In today’s Bible reading, from Acts 18, we read about an eloquent man named Apollos; he was very familiar with the Scriptures and was very passionate. (Acts 18:24-25) The problem was, Apollos didn’t know the whole story. What he knew, he knew very well. But he didn’t know what he didn’t know. So Priscilla and…
In today’s Bible reading in Acts 10, we read about the visions of Peter and Cornelius. Already, we have seen salvation come to the Jewish People (Acts 2) and the Samaritans (Acts 8). When God saves Cornelius and his family, Salvation has been extended to the Gentiles. God has shown Himself to be a sovereign…
When you open to Acts 9 (today’s Bible reading), you’ll probably see a heading with something about The Damascus Road or The Conversion of Saul. While Saul’s conversion is a central point in the Book of Acts, and specifically this chapter, there is more here. Even regarding Saul’s conversion, there is an instrumental piece that…
I have had more discussions with Facebook (and real) friends over the past few days. In one, I asked my liberal friends to please explain how they can justify (and celebrate) the new New York abortion law. I had only two people to attempt to answer the question, but they actually dodged it. After several…
In today’s Bible reading, we see a very wise, well-respected religious leader, Gamaliel who advises the other religious leaders to back off in persecuting the followers of Jesus. He says that if this is like the other times with other radical leaders, the movement will die off in time. However, he says, if this is…
I didn’t point this out in yesterday’s devotional, but Acts 1:8 is the key to seeing the entire book of Acts. Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would empower believers to tell people about Him. In today’s Bible reading, we see the beginning of the fulfillment of that promise. Jesus said that his followers would…
