Good Morning “Those who now see clearly”.   Acts 9I’m not sure who or what blows me away more from chapter 9 of Acts. - Saul and his conversion- Ananias and the Faith he had to have to go minister to him - a killer!- The Disciples ultimately accepting Paul- Or… Peter and the Disciples being used by Jesus to heal and even raise people from the dead… what?  Saul was all about it.  Zealous for God.  ...  Read More

Good Morning indiscriminate sharers of Gods grace.  Have a look at Acts 8Persecution comes - at the hand of Saul even.  Would you have stayed or would you have scattered?  Either way, wherever they find themselves, the Disciples are faithfully sharing the Gospel.  They don’t care who it is.  Sorcerers, Samaritan’s, Eunuch’s… the Gospel is for everyone.  “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise...  Read More

Good Morning forgiven and redeemed.  Acts 7Stephen has been arrested for preaching the Gospel, and now he is being questioned.  “They produced false witnesses, who testified, “This fellow never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law.”‭‭Acts‬ ‭6‬:‭13‬ ‭NIV‬‬In the midst of the accusations we read “All who were sitting in the Sanhedrin looked intently at Stephen, and they saw tha...  Read More

Good Morning Care Givers!  Today Acts 6.The Disciples were intent on making sure everyone is being taken care of… but they realized some widows were being overlooked!  So what do you do?  Appoint some men to make sure this never happens again.  Among those appointed was Stephen!  “Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed great wonders and signs among the people.”‭‭Acts‬ ‭6‬:‭8‬ ...  Read More

Good Morning Persistent Preachers.  Today Acts 5These guys will not be quiet.  We saw the Disciples arrested in chapter 4.  Here they are again, arrested and jailed.  This time an angel of the Lord comes, opens the jail and instructs them to get back at it.  They headed back to the Temple Courts and at Daybreak and began preaching.  When the Sanhedrin arrive they send for the prisoners.  Jail stil...  Read More

Good Morning Spirit Filled Gospel Preachers… yes I mean you.  If you believe and have received Jesus, I mean you.  Take a look at Acts 4The Disciples are actually doing it.  They are loving on people and sharing the Truth of the Gospel.  People are repenting and becoming Jesus followers by the thousands and the religious leaders are again stirred up!“They seized Peter and John and, because it was ...  Read More

Good Morning Gospel Sharers.  Check out Acts 3Peter and the Disciples are getting after it - just as Jesus instructed in Acts 1:8, Matthew 28:18-20.“Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.””‭‭Acts‬ ‭3‬:‭6‬ ‭They were healing people and giving God ALL the Glory!  “Fellow Israelites, why does this surprise you? Why...  Read More

Good Morning Holy Spirit Filled!  Today we look at Acts 2The Holy Spirit is in the house… literally!  Just as Jesus promised “Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit… Acts‬ ‭2‬:‭2‬, ‭4‬ ‭After witnessing Jesus’ resurrection and now being filled with the Spirit - they are in...  Read More

Good Morning Witnesses.   Today we start reading chapter 1 of Luke’s 2nd book - Acts. Acts 1After conquering death and being Resurrected from the grave, Jesus hangs out for 40 days.  What’s He do?  Fellowships, instructs, talks about the Kingdom of Heaven and appears to hundreds.  “On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the ...  Read More

Good Morning Recipients of Gods Grace.  Today we finish the Gospels with John 21The the tomb is indeed empty!  Remember, this is not argued - it’s a fact.  He has indeed risen, and showed Himself to hundreds before He ascended into Heaven.   Many testified to it and ultimately gave their lives for the Truth of Jesus.Some may be willing to die for what they believe in but who is willing to die for ...  Read More

Good Morning Blessed!  Today John 20Coincidently our reading in John has brought us to the empty tomb.  Although our celebration actually occurs tomorrow, it’s weird that our study brings us here - given we started in Matthew just after the first of the year.  I believe coincidence is just another word for when God wants to remain anonymous.  Jesus told them He would be raised on the 3rd day.  Ind...  Read More

Good Morning Redeemed.  Take a look at John 19 today.  Jesus gets it done!  He has successfully lived without sin.   Fully God, and fully man He faced all the temptation we do and yet was without sin (Hebrews 4:15.) The need to temporarily cover sin by offering a blood sacrifice is over!  The payment for sin has been paid in full - once and for all!“When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It ...  Read More