In Acts 25:23 we find that Festus, the new governor has invited King “Agrippa and Bernice (his wife) (who) came with great pageantry and entered into the audience hall, along with military tribunes and the most prominent men of the…
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According to the Way So I Worship
Paul is taken from Jerusalem to Caesarea for his own safety because the Jews want to kill him. The governor agrees to hear the charges so the high priest and elders come with their attorney, all making accusations against Paul.…
In All Good Conscience Before God
Paul is back in Jerusalem and offers a gesture demonstrating that he also, in Acts 21:24, was “observing the law”. But accusations came (read more) and Paul responds by defending himself. This is often our first reaction and many times…
The Will of the Lord Be Done
Paul is set on his course to Jerusalem. And on his return, he stops to meet with church leaders along the way. In Miletus, he meets with those from Ephesus, and reminds them of the time he has spent with…
The gods Made By Hands Are Not gods
Paul had been in Asia for two years in Acts 19:10. Now we hear that extraordinary miracles were happening in Acts 19:12 “so that even handkerchiefs or work aprons that had touched his skin were carried away to those who…
Speak and Do Not Keep Silent
Paul moves on from Athens to Corinth and finds new friends, Aquila and Priscilla, Jews from Rome. He works and lives with them for a time and then gives himself fully to “testifying to the Jews that the Christ was…
What You Worship Without Knowing It
Paul, Silas, and Timothy responded to a vision to go to Macedonia and have been proclaiming the gospel in Philippi. Eventually they meet with opposition so move on to Thessalonica (today Thessaloniki) in Acts 17:1. Here, they found a synagogue…
Come Over and Help Us
Paul and Barnabas head back to Antioch from the assembly of apostles and elders that had been held in Jerusalem. The church receives the apostolic letter and is strengthened. They also find prophets Judas and Silas and continues together teaching…
Why Are You Putting God to the Test?
Paul and Barnabas continue on their mission to the gentiles and are received by many, but also face harsh opposition from those that rejected the message. But they continue from city to city then retrace their route, even going back…
Bring Salvation to the End of the Earth
Paul and Barnabas are on their mission as sent by the Holy Spirit in Acts 13:1-2. As was their custom, the went to the synagogue on the Sabbath. And, as was the custom, these visitors were invited to say a…
They Met Together For A Whole Year
The persecution in Jerusalem that scattered the church sent disciples off to many new places. In Acts 11:19-20 they were “proclaiming the message” in Antioch, first only to the Jews, and then some began to speak to others. And people…
Your Prayer Has Been Heard
Peter was already a leader in the Church and walked in faith and power with healing miracles happening as he went. But God had a special mission for Peter. One that required preparation because, even Peter, needed to learn something…
Behold, Here I Am, Lord!
Persecution of the church began in Jerusalem with the stoning of Stephen. Now, Saul was on his way to Damascus to round up any escaping believers so he could bring them back to Jerusalem in bonds. And then, Jesus appears…
Heaven Is My Throne!
God is not dependent on us for anything. We are only in the conversation at all because He chose to include us. All of our conversation about how much we have given or how long we have served or any…