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IV.What have you noticed about the Ethiopian? What stands out to you? V.Acts 8:26-39 (NRSVue) Then an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Get up and go toward the south[a] to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to … Continue reading
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I.As we spend time with this passage, notice the description of the one talking with Philip. II.Acts 8:26-39 (NRSVue) Then an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Get up and go toward the south[a] to the road that goes … Continue reading
VII.As we give this passage our attention today, let’s walk with Peter and John to afternoon prayers at the Temple. Try putting yourself alongside them and pay attention to who you see, what you and Peter and John talk about … Continue reading
IV.Today, let’s take some time to pay attention to the interaction of Peter and John with the disabled man. V.Acts 3:1-11 (NRSVue) One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, at three … Continue reading
I.As we turn our attention to this account in Acts, pay attention to the people and the actions. Take time to get the entire scene in your mind. Visualize the people mentioned, the places named and the interactions between these … Continue reading
VII.As you have already taken time to reflect on this passage, what has been the “hinge” for you that helps you enter into the entire passage. WIth that hinge in mind, spend time with the passage once again. VIII.Acts 2:1-8, … Continue reading
IV.In the last post I asked (as I often do) what, in this passage, captured your attention the most. Today, I want to offer a different question to guide us into this Scripture. As you spend time with the passage, … Continue reading
I.Last week our focus was on Ascension Day and this week we jump ahead 10 days to the Day of Pentecost. There is a lot happening in this Scripture passage and I confess I am challenged to select a focus. … Continue reading
VII.As we return to this passage, I invite you to notice Jesus has been with the disciples “during forty days” after the resurrection; he tells them to “wait … for the promise of the Father … the Holy Spirit;” and … Continue reading
IV.Notice that Jesus tells the disciples, “… to wait for the promise of the Father…. you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” How do they reply? V.Acts 1:1-11 (NRSVue) In the first book, Theophilus, … Continue reading