Acts Bible Study: Day 15 Today’s passage: Acts 9:1–31 Focus verse: “Brother Saul, the Lord—Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here—has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” (Acts 9:17) Think back to when the Jews stoned Stephen to death. Remember who […]
Acts Bible Study Acts is one of the sixty-six books in the Protestant Bible. It details the actions (“the Acts”) of Jesus’s band of followers. As such, Acts supplies a compelling narrative of life in the early church as it emerges after Jesus’s execution. Authored by Doctor Luke, Acts records the work of Jesus’s followers […]
There Is No Third Option Many times in Scripture, God calls us his kids, as in children of God. In only a few places, however, does the Bible talk about children of the devil. Yet we must be aware of both. Two Choices John writes that there are children of God and children of the […]
Delight in the Lord—Especially the Parts We Don’t Understand I delight in the reality that there are aspects about God I don’t understand, of things I can’t comprehend. I savor the wonderful mystery of God. So does the apostle Paul. In many of his letters, he talks about aspects of God as mystery. If there […]
Today’s passage: Philippians 4:4–9 Focus verse: Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. (Philippians 4:6) Does today’s passage sound familiar? It’s the same one as Day 9. Then we focused on verse four, which tells us to rejoice in the Lord. […]
Paul Warns Titus to Stay Away From Unprofitable and Useless Things Paul, the superstar missionary, writes to his protégé Titus, who Paul left on the island of Crete to wrap up the work he started. As Paul’s letters go, it’s a short one. But he packs it with practical information that any pastor could use. […]
Serve Jesus and No One Else Some Christians say they’re a follower of Jesus. Others preferred the label of disciple. But how many would say they’re a servant of Christ? Being a servant doesn’t sit well with most people in today’s society. They view it as a negative and something to avoid. Yet, this wasn’t […]
Though the Bible Tells Us to Judge, Who We’re Supposed to Judge May Shock You When Paul writes to his friends in Corinth, he has much to say because they struggle with many things, including judging others. He spends a whole chapter in his first letter addressing sin within their assembly: sexual sin, specifically incest. […]
We May Never Know the Full Impact of Our Prayers As the early church adds to their numbers, they experience growing pains. They need more people in leadership roles and elect seven to help with a daily food distribution. Stephen is one of those people. Stephen is a remarkable man, full of God’s grace and […]
Women Wearing Hats to Church and Other Unimportant Practices In Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, he gives them instructions about head coverings (1 Corinthians 11:3-13). It’s a curious passage that’s challenging to apply in today’s world. At one point, Paul says women should have their heads covered when they pray or prophesy (1 Corinthians 11:6). […]