Sometimes when I think about Paul, I think about my Grandpa Lenti. He was a short, feisty Greek-Italian who emigrated to America from the island of Korfu at the age of 14 or 15. He had a hawk-like nose (Pam called it a Roman nose) that he would thrust forward if he was arguing with … Continue reading Acts 18.
Month: February 2023
Acts 17.
The manner in which the Bereans received Paul's message is held up as a shining example of how we, as Christians, should also receive teachings from the text: for they eagerly received the message, examining the scriptures carefully every day to see if these things were so. 12 Therefore many of them believed, My hope is that during our reading the … Continue reading Acts 17.
Acts 16.
When the narrator enters the story: 10 After Paul saw the vision, we attempted immediately to go over to Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to proclaim the good news to them. (v.10) The details surrounding Lydia's conversion including the baptism of her household and her insistent hospitality are intriguing. I draw these conclusions from the inclusion of her … Continue reading Acts 16.
Acts 15.
Even from close to the beginning of the church, there have been differences in understanding the message of Jesus. In this chapter we do see how the church worked out those differences. Letting go of their past and their traditions was hard, but they did it. I see the holy spirit at work even though … Continue reading Acts 15.
Welcome.
Welcome to everyone reading through the bible, a book at a time, in 2024. Welcome to our new readers. Each day, there will be a new post for the day’s reading. You are invited to share your thoughts about what you’ve read, by adding comments to that post. This site hosted the 2023 reading of … Continue reading Welcome.
Week 6 Comments.
The gospel is spreading rapidly. There is opposition, but even so many are receiving it. Anything you'd like to say about this past week's reading?
Acts 14.
Paul and Barnabas complete their first missionary journey in this chapter. The fervor with which they deliver the gospel is so telling. There is real danger. In Iconium, in the face of the reaction by some to the success of their teaching, "spoke in such a way that a large group of both Jews and … Continue reading Acts 14.
Acts 13.
Note: A map of Paul's first journey is available using a new link on the right side of the page. This chapter shows us in some detail what Paul's pattern of evangelism looked like. First stop always the synagogue. Teach this message: set the stage for Jesus' entry into the world, show how he is … Continue reading Acts 13.
Acts 12.
The events of Acts 12 give us a time reference for the events that have taken place in Acts so far. From other records we know that Herod died in about A.D. 44. This would mean that James was executed (likely beheaded) in either A.D. 43 or 44, and Peter's arrest and escape took place … Continue reading Acts 12.
Acts 11.
What did you discover today? Any comments? A couple of things that caught my attention: As Peter repeats what took place to him in Joppa and Caesarea, I couldn't help but think about all the times in the Old Testament we see repeated information. For example, God provides to Moses detailed instructions for building the … Continue reading Acts 11.