Acts 24-25 In our readings this week, Paul continues his defense before Felix, Festus and even Agrippa. It may be time to appeal to Caesar. Monday, September 3 Read Acts 24:1-27. What does Paul believe that he is on trial for? Tuesday, September 4 Read Acts 25:1-27. Why does Paul appeal to Caesar rather than … Read more
Acts 22-23 In our readings this week, Paul gives his defense to the crowd who arrested him. Monday, August 27 Read Acts 22:1-30. What does Ananias command Paul to do right after he receives his sight? Why is this so important? Tuesday, August 28 Read Acts 23:1-35. What does Paul believe that he is standing … Read more
Sunday, August 26, 2012 God’s truth is meant to be communicated. As followers of Jesus, we make it our business to communicate the truths of God. But how? How do we get the message of truth from one point to another? We can take a few hints from Paul… and Abbot and Costello! Readings: Acts … Read more
Sunday, August 19, 2012 What do you think of when you think of the Kingdom of God? Is it really big or really small? What is our responsibility within the Kingdom of God? Paul makes a final visit to the Ephesian pastors and shows us a piece of his heart and his strategy for spreading … Read more
Acts 21 In our readings this week, Paul travels to and is arrested in Jerusalem. Paul is ready and willing to endure what he must endure so that the Gospel is advanced by Christ. Monday, August 20 Read Acts 21:1-26. What does Paul do when he arrives in Jerusalem? Tuesday, August 21 Read Acts 21:27-40. … Read more
Sunday, August 12, 2012 Paul ran into some serious trouble when an idol-making silversmith from Ephesus thought the Christians were cutting into his business! After all, it was his life! Do Christians today live in such a way that the outside world notices? What happens to us and to others when our gods are displaced by … Read more
Acts 20 In our readings this week, Paul leaves Ephesus knowing through the Spirit that calamity will be coming to him soon. Monday, August 13 Read Acts 20:1-12. Do you get the impression from this text and others that the disciples had a set start and end time for their coming together? Tuesday, August 14 Read … Read more
Sunday, August 5, 2012 Paul was a really talented man. He was smart, passionate and able to read a situation and bring just the right words. He had just accomplished all of that in Athens, where he had the opportunity to speak to the gathering of philosophers, many of whom wanted to know more. How … Read more
Acts 19 In our readings this week, the Gospel has such an overwhelming effect on the city of Ephesus that the idol makers bring forth a riot and try to get rid of the Christians. Monday, August 6 Read Acts 19:1-22. Why does Paul feel it necessary to baptize the believers he finds in Ephesus? … Read more
Sunday, July 29, 2012 Paul arrives in Athens and the city is filled with philosophers and idols. What does Paul do? How does Paul handle this culture while staying true to his faith in Jesus? Hear what Jordan Ray, Director of Christian Outreach has to say about this, one his favorite passages of the Bible. … Read more