All Scripture is Profitable
- Baptist Daily Devotional
- Mar 23
- 3 min read
Rev. Tse Amable | March 23 2025 | Acts 7:2-4
KEY VERSE: “And he said, “Hear me, brethren and fathers! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran, …” Acts 7:2 (NIV)
MESSAGE: When Stephen began to address the Council, he chose to start with the story of Jehovah’s call of Abraham as recorded in Genesis 12:1-3. In his time, he did not have the Holy Bible made up of 66 books as you and I have today. But he also had the book of the prophets, the Psalms and Proverbs. Though he was defending the faith (“THE WAY”, as the Christian faith was then called), Stephen knew it all began with Father Abraham. This would resonate well with these Jews whose claim and boast was “Abraham is our father” (John 8:39).
But what Stephen did also pointed to the truth that “ all scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realise what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NLTSE).
Read and study the whole Bible (including the Old Testament) because every scripture in the Bible is profitable to you - to prepare and equip you to do every good work.
FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:
Do you know that you can share your faith in Jesus Christ with stories of Jehovah's dealings with the Old Testament saints, just as Stephen did? Take time to read and study the Old Testament because it is a foreshadowing of the New Testament.
PRAYER:
Father, I thank you for revealing Jesus Christ to us in the Old Testament through the stories of our patriarchs of faith. Teach me how to use the Old Testament stories to lead people to faith in Jesus Christ. Amen.
THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.
SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!
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DAILY word study: APPEARED The Greek word used in Acts 7:2 for “appeared” is ὤφθη (ōphthē), a form of the verb horaō, which means “to see,” “to behold,” or “to become visible.” This usage emphasizes a visible manifestation or divine revelation - a deliberate unveiling by God.
Stephen recalls that “the God of glory appeared to our father Abraham…” before he lived in Haran. This wasn’t a random vision - it was a purposeful act of revelation. God showed Himself to Abraham to initiate a covenant and a journey of faith that would affect generations. The term “appeared” in Scripture often marks the beginning of a divine mission or call (e.g., Genesis 12:1, Exodus 3:2, Acts 9:17).
This appearance affirms that God takes the initiative to reveal Himself through history, and that revelation is recorded in Scripture for our instruction. Stephen’s use of this moment reminds us that every recorded appearance of God in the Bible has meaning, purpose, and relevance for today.
Reflection: Do you view the recorded appearances of God in Scripture as relevant to your life now? God reveals Himself through His Word. Treasure those moments - they guide, call, and affirm His ongoing presence with His people.
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