Sunday, May 13, 2012 We are compelled to do and say all sorts of things. We feel as if there is no other choice. Peter and John were also compelled to speak the truth at the same court that sent Jesus to be crucified. What compels us? Is it the truth… or fear? Readings: Acts 4:1-22, 2 … Read more
Acts 5 In our readings this week, we begin to hear of some of the internal (5:1-11, 6:1-7) and external (5:17-42) issues that arise in the early church. The disciples, led by the Spirit, work to continue Jesus’ mission on earth. Monday, May 14 Read Acts 5:1-16. Up until this point, we have read little … Read more
Sunday, May 6, 2012 What’s in a name? We buy books filled with 100,000 baby names. We get to choose one. What’s in the name of Jesus? Why is the name of God so important that it was the focus of the 2nd commandment? What does the name of God have to do with his … Read more
Acts 4 In our readings this week, the disciples are called on to give an answer for their continued insistence on preaching and healing in the name of Jesus. Monday, May 7 Read Acts 4:1-22. Peter and John stand before the Sanhedrin for healing a man born lame. They are told never to speak Jesus … Read more
Sunday, April 29, 2012 What is the “church?” Seriously! We call the building a “church.” We go to “church.” We call these people the “church.” Which is it? We have a glimpse in Acts 2:42-47 of the very first church. Do we look like that? Should we look like that? Listen and reflect on who … Read more
Acts 3 In our readings this week, the healing of a man lame from birth provides an opportunity for Peter and John to speak to their fellow Jews again about Jesus. Monday, April 30 Read Acts 3:1-10. Peter and John heal a man who was lame from birth. By healing him they gave him a … Read more
Sunday, April 22, 2012 Wait. We hate to wait. The last thing we want to hear is that we have to wait. But the disciples of Jesus were told by their resurrected Rabbi to stay in Jerusalem and wait for power to come on them. They waited. What happened next set the whole thing on … Read more
Acts 2:42-47 In our readings this week, Luke paints us a fascinating picture of the fellowship of the early church. The church, the extension of Jesus’ mission on earth, has begun. The Spirit has come and dwells within God’s people. Monday, April 23 Read Acts 2:42-47. This is a beautiful picture of the early believers … Read more
Sunday, April 15, 2012 It’s easy to get your head in the clouds. We become consumed by so many big and lofty things and often we lose touch with how those big and lofty things effect real people. Perhaps that is what was going on with Jesus’ disciples before he ascended into heaven! With their … Read more
Acts 2 Either the disciples had a quick foreign language lesson or God was up to spreading his truth around the world. The answer is clear… in your own language. Monday, April 16 Read Acts 2:1-13. The greek word for spirit is “pnuema”. The greek word for wind found in verse 2 “pnoe”. The similarity … Read more