So we’ve reached the end. This is the last chapter of Acts. I’ve really enjoyed being able to share these thoughts and committing to doing so kept me faithful in reading. There have been a few times when I didn’t post as early as I’d like, but I still haven’t missed a day. Of course, …
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Reflections on the Book of Acts #26: Agrippa
Here's the link to Acts 26. Paul gives his testimony to King Agrippa. Festus, also present, thinks Paul is crazy for believing in Jesus’ resurrection. But what I love about this chapter is the little conversation between Paul and Agrippa. Knowing he believes in the prophets, Paul asks him if he believes his experience with …
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Reflections on the Book of Acts #25: False Charges
Here's the link to Acts 25. Paul's accusers are too stubborn to let go of their animus even after two years, so they make another attempt to plot his assassination. Paul is in a Caesarean prison. They try and get Festus to bring Paul to Jerusalem so they can ambush him on the way and …
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Reflections on the Book of Acts #24: Felix the Governor
Here's the link to Acts 24. I recently talked with a guy who was very intelligent, very well-versed in different religions and spiritual traditions, but it quickly became clear that he had more of a hodge-podge spirituality. He boiled all religions down to a sort of a new-age, self-awareness, being present in the moment worldview. …
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Reflections on the Book of Acts #23: Getting to Rome
Here's the link to Acts 23. Years ago I asked a pastor how to know where God is leading me. His response? "God can't steer a parked car." Fair enough. Now, at the time I interpreted this pastor's words as meaning that if we want God to lead us we at least need to be …
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