Agape Ministries International Podcast - Ep. 001
Shalom! Throughout history times and seasons have always been very important for mankind. In fact, the Bible is written around times and seasons, and I believe it is because timing is significant to enter into God’s perfect moment and move forward in step with Him. Tonight, at sundown is the beginning of the feast of Hanukkah, a time and season God has designed for His people to enter into His special presence. I invite you to listen to this podcast to understand the meaning and the significance of Hanukkah. The podcast ends with an intro of an exciting Bible study that starts next week. God bless you!
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Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
In this chapter, Paul pleads his case before King Agrippa and Governor Festus of Caesarea. Paul motions his hand and says he's very fortunate to be standing before him, as Agrippa was well acquainted with Jewish customs and controversies. He begins to tell his entire testimony. First his early life as a pharisee, persecuting followers of Jesus. He also testified about his Damascus journey, where he was afflicted by a blinding light and his first encounter with Jesus who changed his life forever.
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
While in Jerusalem, Festus hears the officials and high priests relate stories to him regarding Paul. Even after two years in prison, this Jewish pack was still out to kill him. They asked for Festus' help to deliver Paul to them, which he refused as he wanted to first go to Caesarea to allow Paul to tell his own side of the story. We hear the grievous accusations against Paul as well as Paul's rebuttal and opportunity to minister in this trial.
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
In this chapter, Paul is sent to Caesarea after being rescued by 200 Roman soldiers from the plot to ambush him by more than 40 Jewish men. He's kept in Herod's judgement hall, when Ananias, the high priest, comes into his cell with several elders and a lawyer, Tertullus. He claims the high priest had just stopped Paul from committing what they believed was a defilement of the temple, when Lysias, a military commander interrupted them and took Paul away. Of course we know this is not true and more.
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
As we see from the time Paul was compelled by Holy Spirit to start his fourth and final mission trip; under normal circumstances this trip would have in no way been seen as a Holy Spirit led assignment. Not then or with today's Christianity. To Paul and Holy Spirit, this was just as much a missionary assignment as the first three. Keep that in mind, as we read this chapter, and we'll find the heart of Father God, to relentlessly bring salvation through Jesus Christ to everyone we meet as believers.
Our background
AMI was founded by Mr. Sikhumbuzo Mkhize and Mrs. Bonani Mkhize in March 2008. Over a period of 30 years prior, they have two diplomas from bible training, have served as Board members of a local church in Cape Town, served as senior leaders in a church in KwaZulu-Natal, as well as served in Prison ministry and International Prayer movement in Africa. AMI is a family of ministries with different assignments but with the same vision to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the nations.