Monthly Archives: July 2012

A Changed Man

Acts 22 gives us an insight into a difficult time for Paul. Having returned to Jerusalem, the apostle has been arrested. Paul is in hostile territory. The chief priest and the elders, the Sanhedrin and the ruling classes are all … Continue reading

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Seeking God

Men search for God in strange places. In Acts 17, Paul is walking the streets of Athens. He sees temples, idols, and places of worship everywhere that he looks. There is even an altar with the inscription, “To an Unknown … Continue reading

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Character

“Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true.” – Acts 17:11 Want to be different? … Continue reading

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Evidence

One of my favorite passages in the Bible is found in Acts 11:23. It was a time of great persecution for the church, but also a time of great hope. The stoning of Stephen had scattered people far and wide. … Continue reading

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Good News

Acts 8:26-40 records the encounter between Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch. It is the story of a man who is searching for Jesus. He picks up a copy of the Scriptures and begins to read. When Philip comes alongside him, … Continue reading

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