Stephen is seized. What's next?
Month: January 2023
Acts 5.
Gamaliel provided very wise words to the Sanhedrin, that seem universal to me. 38 "So in this case I say to you, stay away from these men and leave them alone, because if this plan or this undertaking originates with people, it will come to nothing,39 but if it is from God, you will not be able to stop … Continue reading Acts 5.
Week 4 Comments.
Here is a post that you can add comments to about our readings this past week. The title of Acts is officially "The Acts of the Apostles." In these first chapters it feels more like the acts of the holy spirit. But while it's more explicit in these first chapters, we(I) need to remember that … Continue reading Week 4 Comments.
Acts 4.
Here's your post to comment on for Acts 4. Love to hear from you. I was struck this morning by verses 18-20, from the NET version: 18 And they called them in and ordered them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. 19 But Peter and John replied, “Whether it is right before God to obey you … Continue reading Acts 4.
Acts 3.
Here's your post to apply your comments to. I'm encouraging you to do so. Something that caught my eye in this chapter was the word "turning". From the NIV: 19"Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord, 26 "When God raised up his … Continue reading Acts 3.
Acts 2.
With an incredible demonstration of the Holy Spirit's power, the church was born. 41 So those who accepted his message were baptized, and that day about 3,000 people were added. Such a time ... 42 They were devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.43 Reverential awe came over everyone ... And the Lord … Continue reading Acts 2.
Acts 1.
We begin Acts! It's a big book. I note that Luke completes the post-resurrection information missing at the end of Mark. The plot is contained in Jesus' statement in Acts 1:8, But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all … Continue reading Acts 1.
Mark 16.
This post is here for you to comment on Mark, chapter 16. Or perhaps you want to make a comment about the entire gospel of Mark. Or both. What I'm curious about is your reaction to the "short" ending of Mark. Most of your translations will likely show Mark as ending at verse eight, with … Continue reading Mark 16.
Week 3 Comments.
We finished our third week of readings. If you have any thoughts you'd like to share, leave a comment. It would also be fun for you to check in by leaving a comment that you're reading. Blessings to you all.
Mark 15.
There is this: 31 In the same way even the chief priests—together with the experts in the law—were mocking him among themselves “He saved others, but he cannot save himself! 32 Let the Christ, the king of Israel, come down from the cross now, that we may see and believe!” We who live on the other side of the Resurrection, … Continue reading Mark 15.