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 […]
Acts 10-20: Living intentionally for the salvation of others (Part 2 of 4)
One of Satan’s tactics is to cause us to focus on non-essential, peripheral things. Acts 20:25-38 – During Paul’s tearful farewell with the Ephesian elders, Paul warns them about keeping guard against those who distort the truth. In fact, some of the chief offenders who will end up distorting the truth will come from their […]
Acts 10-20: Clash of 2 Kingdoms (Part 1 of 4)
Acts 19-8-9. Paul is converted in Acts 9 and then 10 chapters later, the message has spread to the point that their religion is known as the WAY, and they publicly maligned these weirdos. Jesus called himself the way, the truth, the life and now those who followed Christ were called “Christians” (or mini-Christs) at […]
Acts 20:24 – Tiger Woods Apology
Tiger Woods had it all. Richest athlete in the world. All the money he could ever want. Adoring fans. Model wife. Beautiful kids. He controlled everything around him regarding his public career, but he couldn’t control the private beast within. He seemed like he had it altogether, that he was in total control — and […]