March 2, 2021 In this chapter of Acts, we read about three distinct responses to the Gospel. The Thessalonian Jews were jealous and rejected the message and were hostile toward the messengers. The Berean Jews were sincere in their faith and eager to grow in the knowledge of the Truth. The Athenian gentiles were mixed in […]
Daily Focus: Pause and Pray
March 1, 2021 Then the king said to me, “What are you requesting?” So I prayed to the God of heaven. Nehemiah 2:4 ESV In the previous chapter, when Nehemiah learned of Jerusalem’s razed state, he responded with a sincere prayer of contrition and confession. Grieved with the news, he could not hide his sadness before […]
Daily Focus: Praying with Perspective
February 28, 2021 And he said to them, “When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread, and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.” Luke 11:2-4 The brevity of Jesus’ model prayer […]
Daily Focus: Worshipful Service
February 27, 2021 But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me.” But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing […]
Daily Focus: Escape Route
February 26, 2021 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:13 ESV Fascinating verse. God permits […]
Daily Focus: Our Radical Gospel
February 25, 2021 Soon afterward he went on through cities and villages, proclaiming and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were with him, and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, and Joanna, the wife […]
