That sounds like a morbid question, but it is one way to gauge how we lived and for what. Wherever Paul was, he invested his life in relationships. We’ll continue a few verses later in Acts 20:31. This is in Paul’s farewell address to the Ephesian elders. Acts 20:31 – Acts 21:1 – 31So be […]
Paul’s Life Verse and Our Worldview
Last week, I shared what I thought was Paul’s life key verse. Acts 20:24 – 24However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the gospel of God’s grace. And for the remainder of […]
The Destitution of Service (Oswald Chambers)
This devotional from Oswald Chambers has given me much to pray over. February 25, 2010 [. . . though the more abundantly I love you, the less I am loved —2 Corinthians 12:15]
The Delight of Sacrifice (Oswald Chambers)
Here is a devotional from Oswald Chambers entitled, “The Delight of Sacrifice.” It has given me much food for thought… February 24, 2010 [I will very gladly spend and be spent for your souls . . . —2 Corinthians 12:15]
Acts 10-20: Who Was Right, Paul or Barnabas? (Part 4 of 4)
I want to circle back to the idea that the spotlight of God seems to favor certain individuals. Another case study is the disagreement that ensued between Paul and Barnabas regarding Mark. Acts 15:36-41 – Paul and Barnabas part ways. Who was right? It seems that Paul was right because the spotlight follows Paul and […]
Acts 10-20: Hearing and Obeying the Word of God (Part 3 of 4)
I want to compare and contrast 2 visions, one given to Peter and the other given to Paul. Peter’s vision is recorded in Acts 10:9-15. It involves God dealing with Peter’s prejudice against the Gentiles and his perception that they are unclean and therefore unworthy of receiving the gospel. In some ways, you can’t blame […]