Day 29: Acts 19:1-22 In this way the word of the Lord spread widely and grew in power. (v. 20) I love this one line. It says so much. If you read the preceding passages of Scripture you will read how handkerchiefs that touched Paul were sent to … [Continue reading]
April 07, 2014–The Ministry of Correction
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Day 28: Acts 18:1-28 You really have to give Aquila and Priscilla a lot if credit for what they did with Apollos. Credit for their courage. Credit for their caring. Credit for their correction. First, for their courage. Let's remember the … [Continue reading]
April 06, 2014–Finding Opportunities
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Day 27: Acts 17:16-34 In verse 16, we find Paul being stirred in his spirit due to the idolatry he witnesses in Athens. One characteristic of a true disciple of Christ is that they are concerned about the world they live in. It is not acceptable to … [Continue reading]
April 05, 2014–Two kinds of Responses to Preaching
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Day 26: Acts 17:1-15 Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. (Acts 17:11) This is a … [Continue reading]
April 04, 2014–In the Wake of the Quake
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Day 25: Acts 16:19-40 At midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors … [Continue reading]
April 03, 2014–Being Led by the Spirit
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Day 24: Acts 16:1-18 As we go through our readings day by day, we discover that the primary factor in determining the “acts” of the believers during this time period was the direction provided by the Lord. Sometimes direction came through … [Continue reading]
April 02, 2014–Walking Together makes us All Stronger
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Day 23: Acts 15:22-40 “Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the believers.” (v. 32) This to me is a very interesting passage of scripture. The leaders of the early church had formed a council to … [Continue reading]
April 01, 2014–Do you honour your Spiritual Authority?
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Day 22: Acts 15:1-21 The leadership of the early Church is forced to confront a serious theological issue that threatens to rip them apart. “Do Gentiles who become Christians need to become Jews first through the rite of circumcision or not?” The … [Continue reading]
March 31, 2014–“Fear not, for I am with you”
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Day 21: Acts 14:1-28 In our reading today we see Paul and Barnabas, faithful Christian workers who have “sold out” for the cause of Christ. As I go through the account, I find myself becoming almost tired at even reading everything they did. It’s … [Continue reading]
March 30, 2014–Dealing with Scoffers and Mockers
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Day 20: Acts 13:32-52 But the Jewish leaders incited the God-fearing women of high standing and the leading men of the city. They stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them from their region. So they shook the dust off their … [Continue reading]
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