S. S. Times Acts 12:1-19 Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church.… The Church — 1. May expect to be attacked by its enemies so long as it has any. 2. Often has had to sustain the loss of leaders who seemed to be almost indispensable. 3. Has had to learn that God will not always interfere to save his servants from death — that one's death may be of more service than his life. 4. Often has had to suffer from those who attacked it simply to curry favour with others. 5. Has been taught that many a seeming calamity has turned out to be a blessing signally manifesting the glory of God. 6. Has found that prayer is its best weapon in fighting with persecution. 7. Has found through prayer that God could overcome the enemies whom it was too weak to encounter. (S. S. Times.) Parallel Verses KJV: Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church.WEB: Now about that time, King Herod stretched out his hands to oppress some of the assembly. |
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