Psalm: 93 Meditation: ActsThis is a story of two men that thought everything was going along fine. As a favorite of the Sanhedrin, Paul was searching for people like Ananias. Jesus stopped Paul in his tracks, blinding him and changing the direction of his life. Ananias receives a vision that reveals he must minister to the …
Tag: Paul
Thursday, September 15
Psalm: 70 Meditation: 1 Cor One amazing thing about Paul’s writing is his ability to return back to his point. Here he is reminding the Corinthians of the importance of their life in Christ. He even gives examples of individuals to be emulated and followed. Can you define the saying “pressing to the goal?” What …
Tuesday, September 6
Psalm: 45 Meditation: PhilAfter praising and thanking the Philippian Christians for their steadfast belief, Paul begins a discussion of his situation and how it helped spread the Gospel amongst the Roman Guard and people. Paul points out that the Gospel goes forth, whether the motives of those preaching are pure or not. Paul tells us …
Sunday, August 28
Psalm: 118 Meditation 2 CorWhy does Paul mention witnesses? What is the test Paul calls for and what evidence should they seek? How can you be weak and powerful at the same time? What is a Trinitarian Benediction? Gospel:Mark 5:25-34 New Testament:2 Cor 13:1-11 Old Testament:Judges 16:15-31
Tuesday, August 16
Psalm: 120 Meditation: ActsHave you ever wondered and/or been in awe of the little details of God’s nudges or fingerprints in history? Paul was a Benjamite by ancestry and Jew by religion but also a Roman citizen because of his place of birth and Roman imperial decree. This latter fact is used by the Roman …
Tuesday, July 26
Psalm: 61, 62 Meditation: ActsIt is important to note the role of the Holy Spirit in both where Paul and his companions were traveling and also in preparing the hearts of those that would respond to God’s call. Lydia is singled out for mention as a believer in God and both her business and her …
Wednesday, July 20
Psalm: 119:49-72 Meditation: ActsGod’s work, and his workers, will not go unchallenged. Paul’s enemies even attempted to murder him and dispose of his body, but Paul got back up and left the city the next day. He continued to preach, teach, and support the church elders and followers of the area. Gospel: …
Thursday, July 14
Psalm: 37:1-18 Meditation: Acts Paul and Barnabas were set aside for ministry by the Holy Spirit. As they traveled together, they witnessed and taught the gospel even to the great and powerful in the cultures that they visited. Being countered and ridiculed by a sorcerer, Paul called upon the Lord to blind the false prophet …
Saturday, July 2
Psalm: 137 Meditation: ActsAnanias was a man of great faith. How would you react if God told you to go and help or heal your greatest enemy; someone who has wrought untold pain and death on your family? He is told that Saul (changed to Paul by God) would carry Jesus’ message to the gentiles …
Monday, June 6
Psalm: 56 Meditation:2 Corinthians: How do you give a message that someone doesn’t want to hear? Truth can still hurt. It has to be delivered with humility and respect for the person that is receiving the needed words. Paul writes to ask everyone to hear and remember the message. The messenger, way of speaking, or …
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