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Torn Away – Acts 21:1

Acts 21:1 After we had torn ourselves away from them, we put out to sea and sailed straight to Kos. The next day we went to Rhodes and from there to Patara. Have you noticed that there are some people that you just love to be around? And there are some people that are justContinue reading “Torn Away – Acts 21:1”

On the Table – Acts 20:27

Acts 20:27 For I have not hesitated to proclaim to you the whole will of God. Sometimes I wonder if I hold back in declaring the Truth. Sometimes I think I hesitate when I should be bold. When I engage I want to have the best chance for a willing heart ready to receive whatContinue reading “On the Table – Acts 20:27”

Second Hand – Acts 19:15

Acts 19:15 One day the evil spirit answered them, “Jesus I know, and Paul I know about, but who are you?” Have you ever been around someone who “name drops” in almost every conversation? It is almost like they know everyone of ‘importance’ and using that other person’s name somehow boosts their own standing inContinue reading “Second Hand – Acts 19:15”

Other Teachers – Acts 18:26&28

Acts 18:26, 28 He began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they invited him to their home and explained to him the way of God more adequately. 28 For he vigorously refuted his Jewish opponents in public debate, proving from the Scriptures that Jesus was the Messiah. There areContinue reading “Other Teachers – Acts 18:26&28”

Waiting – Acts 17:16

Acts 17:16 While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols. Waiting is often the most difficult thing to do in life. Just ask anyone waiting outside a Trauma Emergency Room. The time seems to move so slowly with each second stretching pastContinue reading “Waiting – Acts 17:16”

Rights! – Acts 16:37

Acts 16:37 But Paul said to the officer: “They beat us publicly without a trial, even though we are Roman citizens, and threw us into prison. And now do they want to get rid of us quietly? No! Let them come themselves and escort us out.” When is the time to assert our rights? WhenContinue reading “Rights! – Acts 16:37”

Simple Restrictions – Acts 15:20

Acts 15:20 Instead we should write to them, telling them to abstain from food polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from the meat of strangled animals and from blood. Sometimes we make membership so difficult. We live in gated communities with access codes and electronic entry keys. We have applications for organizations that would rivalContinue reading “Simple Restrictions – Acts 15:20”

One Step Ahead – Acts 14:6-7

Acts 14:6-7 But they found out about it and fled to the Lycaonian cities of Lystra and Derbe and to the surrounding country, 7 where they continued to preach the gospel. Have you ever had to live on the “lamb”, running from the law, or an abuser, staying hidden to avoid capture? We see theseContinue reading “One Step Ahead – Acts 14:6-7”

Expunged – Acts 13:38-39

Acts 13:38-39 “Therefore, my friends, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. 39Through him everyone who believes is set free from every sin, a justification you were not able to obtain under the law of Moses. My heart warms when people are willing to listen toContinue reading “Expunged – Acts 13:38-39”

Credit Due – Acts 12:22

Acts 12:22 They shouted, “This is the voice of a god, not of a man.” It can be so easy to give credit where credit isn’t due. Leaders throughout history have been given credit for events over which they had no control. Most of the time nothing happens to them. They bask in the limelightContinue reading “Credit Due – Acts 12:22”