Category Archives: Kingdom Values

Acts 13

Reading for Tuesday, April 24: Acts 13 The chapter begins with Paul and Barnabas setting out on their initial missionary journey. The church at Antioch is worshipping and fasting – two compatible components of their lives. And this provides the … Continue reading

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Acts 11

Reading for Friday, April 20: Acts 11 Acts 11 begins with Peter’s recap of the Cornelius story. It’s worth noting that Luke spends an awful lot of time here on this story, devoting a lot of ink and energy in … Continue reading

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Acts 8

Reading for Tuesday, April 17: Acts 8 V1 – “And Saul approved of his execution.” Of all the testimonies in the scriptures about the power of God to reverse fortunes and set people on new trajectories, none stands out quite … Continue reading

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Acts 5

Reading for Thursday, April 12: Acts 5 Acts 5 gives us an unvarnished scene of deception in the life of the early church. Ananias and Sapphira are condemned for their lie, but what stands out is the authority Peter demonstrates: … Continue reading

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Acts 4

Reading for Wednesday, April 11: Acts 4 Boldness is the theme of this chapter. Peter boldly declares that this miraculous healing has occurred through the name of Jesus (v10). But he takes this proclamation even further: And there is salvation … Continue reading

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Acts 3

Reading for Tuesday, April 10: Acts 3 After the wide-angle lens of 2.42-47, Luke shifts to an episode rife with particularity: two disciples (Peter and John) in a specific location (the Beautiful Gate) sharing Jesus with one individual in need … Continue reading

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Acts 2

Reading for Monday, April 9: Acts 2 It’s hard to overstate the importance of Acts 2. Pentecost celebrates the giving of the Law at Sinai 50 days after the Passover. And now, God bestows a new gift: the Holy Spirit, … Continue reading

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Acts 1

Reading for Friday, April 6: Acts 1 Posting this a day late. It seemed odd to plow straight into Acts on Good Friday! But here we go! V1, Luke says, “I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do … Continue reading

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Luke 21

Reading for Monday, April 2: Luke 21 This chapter begins with Jesus praising a poor widow for her offering. Though her financial contribution would be considered sparse by almost any standard, Jesus holds her up as an example of generosity, … Continue reading

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Luke 19

Reading for Thursday, March 29: Luke 19 In Luke 19, our journey to Jerusalem comes to an end. But not before a final redemption story and parable. The redemption story: Zacchaeus, the wealthy chief tax collector, a known swindler. He … Continue reading

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