Sunday, December 4, 2016, 5:27 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “The Lord’s Anointed.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 19:8-20 (Select vv. ESV). Speak Boldly (vv. 8-10) Paul entered the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God. But … Continue reading In High Honor
Encouragement
Do Not Be Silent
Saturday, December 3, 2016, 2:22 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “His Tender Mercies.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 18:1-17 (ESV). Building Bridges, Not Walls? (vv. 1-4) After this Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. And he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of … Continue reading Do Not Be Silent
Religion vs. Relationship
Thursday, December 1, 2016, 7:44 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Give Ear to Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 17:16-31 (Select vv. ESV). Provoked in Spirit (v. 16) Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he … Continue reading Religion vs. Relationship
Unlawful to Practice
Wednesday, November 30, 2016, 12:36 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “His Tender Mercies.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 16:16-34 (NIV). Before the Magistrates (vv. 16-21) Once when we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a female slave who had a … Continue reading Unlawful to Practice
What is Faith?
Monday, November 28, 2016, 9:26 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Give Ear to Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 14:8-15 (NIV). He Saw He Had Faith (vv. 8-10) In Lystra there sat a man who was lame. He had been that way from birth and … Continue reading What is Faith?
To the Ends of the Earth
Sunday, November 27, 2016, 6:57 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “All Through the Night.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 13:44-14:7 (ESV). Paul and Barnabas were sent out by the Holy Spirit to the work to which God had called them. They were in the city … Continue reading To the Ends of the Earth
Listen to Him
Saturday, November 26, 2016, 10:19 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Give Ear to Jesus.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 13 (Select vv. ESV). The Holy Spirit set Paul (formerly Saul) and Barnabas apart for the work to which God had called them. In Pisidian Antioch, … Continue reading Listen to Him
Overcoming Prejudice
Friday, November 25, 2016, 8:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Near the Cross.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 10 (Select vv. NIV). Surely Not! (Summary vv. 1-33) Cornelius and his family were devout and God-fearing, but they were Gentiles, with whom Jews did not associate. … Continue reading Overcoming Prejudice
Give Him Your Fears
Thursday, November 24, 2016, 9:38 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Be Strong and Take Courage.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 9:19-31 (NIV). Background (Summary Acts 8:1-9:19a) When Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, was stoned to death by the Sanhedrin, … Continue reading Give Him Your Fears
Collective Action
Tuesday, November 22, 2016, 4:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “All Through the Night.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 9:1-2 (NIV). Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. He went to the high priest and asked him for letters to … Continue reading Collective Action
