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(February 12, 2021) I am sometimes asked why I read through the Bible every year. I have a large stack of books that I am waiting to read, along with the reading I do for my professions. One estimate I read claimed that at a moderate pace, it takes between 54 and 72 hours toContinue reading “July 11: Psalm 1-3; Acts 17:1-15”

(February 11, 2021) One of the clear messages of the book of Acts is that the preaching of the gospel will bring opposition. We have seen this in previous incidents recorded by Luke, but here at the end of chapter 16 we have probably the most familiar episode. Paul had freed a girl from herContinue reading “July 10: Job 40-41; Acts 16:22-40”

(February 10, 2021) Many people question God, especially when things do not go their way. We expect people in the world who do not know Jesus to question what God is doing, since they do not believe in Him or at least don’t believe that He is a good and loving God. Sometimes, though, evenContinue reading “July 9: Job 38-40; Acts 16:1-21”

(February 9, 2021) At the very end of Acts 15, we have a sad interlude that shows us a scene from the lives of Paul and Barnabas. They have completed their missionary journey, gone back to Jerusalem to stand up for the Gentile churches, and seen the church pull together to enable the Gentiles toContinue reading “July 8: Job 36-37; Acts 15:22-41”

(February 8, 2021) When people talk about the standards of the Bible and their impact on modern life, they often treat the Bible as if it was just another source of information. They might look to science, politics, psychology, or popular culture as having equal value in any discussion of moral, ethical, or social issues.Continue reading “July 7: Job 34-35; Acts 15:1-21”

(February 7, 2021) The gospel message always elicits a reaction from the audience whenever it is presented. Our goal as Christians is to present the message as clearly as we can and to eliminate as many stumbling blocks for the people as possible. We see examples of gospel presentations throughout the New Testament, which canContinue reading “July 6: Job 32-33; Acts 14”

(February 6, 2021) It is never easy to listen to someone falsely accuse you of doing wrong. You may know for certain that you did not act in the way your accuser says you did, yet it may be difficult to disprove what they say about you. This is especially true if what you areContinue reading “July 5: Job 30-31; Acts 13:26-52”

There are many in the world who question the power of God and believe that they have access to something or someone stronger and more reliable than Jesus. They seek a power that they can control and manipulate, using it to get what they want out of life. Given the influence of Satan on ourContinue reading “July 3: Job 28-29; Acts 13:1-25”

(February 5, 2021) One of the curious stories we find in Acts is the fate of Herod Agrippa I, the Herod of this passage. The family line of the Herods, from Herod the Great on, was filled with all kinds of intrigues, cruelties, and self-advancing behavior. This Herod was no different. We see this firstContinue reading “July 2: Job 25-27; Acts 12”

(February 3, 2021) NOTE: For the next three weeks, I will be “filling in the blanks” on my blog from last summer. The dates on the title line will put them in their proper order, and I will add a date at the beginning that gives the actual date of writing. That will explain someContinue reading “July 1: Job 22-24; Acts 11”