Paul came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where a disciple named Timothy lived, whose mother was Jewish and a believer but whose father was Greek. The believers at Lystra and Iconium spoke well of him. Paul wanted to take him along on the journey, so he circumcised him because of the Jews who lived […]
Daily Devotional Acts 15:22-29 – Is Your mind ruled by the Spirit? – Free online Bible study – Commentary in easy English – Day 583
Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to choose some of their own men and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas (called Barsabbas) and Silas, men who were leaders among the believers. With them they sent the following letter: To: The Gentile believers in Antioch, Syria, and […]
Daily Devotional Acts 15:7-11 – Will you receive God’s grace? – Free online Bible Study – Commentary in easy English – Day 580
After much discussion, Peter got up and addressed them: “Brothers, you know that some time ago God made a choice among you that the Gentiles might hear from my lips the message of the gospel and believe. God, who knows the heart, showed that he accepted them by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just […]
Daily Devotional Acts 15:3-6 – How do you handle conflict? – Free online Bible Study – Commentary in easy English – Day 579
The church sent them on their way (to Jerusalem), and as they traveled through Phoenicia and Samaria, they told how the Gentiles had been converted. This news made all the believers very glad. When they came to Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and the apostles and elders, to whom they reported everything God […]
Daily Devotional Acts 14:26-15:2 – Do you choose your battles wisely? – Free online Bible Study – Commentary in easy English – Day 578
From there they went by ship to Antioch where they had been given to the Lord for His work. The work of this trip was done. When they got there, they called the church together. They told them everything God had done for them. They told how God had opened the door for the people […]
Daily Devotional Acts 14:21-25 – What does God say about hardships? – Free online Bible Study – Commentary in easy English – Day 577
They preached the gospel in that city and won a large number of disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch, strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith. “We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said. Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them […]
Daily Devotional Acts 14:16-20 – Why do we see fewer miracles today? – Free online Bible study – Commentary in easy English – Day 576
In past generations He allowed all the nations to go their own way although He did not leave Himself without a witness, since He did what is good by giving you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons and satisfying your hearts with food and happiness.” Even though they said these things, they barely stopped the […]
Daily Devotional Acts 14:11-15 – How do you handle glory? – Free online Bible Study – Commentary in easy English – Day 575
When the crowds saw what Paul had done, they raised their voices, saying in the Lycaonian language, “The gods have come down to us in the form of men!” And they started to call Barnabas, Zeus, and Paul, Hermes, because he was the main speaker. Then the priest of Zeus, whose temple was just outside […]