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…
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…