Sosthenes[SÔö╝├às’thenÔöÇ├┤s]…–of sound strength or saviour from "i save." The chief ruler of the synagogue at Corinth who suffered at the hands of the Hellenistic Greeks when Gallio dismissed the case against Paul (Acts 18:17 RV). The believer or "brother" whom Paul unites with himself in addressing the Corinthian Church (1 Cor. 1:1). Perhaps both references […]
“Why is it important to study the various characters in the Bible?”……The Bible is filled with characters, literally and figuratively. Perhaps the best way to describe how the Bible portrays its characters is “human” because they are, in fact, human. The Bible is true and the people that inhabit its pages were real people with […]
“What should we learn from the life of Stephen?”……Acts 6:5 introduces a faithful man of God named Stephen: "a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit." It is noteworthy that there have always been those faithful believers whose love for and commitment to the Lord seem to shine through so greatly that others […]
Stephen His name means: “Crown” His work:After Pentecost, Stephen was one of seven leaders chosen to be the first “deacons” to serve the needy. …His character:He is a model of readiness and untold courage in the face of his adversaries.…His sorrow:In addition to the rocks that came hurling down on him, Stephen must have been […]
Shemaiah [ShÔöÇ├▓maÔöÇ┬¢’ah] –jehovah is fame, jehovah has heard or obeys the lord. Evidently this popular name was shared by many Bible men, and at times two of the following may be the same individual. It is not an easy matter to identify them exactly. A prophet sent by God to prevent Rehoboam from warring against […]
Shallum, Shallun [ShÔöÇ├ól’lum]……Recompense, retribution or spoilation. A son of Jabesh, who slew Zechariah, son of Jeroboam II. He became King of Israel for one month just before the near extinction of the nation, and was slain by Menahem, son of Gadi (2 Kings 15:10, 13-15). A son of Tikvah and husband of Huldah the prophetess […]
“What should we learn from the life of Silas?”……Silas was a leader in the early church, a fellow missionary with Paul, and a "faithful brother" (1 Peter 5:12). He was a Hellenistic Jew who, it seems, was also a Roman citizen (Acts 16:37). He is also referred to as "Silvanus" in Paul's Epistles (e.g., 1 […]