ACTS 25 Paul has certainly had many opportunities to speak for Christ before these Roman puppet leaders and he has remained “cool.” as we say. He has not changed his story but the Jewish leaders heap charge upon charge. They have no evidence and no witnesses, yet they are persistent. That is the way of […]
ACTS 24 Are We Prepared? Paul has been taken by night from Jerusalem to Caesarea to stand before Felix. Paul was assured that he would go to Rome because the Holy Spirit had reminded him that this would come to pass. In the meantime, the religious leaders, after hearing Paul’s testimony, seek further retribution from Felix. Paul […]
Psalm 13-15 Singing The psalmist is singing because the Lord has vindicated him. I loved the MSG reading, “I am singing at the top of my lungs, I am so full of answered prayers.” Are we singing today as we enter our houses of worship? When we sing, do we ponder all He has done […]
Acts 23 Be Strong and Courageous How many times have you set out to do what you thought was God’s will and all trouble of all kinds come your way and you wonder what is going on? You wonder where will this lead? So, it is comforting to know that what God has planned, that […]
Acts 22 As Paul stood before the Jewish rioters, he expertly took them through his testimony. Later, he would write these famous words: “the god of this world has blinded the minds of those who do not believe so they would not see the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image […]
Acts 21 A TV show with Jack Webb as the detective coined a phrase: “just the facts.” Too bad they didn’t have Jack Webb back in the days of Paul when the Jews in Jerusalem started a mob. They gave the commanding officer reasons Paul should be killed but not one of them had the truth. […]
Psalm 23 and 24 teach us both practical ideas for praying and praising God. He is our Shepherd and He is our provider and protector. Here’s an idea you might use as you meditate on these psalms: ACTS (A = Adoration, C = Confession, T = Thanksgiving, S = Supplication) You can build your own […]
ACTS 20 Praying a Blessing As Paul was preparing to leave those he loved he pronounced a blessing over them in his absence. “And now I entrust you to God and to the message of his grace” [Acts 20:32] These are words we often use as we set off on a journey leaving our beloveds behind. […]
Acts 19 In 1 Chron there is a story about a man named Jabez who prayed for God to enlarge his borders. Jabez called out to the God of Israel, “If only you would greatly bless me and expand my territory. May your hand be with me.”]1Chron 4:10] In some ways that is what Paul […]
Acts18 Always as I read this chapter, I am touched by the gift that Apollos brought to others. Dr. Luke writes: When he arrived, he assisted greatly those who had believed by grace. [Acts 18:27] Did he have a Bible study? Did he pray with them? What did Apollos do that assisted these believers? Further, what […]
