A group of Epicurean and Stoic philosophers began to debate with him (Paul). Some of them asked, “What is this babbler trying to say?” Others remarked, “He seems to be advocating foreign gods.” They said this because Paul was preaching the good news about Jesus and the resurrection. Then they took him and brought him […]
Daily Devotional Acts 17:16-17 – Does the Holy Spirit guide us? – Free online Bible study – Commentary in easy English – Day 600
While Paul was waiting for them (Silas and Timothy) in Athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols. So he reasoned in the synagogue with both Jews and God-fearing Greeks, as well as in the marketplace day by day with those who happened to be there. (Acts 17:16-17) When […]
Daily Devotional Acts 17:10-15 – What are the characteristics of a noble person? – Free online Bible Study – Commentary in easy English – Day 599
As soon as it was night, the believers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving there, they went to the Jewish synagogue. Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what […]
Daily Devotional Acts 17:5-9 – Does jealousy lead to violence? – Free online Bible Study – Commentary in easy English – Day 598
But other Jews were jealous; so they rounded up some bad characters from the marketplace, formed a mob and started a riot in the city. They rushed to Jason’s house in search of Paul and Silas in order to bring them out to the crowd. But when they did not find them, they dragged Jason […]
Daily Devotional Acts 17:1-4 – To whom does God reveal himself? – Free online Bible Study – Commentary in easy English – Day 597
When Paul and his companions had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue. As was his custom, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, explaining and proving that the Messiah had to suffer and rise from the […]
Daily Devotional Acts 16:36b-40 – Does love mean we should be doormats? – Free online Bible Study – Commentary in easy English – Day 596
(The jailer told Paul) “Now you can leave. Go in peace.” But Paul said to the officers: “They beat us publicly without a trial, even though we are Roman citizens, and threw us into prison. And now do they want to get rid of us quietly? No! Let them come themselves and escort us out.” […]
Acts 16:35-36a – Does God change hearts?
When it was daylight, the magistrates sent their officers to the jailer with the order: “Release those men.” The jailer told Paul, “The magistrates have ordered that you and Silas be released.” (Acts 16:35-36a) The magistrates were angry with Paul and Silas for interfering with their malevolent customs. They retaliated by having Paul and Silas […]
Daily Devotional Acts 16:35-36a – Does God change hearts? – Free online Bible Study – Commentary in easy English – Day 595
When it was daylight, the magistrates sent their officers to the jailer with the order: “Release those men.” The jailer told Paul, “The magistrates have ordered that you and Silas be released.” (Acts 16:35-36a) The magistrates were angry with Paul and Silas for interfering with their malevolent customs. They retaliated by having Paul and Silas […]