Category Archives: Project 3:45

Acts 23

Reading for Tuesday, May 8: Acts 23 Two quick thoughts on this chapter: Paul’s statement to the council in v1: “Brothers, I have lived my life before God in all good conscience up to this day.” Paul isn’t claiming perfection; … Continue reading

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Acts 22

Reading for Monday, May 7: Acts 22 Acts 22 follows Paul as he tells his conversion story. Paul testifies to the power of Jesus at work in his life. I’m reminded that the greatest sermon we preach is the life … Continue reading

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Acts 21

Reading for Friday, May 4: Acts 21 V4 – “And through the Spirit they were telling Paul not to go on to Jerusalem.” If it’s not clear by now, Luke gives us one more reminder: God is the one animating … Continue reading

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Acts 20

Reading for Thursday, May 3: Acts 20 In Acts 20, we find Paul in Troas, joining the believers on the first day of the week. The miraculous raising of Eutychus is a reminder of the new life Christians celebrate each … Continue reading

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Acts 19

Reading for Wednesday, May 2: Acts 19 Paul encounters some disciples in Ephesus, believers who have received John’s baptism but who lack the Holy Spirit. These “irregular” disciples are incorporated into the body — baptized in the name of Jesus … Continue reading

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Acts 18

Reading for Tuesday, May 1: Acts 18 Acts 18 highlights Paul’s continued missionary travels. But I want to focus on the last part of the chapter that deals with Apollos and the correction he receives from Priscilla and Aquilla. Apollos … Continue reading

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Acts 17

Reading for Monday, April 30: Acts 17 Acts 17 gives us insight into Paul’s missionary strategy. As he passes through Thessalonica, Paul goes to the local synagogue for three consecutive Sabbaths to preach Jesus as the Messiah. “He reasoned with … Continue reading

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Acts 16

Reading for Friday, April 27: Acts 16 An interesting development occurs in the early verses of ch16: Paul comes across Timothy, a disciple of Jesus with a Jewish mother and a Greek father. Paul circumcises Timothy “because of the Jews … Continue reading

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Acts 15

Reading for Thursday, April 26: Acts 15 Acts 15 is another landmark chapter in our reading this year. This chapter describes the resolution to a tremendous controversy in the early church: the inclusion of the Gentile believers. All the major … Continue reading

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Acts 14

Reading for Wednesday, April 25: Acts 14 You can’t help but appreciate the risks Paul and Barnabas are willing to take for the sake of the Gospel. At every turn, people are opposing them, stirring up the crowds against them, … Continue reading

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