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…
Oct 26 — Acts 21:1-16
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 Talk about courage! Paul has known for weeks that when he gets to Jerusalem he is facing pain and hardship. He also…
Oct 25 — Acts 20:13-38
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 20:13-38 Paul is warning the Ephesians about false teachers. He is so concerned. Christians can get mislead by false teachers. How do you…
What is the Gospel?
This Sunday (Oct 28, 2007) I am going to try and answer the question, “What Is The Gospel?”. So what would you say in answer to this question? What is the message of “good news” that we as Christ-followers are committed to sharing…. Just that you know, I find the answer that Jesus died for our sins…
Wish to remain anonymous?
I have been wondering about WHY people do not leave more comments or replies. One reason given to me is because people feel uncomfortable leaving their thoughts online for others to read (and criticize). Fair enough! How about leaving your thoughts under a pseudonym (an alias). Pick something neutral or vague (like ‘guest’ or ‘pbs22’…
Oct 24 — Acts 20:1-12
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 20:1-12 Recently I heard a talk about the importance of our stories. -Stories that are passed down among families and friends about good…
Oct 23 — Daniel 12:1-13
SCRIPTURE: Daniel 12:1-13 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: The vision is not an easy one, not easy to understand and not easy for the people of Israel to accept. It promises hardship, persecution, violence, death. But the ultimate outcome is victory, the hope of resurrection. This is one of a few very clear references to the final judgment in the…