Reflections on Acts – part 3 The passages covered in these reflections describe the way in which the Holy Spirit worked within the early church. They suggest how the church today could be renewed by God. Note, though – and it’s important – St Luke, when he wrote the words in the Acts of theContinue reading “Reflections on Acts – Part 3”
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Reflection on the conversion of Cornelius
Acts 10 tells a story that is very significant to any non-Jewish Christian. It describes how God made it crystal clear that we Gentiles are forgiven our sins through belief in Jesus. Today’s post reflects on that story. Acts 10: 1 – 8 Let’s start by looking at Cornelius. He was not a Jew byContinue reading “Reflection on the conversion of Cornelius”
Reflections on Acts – chapters 8 & 9
Reflections on Acts – chapters 8 & 9 Acts 8: 1 – 8 The first thing I personally have to come to terms with is that God allowed Stephen to be brutally murdered. That’s not to say God was responsible, because he wasn’t; the responsibility lies firmly with those who killed Stephen. But God, knowingContinue reading “Reflections on Acts – chapters 8 & 9”
Acts of the Apostles chapters 6 & 7
Over the last few months I have been studying the Acts of the Apostles. I thought it might be helpful if I were to pick out the most important things I learned from each day’s study. To make it less daunting, I’m going to do this over the course of the next week. Acts 6:Continue reading “Acts of the Apostles chapters 6 & 7”
Acts chapters 1 – 5
Over the last few months I have been studying the Acts of the Apostles. I thought it might be helpful if I were to pick out the most important things I learned from each day’s study. To make it less daunting, I’m going to do this over the course of the next week. Over theContinue reading “Acts chapters 1 – 5”
Acts 26: 19 – 32 Paul before Agrippa – Part 3
Acts 26: 19 – 32 Paul before Agrippa – Part 3 ‘So then, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the vision from heaven. First to those in Damascus, then to those in Jerusalem and all Judea, and then to the Gentiles, I preached that they should repent and turn to God and demonstrate theirContinue reading “Acts 26: 19 – 32 Paul before Agrippa – Part 3”
Acts 26: 12 – 18 Paul before Agrippa – Part 2
Acts 26: 12 – 18 Paul before Agrippa – Part 2 ‘On one of these journeys I was going to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests. About noon, King grippa, as I was on the road, I saw a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, blazing around me and myContinue reading “Acts 26: 12 – 18 Paul before Agrippa – Part 2”
Acts 25: 23 – 27 and 26: 1 – 11 Paul before Agrippa
Acts 25: 23 – 27 and 26: 1 – 11 Paul before Agrippa The next day Agrippa and Bernice came with great pomp and entered the audience room with the high-ranking military officers and the prominent men of the city. At the command of Festus, Paul was brought in. Festus said: ‘King Agrippa, and allContinue reading “Acts 25: 23 – 27 and 26: 1 – 11 Paul before Agrippa”
Acts 25: 13 – 22 Festus consults King Agrippa – Part 1
Acts 25: 13 – 22 Festus consults King Agrippa – Part 1 A few days later King Agrippa and Bernice arrived at Caesarea to pay their respects to Festus. Since they were spending many days there, Festus discussed Paul’s case with the king. He said, ‘There is a man here whom Felix left as aContinue reading “Acts 25: 13 – 22 Festus consults King Agrippa – Part 1”
Acts 24: 1 – 16 Paul’s trial before Felix – Part 1
Acts 24: 1 – 16 Paul’s trial before Felix – Part 1 Five days later the high priest Ananias went down to Caesarea with some of the elders and a lawyer named Tertullus, and they brought their charges against Paul before the governor. When Paul was called in, Tertullus presented his case before Felix: ‘WeContinue reading “Acts 24: 1 – 16 Paul’s trial before Felix – Part 1”
Seeking the Light 