SCRIPTURE: Acts 25:1-12 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: What has to happen within ‘righteous’ people that would bring them to this point, that they would be willing to “prepare an ambush to kill” Paul, all in the name of their religion. Sadly, this has happened often, and many of those people claimed to be Christ-followers. Jesus called these Jewish leaders…
Author: Norm
Nov 2 — Acts 24:10-27
SCRIPTURE: Acts 24:10-27 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Paul did not intentionally provoke the Jews, and he did not “desecrate” the temple, as the Jews from Asia said (Acts 21:27-29). I like how the movement is called “the Way”, since it describes a way of life. Paul mentions that he believes everything that agrees with the Law, but this does not…
Nov 1 — Acts 23:23-24:9
SCRIPTURE: Acts 23:23-24:9 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: This story reminds me of what is happening here in Canada, with the Dalai Lama in town, and the Chinese government accusing him of being a terrorist, promoting violence and rebellion against the nation of China. No doubt he does pose a threat to their authority, but he does not promote violence….
Bible Readings (February)
FEBRUARY 1. Revelation 18:1-24 2. Revelation 19:1-10 3. Revelation 19:11-21 4. Revelation 20:1-15 5. Revelation 21:1-8 6. Revelation 21:9-27 7. Revelation 22:1-11 8. Revelation 22:12-21 9. Joshua 9:1-15 10. Joshua 9:16-27 11. Joshua 10:1-15 12. Joshua 10:16-28 13. Joshua 10:29-43 14. Joshua 11:1-15 15. Joshua 11:16-23 16. Joshua 12:1-24 17. Joshua 13:1-14 18. Joshua 13:15-33 …
Oct 31 — Acts 23:12-22
SCRIPTURE: Acts 23:12-22 Paul’s big adventure continues! He is imprisoned again after being rescued by the commander for a third time. Those Jews are determined to be rid of Paul! They form a conspiracy to kill him. God arranges it so that the commander can find out and protect Paul. Paul already knows he is to…
What can I do about world hunger?
This Sunday (Nov 4, 2007) we have Pastor Gerry Rignalda leading service. He will be speaking on the theme of World Hunger, based on Matthew 14:13-21, You Give Them Something To Eat. So here is the question, what is our responsibility as Christ-followers to the millions of people worldwide who do not have enough to eat?…
Oct 30 — Acts 22:30-23:11
SCRIPTURE: Acts 22:30-23:11 The plot of Paul’s story takes another turn. Paul is released from custody to stand before the Jewish leaders. He states that he has a good conscience before God. Ananias can’t accept that and orders his face slapped! Paul curses Ananias. Paul is an honorable man. When he realized that Ananias was the…
Oct 29 — Acts 22:22-29
Welcome to Jill Hamming, a friend of mine from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, and a regular participant on this web page. She will share her reflections on the readings from Acts 20-23. Scripture: Acts 22:22-29 Paul’s wild adventure continues. He’s been saved from the angry mob, allowed to speak, threatened by the crowd again, rescued…
Oct 28 — Acts 21:37-22:21
Welcome to Jill Hamming, a friend of mine from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, and a regular participant on this web page. She will share her reflections on the readings from Acts 20-23. SCRIPTURE: Acts 21:37-22:21 Paul’s life is like the wildest adventure story. It would make great reality T.V. The man who is on a mission…
Oct 27 — Acts 21:17-36
Welcome to Jill Hamming, a friend of mine from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, and a regular participant on this web page. She will share her reflections on the readings from Acts 20-23. Scripture: Acts 21:1-16 The elders are worried about how Paul will be treated in Jerusalem. Not just the Jews but even the Jewish converts will…