God did extraordinary miracles through Paul, so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, and their illnesses were cured and the evil spirits left them. (Acts 19:11-12) Even though they were involved in demonic activity, God loved the people of Ephesus. They were enthralled with the supernatural, so […]
Daily Devotional Acts 19:8-10 – Is your heart hardened? – Free online Bible study – Commentary in easy English – Day 618
Paul entered the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God. But some of them became obstinate; they refused to believe and publicly maligned the Way. So Paul left them. He took the disciples with him and had discussions daily in the lecture hall of Tyrannus. This went […]
Daily Devotional Acts 19:1-7 – Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed? – Free online Bible study – Commentary in easy English – Day 617
While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul took the road through the interior and arrived at Ephesus. There he found some disciples and asked them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” They answered, “No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.” So Paul asked, “Then what baptism did you […]
Daily Devotional Acts 18:27-28 – Why is it important to use your spiritual gifts? – Free online Bible Study – Commentary in easy English – Day 616
When Apollos wanted to go to Achaia (in Corinth), the brothers and sisters encouraged him and wrote to the disciples there to welcome him. When he arrived, he was a great help to those who by grace had believed. For he vigorously refuted his Jewish opponents in public debate, proving from the Scriptures that Jesus […]
Daily Devotional Acts 18:23-26 – What makes discipleship successful? – Free online Bible Study – Commentary in easy English – Day 615
After spending some time in Antioch, Paul set out from there and traveled from place to place throughout the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples. Meanwhile a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was a learned man, with a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures. He had been […]
Daily Devotional Acts 18:18-22 – When should I pray about life-changing events? – Free online Bible study – Commentary in easy English – Day 614
Paul stayed on in Corinth for some time. Then he left the brothers and sisters and sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila. Before he sailed, he had his hair cut off at Cenchreae because of a vow he had taken. They arrived at Ephesus where Paul left Priscilla and Aquila. He himself went […]
Daily Devotional Acts 18:12-17 – Does God bring good out of bad? – Free online Bible study – Commentary in easy English – Day 613
While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews of Corinth made a united attack on Paul and brought him to the place of judgment. “This man,” they charged, “is persuading the people to worship God in ways contrary to the law.” Just as Paul was about to speak, Gallio said to them, “If you Jews […]
Daily Devotional Acts 18:7-8 – What are the benefits of intimacy with Jesus? – Free online Bible study – Commentary in easy English – Day 611
Then Paul left the synagogue and went next door to the house of Titius Justus, a worshiper of God. Crispus, the synagogue leader, and his entire household believed in the Lord; and many of the Corinthians who heard Paul believed and were baptized. (Acts 18:7-8) When I went to Costa Rica, homes were attached to […]