Acts 19:21-27 – After all this had happened, Paul decided to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must visit Rome also.” 22 He sent two of his helpers, Timothy and Erastus, to Macedonia, while he stayed in the province of Asia a little longer. 23 About that time there arose a great disturbance about the Way. 24 A silversmith named Demetrius,…
Continue ReadingEphesians 5:20 – Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ Colossians 2:6-7 – So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Colossians…
Continue ReadingActs 19:17-20 – When this became known to the Jews and Greeks living in Ephesus, they were all seized with fear, and the name of the Lord Jesus was held in high honor. 18 Many of those who believed now came and openly confessed what they had done. 19 A number who had practiced sorcery brought their scrolls together and burned them publicly.…
Continue ReadingActs 19:13-16 – Some Jews who went around driving out evil spirits tried to invoke the name of the Lord Jesus over those who were demon-possessed. They would say, “In the name of the Jesus whom Paul preaches, I command you to come out.” 14 Seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, were doing this. 15 One day the evil spirit answered…
Continue ReadingJohn 13:16 – Very truly I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. Job 38:1-3 – “Who is this that obscures my plans with words without knowledge? 3 Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me.” Job 40:2 – “Will the one who contends with…
Continue ReadingEcclesiastes 7:9 – Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools. Anger flares faster than a struck match and explodes like dynamite. It scars hearts and minds and kills many relationships. Don’t justify anger that does not bring good fruit. Some will rise up quickly to (angrily) ask “What…
Continue ReadingPsalm 25:1 – In you, Lord my God, I put my trust. Oh my God, I trust in you! If everyone should detest me I will always have You who loves me. If the universe should explode and nothing remain, You Lord are able to, in the midst of nothingness, to set me in the palm of your hand and create…
Continue ReadingJob 13:15 – Though He slay me, yet will I hope in Him; I will surely defend my ways to His face. Job 42:1-6 – Then Job replied to the Lord: 2 “I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted. 3 You asked, ‘Who is this that obscures my plans without knowledge?’ Surely I spoke of things I did…
Continue ReadingActs 19:8-12 – Paul entered the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God. 9 But some of them became obstinate; they refused to believe and publicly maligned the Way. So Paul left them. He took the disciples with him and had discussions daily in the lecture hall of Tyrannus. 10 This went on for two years, so that…
Continue ReadingActs 19:8-12 – Paul entered the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God. 9 But some of them became obstinate; they refused to believe and publicly maligned the Way. So Paul left them. He took the disciples with him and had discussions daily in the lecture hall of Tyrannus. 10 This went on for two years, so that…
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