Every Sabbath he (Paul) reasoned in the synagogue, trying to persuade Jews and Greeks. When Silas and Timothy came from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself exclusively to preaching, testifying to the Jews that Jesus was the Messiah. But when they opposed Paul and became abusive, he shook out his clothes in protest and said to them, […]
Acts 17:1-4 – To whom does God reveal himself?
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 […]
Acts 16:36b-40 – Does love mean we should be doormats?
(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.” […]
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 […]