Acts 14:8-18 As I have been thinking about the book of Acts, the progress of the Great Commission, and the preaching of the gospel, I have noticed an interesting idea. The idea appears in our text this week that begins with Barnabas and Paul preaching in Lystra. Paul sees a lame man; knows that the …
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Apr 27
The “Ideal” Church in Acts
There is a tendency for Christians to think that the church in Acts was the model for all churches. There are some things to imitate. The generosity of the church where everyone sold what they possessed, and no one went without. The church devotes itself to prayer for the release of Peter from prison. The …
Apr 21
How Inclusive is God?
Acts 10-11 When God gives a vision, everyone gets uncomfortable.This Sunday’s text is the account of the conversion of Cornelius. It is such a significant event that it takes up a large portion of the book. The central person is Peter and how he has to come to terms with God’s vision. Peter has been taught …
Apr 13
The Never Ending Story
Matthew 28:16-20 When we come to the end of most stories we hear a “The End.” Matthew makes sure you realize that this is not the end. It is the last few verses of his Gospel, but the story, the work of Christ, and Christ’s interaction with people does not end with the Gospel. Matthew makes sure we …
