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Read Acts 15 Now the apostles and elders came together to consider this matter. And when there had been much dispute, Peter rose up and said to them: “…we should not trouble those from among the Gentiles who are turning to God, but that we write to them to abstain [...]
Read Acts 14 Paul and Barnabas strengthened the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, “We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God.” (Acts 14:22) Thoughts… Now there’s a great recruitment campaign for Christianity, wouldn’t you say! “Just accept Christ as your [...]
Read Acts 13 Then Saul, who also is called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, Looked intently at Elymas and said, “O full of all deceit and all fraud, you son of the devil, you enemy of all righteousness, will you not cease perverting the straight ways of the Lord? [...]
Read Acts 12 Now Peter continued knocking; and when they opened the door and saw him, they were astonished. (Acts 12:16) Thoughts… I hope you see the humor in what is an otherwise somber story. James, the brother of John, has been executed. Now Peter has been imprisoned and it [...]
Read Acts 11 “But the voice answered me again from heaven, ‘What God has cleansed you must not call common.’” (Acts 11:9) Thoughts… It happens in every era: People elevate their religious traditions to the level of Divine law. They attach holiness to their spiritual preferences and then fiercely worship [...]
Read Acts 10 The angel answered, “Cornelius, your prayers and gifts to the poor have come up as a memorial offering before God.” (Acts 10:4) Thoughts… Who knows how long Cornelius had faithfully prayed to God and showed kindness to people before he experienced this amazing moment of spiritual breakthrough. [...]
Read Acts 9 And when Saul had come to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples; but they were all afraid of him, and did not believe that he was a disciple. But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles. (Acts 9:26-27) Thoughts… I wonder what would have [...]
Ray Noah
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