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Today’s Reflection: “Paul was preaching, and since he was leaving the next day, he kept talking until midnight…Paul continued talking until dawn, then he left.” (Acts 20:7)) “Paul was preaching, and since he was leaving the next day, he kept talking until midnight…Paul continued talking until dawn, then he left.” [...]
Read Acts 28 [In Rome] Paul dwelt two whole years in his own rented house, and received all who came to him, preaching the kingdom of God and teaching the things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ with all confidence, no one forbidding him. (Acts 28:30-31) Food For Thought… If [...]
Read Acts 27 “Do not be afraid, Paul; you must be brought before Caesar; and indeed God has granted you all those who sail with you.” (Acts 27:24) Food For Thought… Paul was in a pickle—that was not usual for Paul. Because of his bold and uncompromising witness to faith [...]
Read Acts 26 Then King Agrippa said to Paul, “You almost persuade me to become a Christian.” (Acts 26:28) Food For Thought… Paul was on trial for his life. It wouldn’t be the last time, either. In this instance, he was holding forth before Governor Festus and King Arippa, giving [...]
Read Acts 25 The Jews had some questions against Paul about their own religion and about a certain Jesus, who had died, whom Paul affirmed to be alive. (Acts 25:19) Food For Thought… That is really the crux of the argument for, or against, Christianity, isn’t it? Is Jesus dead [...]
Read Acts 24 And after some days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, he sent for Paul and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. Now as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and answered, “Go away for now; [...]
Read Acts 23 The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome.” (Acts 23:11) Food For Thought… “Take courage!” “Fear not!” “Be strong and courageous and do not be afraid!” In one [...]
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