For a good, First Century Jew, I’m sure there was not much more detestable than going into the home of a Gentile. But in today’s Bible reading*, Peter did just that. Both Peter and Cornelius had a vision from God and both acted on what they heard. Cornelius sent men to where Peter was and…
I want to bring out a couple of things from today’s Bible reading*. First, in Acts 8:9-25, we see the miracles performed through the hands of Philip. In addition to many others, Simon the Sorcerer (a man who got his magical power from the occult/demonic influence) was saved. When Simon saw that people received the…
In today’s Bible reading*, the Apostles come to a point where they realize they can’t do it all. And that’s a good thing! People began accusing the Apostles of overlooking the Hellenistic (Gentile) widows and giving preference to Jewish widows. That may or may not have been the case, but the accusation was made. Rather…
In today’s Bible reading*, we see how people respond to the miraculous signs and wonders they witness at the hands of the Apostles. “As a result, they would carry the sick out into the streets and lay them on cots and mats so that when Peter came by, at least his shadow might fall on…
As you read today’s Bible reading*, note how Peter and John connect the dots between the Gospel they preach and Jesus’ Resurrection. You may have heard me say before that “the Sadducees were sad, you see, because they didn’t believe in the Resurrection”. Oftentimes that sect clashed with Jesus because of this central doctrine and…
Yesterday, I teased that I would explain today why we no longer need to cast lots to determine God’s will. Today’s Bible reading* answers that question. On the Day of Pentecost, God fulfilled His promise to pour out His Spirit on all kinds of people, not just special people. Way back in Joel 2:28-29, God…
