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
Persecution
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
Against the Church
Saturday, November 19, 2016, 6:37 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “His Tender Mercies.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 8:1-8 (ESV). And Saul Approved (v. 1a) And Saul approved of his execution. Who was Saul? He was a Jew, a Pharisee, a student and expounder of … Continue reading Against the Church
Full of Faith
Saturday, November 19, 2016, 7:44 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 6-7 (Select vv. ESV). Introduction: Stephen was one of the seven men chosen to minister to the needs of widows in the daily distribution of … Continue reading Full of Faith
The Whole Message
Friday, November 18, 2016, 2:53 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “All Through the Night.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 5 (Select vv. NASB). Filled with Jealousy (vv. 17-18) But the high priest rose up, along with all his associates (that is the sect of the … Continue reading The Whole Message
Rulers Band Together
Thursday, November 17, 2016, 4:40 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “All Through the Night.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 4:23-31 (NIV). All That Was Said (v. 23) On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief … Continue reading Rulers Band Together
Identified with Christ
Wednesday, November 16, 2016, 3:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “His Tender Mercies.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 3-4 (Select vv. NASB). Summary of Acts 3:1-4:4 In the name of Jesus Christ, Peter had healed a man who had been lame from birth. This drew … Continue reading Identified with Christ
Look to God
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Your Word Exalted
Monday, November 7, 2016, 6:51 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Give God the Glory.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 138 (ESV). With my Whole Heart (vv. 1-3) I give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart; before the gods I sing your praise; I … Continue reading Your Word Exalted
Run With It 