May 30, 2022 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE, NEWS
Paul and Silas One day in Philippi, as Paul and Silas were walking to the outdoor place of prayer, a slave girl started calling out to them: “These men are slaves of the Most High God, who proclaim to you a way of salvation.” This continued to happen for a few days....
May 19, 2022 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE, NEWS
Paul in Philippi; introducing Lydia Saul, by now calling himself Paul, was also active sharing the Gospel. Like Peter last week, he also had a dream. A Macedonian appeared to him in his dream asking for Paul to come and help them. As a result, Paul and some of his...
May 11, 2022 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE, NEWS
Peter’s report to the Council In Joppa, Peter had a dream. A sheet descended from the heavens, containing food of all kinds. Some of the food was kosher. Some was the food was not kosher. Peter heard a voice, which he identified as God’s voice, commanding him to...
May 4, 2022 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE, NEWS
Peter and Dorcas / Tabitha In the city of Joppa, a local Christian woman with two names, Tabitha in Hebrew and Dorcas in Greek, had just died. She was known for her generosity and her practical works of charity. Peter was in a nearby town and the mourners called...
May 2, 2022 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE, NEWS
The conversion of Saul / Paul This passage has given birth to a phrase which has made its way into our broader culture and our language, one out of many with its origins in the Scriptures. In our culture, the media often speaks of a public figure having a “Damascus...
Apr 13, 2022 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE, LECTIONARY, NEWS
Easter Day Here again we have choices amongst readings. Why might we choose a particular pathway through them: our personal preference, the needs of those who may be present, prayerful thoughtful contemplation? My pathway is highlighted. Let me tell you an idle tale....
