Testing – Faith & Reason Nexus

November 2, 2026

Gamaliel’s Speech: A Historical Chronology Problem

Another historical difficulty in the New Testament appears in Gamaliel’s speech in Acts 5:34–39. In this passage, Gamaliel, a respected Pharisee and teacher of the Law, advises the Jewish council to be cautious about persecuting the apostles. To support his argument, he refers to two earlier movements led by Theudas and Judas the Galilean. However,… Continue reading

Bible, Short Messages

Biblical Chronology, Book of Acts, dailyprompt, Early Christianity, Gamaliel, Historical Differences, Jewish History, Josephus, Judas the Galilean, Roman Census, Testing, Theudas

October 7, 2019

Prove All Things

“Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.”— 1 Thessalonians 5:21 “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear.”— 1 Peter 3:15 “HOLD FAST” This indicates that you… Continue reading

Bible, Short Messages

Discernment, Evidence, Examination, Integrity, judgment, Knowledge, Testing, truth, Understanding, Wisdom

January 11, 2019

Israel’s Wilderness and Complaining

EGYPTBeginning of the Passover Exodus 12:1-18Blood on the doorpost Exodus 12:22Death of the firstborn Exodus 12:29Pharaoh releases Israel Exodus 20:33Israelites take spoils of Egypt Exodus 12:35-36Joseph’s bones taken from Egypt Exodus 13:19Cloud by day, pillar of fire by night begins Exodus 13:20-22 RED SEAIsrael passes through on dry land Exodus 14:16-22, 29Egyptian army drowns Exodus… Continue reading

Bible, Short Messages

Complaining, Exodus, God’s Provision, Grumbling, Israelites, Lessons, Manna, Quail, Testing, Wilderness