Acts 17:2-3 As was his custom, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, 3 explaining and proving that the Messiah had to suffer and rise from the dead. “This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Messiah,” he said. What is the source ofContinue reading “Acts 17:2-3 Authority”
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Acts 14:3 Margins
Acts 14:3 So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly for the Lord, who confirmed the message of his grace by enabling them to perform signs and wonders. Have you ever wondered why miracles don’t happen today, miracles like those written in the pages of the Scriptures? Or do they happen, and weContinue reading “Acts 14:3 Margins”
Acts 11:18 Change of Mind
Acts 11:18 When they heard this, they had no further objections and praised God, saying, “So then, even to Gentiles God has granted repentance that leads to life.” I remember being in Romania doing some missions work with orphans, and the washing machine was broken. I know nothing about washing machines, other than you plugContinue reading “Acts 11:18 Change of Mind”
Acts 9:6 & 16 Contrasting Messages
Acts 9:6 “Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.” 16 “I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.” Sometimes we receive mixed messages. I received a “late payment” notice yesterday in the mail. But I could have sworn that I hadContinue reading “Acts 9:6 & 16 Contrasting Messages”
Acts 7:51 Switch Flipped
Acts 7:51 “You stiff-necked people! Your hearts and ears are still uncircumcised. You are just like your ancestors: You always resist the Holy Spirit!” Have you ever been talking with someone and suddenly, or at least it seems that way, they flip a switch and tears or anger just seem to leak out? “Where didContinue reading “Acts 7:51 Switch Flipped”
Acts 5:41 Flogged
Acts 5:41 The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name. We are a culture that seems to take offense at almost everything. Or at least certain sectors take offense. Either we have over-sensitive emotional radar (my favorite opinion) or society has become less polite andContinue reading “Acts 5:41 Flogged”
Acts 4:6 The Last Time
Acts 4:6 Annas the high priest was there, and so were Caiaphas, John, Alexander and others of the high priest’s family. When was the last time your family got together for a special event? How was it? For some families, these kinds of get togethers are nothing but an invitation for continuing the fight thatContinue reading “Acts 4:6 The Last Time”
Acts 2:4 Heart Language
Acts 2:4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. There is nothing better than hearing a message of love spoken in your own native language. This native language is often called the “heart” language by those who translate the Scriptures aroundContinue reading “Acts 2:4 Heart Language”
John 20:30-31 Spoiler Alert!
John 20:30-31 Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. 31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. “Spoiler Alert!” We see these words inContinue reading “John 20:30-31 Spoiler Alert!”
John 19: 30 Unceremoniously
John 19:30 When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. Death is coming for us all! What an encouraging word, don’t you think? With this kind of uplifting message, who needs the plague! But accepting the inevitable can have positive effectsContinue reading “John 19: 30 Unceremoniously”
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