This chapter ends with powerful examples of how the early church both supported the preaching of the word and the taking care of the body of Christ...which was growing exponentially. Acts 1:15 And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, (the number of names together were about an hundred… Continue reading Acts 4 – Persecution begins….
Acts 2 and 3 – Written in the Scriptures…
Acts 3:19 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord; 20 And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you: 21 Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things,… Continue reading Acts 2 and 3 – Written in the Scriptures…
New Testament and Psalms – 2019 Readings
I'm going to focus on a single chapter per day, and like last year, I don't think I will post every day or on every chapter. Yesterday's reading begins with Acts 1. Let's note the book opens mentioning both the forty days of Jesus' time after the resurrection with the disciples and in the next… Continue reading New Testament and Psalms – 2019 Readings
Opening the New Year with Pizza and Milk Toast
We had some friends over New Year's Eve for Pizza and had a bit of a discussion of current culture changes and the best way to hear God's word. I tried to make the point about the centrality of the Bible....particularly in the sharing of the gospel. I don't think I was that Very effective… Continue reading Opening the New Year with Pizza and Milk Toast
