Acts 28:23-31 – They arranged to meet Paul on a certain day, and came in even larger numbers to the place where he was staying. He witnessed to them from morning till evening, explaining about the kingdom of God, and from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets he tried to persuade them about Jesus. 24 Some were convinced by what…
Continue ReadingActs 28:17-22 – Three days later he called together the local Jewish leaders. When they had assembled, Paul said to them: “My brothers, although I have done nothing against our people or against the customs of our ancestors, I was arrested in Jerusalem and handed over to the Romans. 18 They examined me and wanted to release me, because I was not guilty of any crime deserving…
Continue ReadingEcclesiastes 12:11 – The words of the wise are like goads, their collected sayings like firmly embedded nails—given by one shepherd. 12 Be warned, my son, of anything in addition to them. Of making many books there is no end, and much study wearies the body. 13 Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and…
Continue ReadingMatthew 3:16-17 “As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. 17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”” Matthew 28:19 “Therefore go and make disciples…
Continue ReadingActs 27:27-44 – On the fourteenth night we were still being driven across the Adriatic Sea, when about midnight the sailors sensed they were approaching land. 28 They took soundings and found that the water was a hundred and twenty feet deep. A short time later they took soundings again and found it was ninety feet deep. 29 Fearing that we would be dashed…
Continue ReadingProverbs 17:28 “Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues.” Proverbs 29:11 “A fool vents all his feelings, but a wise man holds them back.” Proverbs 17:27 “The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.” Proverbs 10:19 “When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, but he who restrains…
Continue ReadingJob 36:26a – How great is God–beyond our understanding! Isaiah 40:13-14 – Who can fathom the Spirit of the Lord, or instruct the Lord as His counselor? 14 Whom did the Lord consult to enlighten Him, and who taught Him the right way? Who was it that taught Him knowledge, or showed Him the path of understanding? Romans 3:11 – There is no one who understands; there is no…
Continue ReadingGenesis 50:20 – You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. Let’s consider a subject that really has books written about it and cannot be fully discussed in a short “devotion” piece. The subject is whether it is possible that God is simultaneously…
Continue ReadingPsalm 71:5 – “For you have been my hope, Sovereign Lord, my confidence since my youth.” For over four decades God has been faithful to me. I had learned, as I have read in His Word that He is faithful at all times. Not once was God unfaithful to me. Yes, I have been seen unemployment, my food shelves…
Continue ReadingActs 26:24-32 – At this point Festus interrupted Paul’s defense. “You are out of your mind, Paul!” he shouted. “Your great learning is driving you insane.” 25 “I am not insane, most excellent Festus,” Paul replied. “What I am saying is true and reasonable. 26 The king is familiar with these things, and I can speak freely to him. I am convinced that none…
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