Acts 26:32 Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar.” There are definite moments in life when the “what ifs” seem to overtake us. It sometimes takes the form of “if only” or “Why didn’t I?” Have you had these moments in your life? IContinue reading “Acts 26:32 What If’s”
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Acts 22:25 “Rights”
Acts 22:25 As they stretched him out to flog him, Paul said to the centurion standing there, “Is it legal for you to flog a Roman citizen who hasn’t even been found guilty?” Rights! Have you noticed the ever-growing list of “rights” that people are asserting these days? The right not to be offended seemsContinue reading “Acts 22:25 “Rights””
Acts 20:29 Warning
Acts 20:29 I know that after I leave, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. Last words are important. The last words a loved one speaks can be very powerful, life transforming. When we say goodbye to someone because we are moving, and probably won’t return, those words meanContinue reading “Acts 20:29 Warning”
Acts 17:2-3 Authority
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”
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”
The Arnold Journey 