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
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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.Let’s return to Peter’s words to this crowd. In Acts 2 Peter’s address to a large crowd on the Day of Pentecost is recorded. There is much in those words and these that are the same. That crowd is described … Continue reading
I.As we spend time with this week’s Scripture, notice who is present, who speaks, the reactions of those present, what question is asked and then what questions does it raise for us. II.Acts 10:34-47 (NRSV) Then Peter began to speak … Continue reading
I.We started a few weeks ago a set of Scripture passages that leads us to consider “praise.” Last week’s passage did not have the word “praise” in our reading but could help us consider what might lead us to praise … Continue reading
Here is a link to this week’s Scripture. Please refresh your mind and spirit by reading it again –https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%202%3A36-38%2C%20Acts%202%3A16-21%2C%2021%3A8-9&version=NRSV,MSG VI.What do you make of this – “ … I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh … will pour … Continue reading