Aug2018
Saved by grace
And God who knows the thoughts of everyone, showed his approval of the Gentiles by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as he had to us. He made no difference between us and them; he forgave their sins because they believed. So then, why do you now want to put God to the test… Read more
Aug2018
Fast insight
They strengthened the believers and encouraged them to remain true to the faith. ‘We must pass through many troubles to enter the Kingdom of God,’ they taught. In each church they appointed elders, and with prayers and fasting they commended them to the Lord, in whom they had put their trust. (verses 22,23) Read Acts… Read more
Aug2018
Great Zeus!
When Barnabas and Paul heard what they were about to do, they tore their clothes and ran into the middle of the crowd, shouting, ‘Why are you doing this? We ourselves are only human beings like you! We are here to announce the Good News, to turn you away from these worthless things to the… Read more
Aug2018
A new faith
When the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy; they disputed what Paul was saying and insulted him. But Paul and Barnabas spoke out even more boldly: ‘It was necessary that the word of God should be spoken first to you. But since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of… Read more
Aug2018
The Spirit gives unity
I urge you, then – I who am a prisoner because I serve the Lord: live a life that measures up to the standard God set when he called you. Be always humble, gentle, and patient. Show your love by being tolerant with one another. Do your best to preserve the unity which the Spirit… Read more
Aug2018
All manna of meals
But he spoke to the sky above and commanded its doors to open; he gave them grain from heaven, by sending down manna for them to eat. So they ate the food of angels, and God gave them all they wanted. (verses 23-25) Read Psalm 78:23-29 God may not give me food from heaven as… Read more
Aug2018
Free from all sin
‘We want you to know, fellow Israelites, that it is through Jesus that the message about forgiveness of sins is preached to you; and everyone who believes in him is set free from all the sins from which the Law of Moses could not set you free.’ (verses 38,39) Read Acts 13:26-43 Just read that… Read more
Aug2018
To know God
They went on from Perga and arrived in Antioch in Pisidia, and on the Sabbath they went into the synagogue and sat down. After reading from the Law of Moses and from the writings of the prophets, the officials of the synagogue sent them a message: ‘Friends, we want you to speak to the people… Read more
Aug2018
Missionary might
In the church at Antioch there were some prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon (called the Black), Lucius (from Cyrene), Manaen (who had been brought up with Governor Herod), and Saul. While they were serving the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said to them, ‘Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul, to do the work… Read more
Jul2018
Persecution pros
On a chosen day Herod put on his royal robes, sat on his throne, and made a speech to the people. ‘It isn’t a man speaking, but a god!’ they shouted. At once the angel of the Lord struck Herod down, because he did not give honour to God. He was eaten by worms and… Read more
