public testimony, whether to one or two, perhaps a group of people. It's like discovering a cure for a dreaded disease, you just don't keep it to yourself. Make your faith public!

You’ve heard many Bible stories hundreds of times, but how many behind-the-scenes details are you missing? A little context is all you need to discover the rich meaning behind the stories of Scripture. That’s what this sampling of the NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible provides. Every day’s reading is packed with expert insight into the “whys” and “hows” behind familiar narratives that cast new light on ancient ways.