Psalm: 140 Meditation: ActsImagine being considered such a threat that your opponents are plotting for over two years to murder you. It is interesting to weigh the influence and wealth of the Jewish leadership against the value of Paul’s Roman citizenship and his right to appeal directly to the Emperor. Paul is given opportunities to …
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Saturday, July 16
Psalm: 30 Meditation: MarkWhile short, this passage carries many strong points, some of which are still being argued about today. Jesus’ ministry had many detractors and opponents, even within his own family. Similarly, the Messiah/prophet/sorcerer/demon arguments were used by some to confuse and deflect. Jesus’s wording, while severe, may actually not have been taken seriously …