Post by Woody Williams on Aug 26, 2010 8:19:22 GMT -5
Text for the Day -- Acts 17:1-9
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After Paul and Silas had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia,
they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews.
And Paul went in, as was his custom, and on three sabbath days argued
with them from the scriptures, explaining and proving that it was
necessary for the Messiah to suffer and to rise from the dead, and
saying, ‘This is the Messiah, Jesus whom I am proclaiming to you.’
Some of them were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, as did a great
many of the devout Greeks and not a few of the leading women. But the
Jews became jealous, and with the help of some ruffians in the
marketplaces they formed a mob and set the city in an uproar. While
they were searching for Paul and Silas to bring them out to the
assembly, they attacked Jason’s house. When they could not find them,
they dragged Jason and some believers before the city authorities,
shouting, ‘These people who have been turning the world upside down
have come here also, and Jason has entertained them as guests. They
are all acting contrary to the decrees of the emperor, saying that
there is another king named Jesus.’ The people and the city officials
were disturbed when they heard this, and after they had taken bail
from Jason and the others, they let them go.
Devotional
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Paul and Silas were accused of turning the world upside down through
the message they were preaching about Jesus. The power of the Gospel
was being revealed in the response of people to this Word. The church
may often be afraid to put the Gospel and its power "out there" in an
undisguised form. Where is the power of the Gospel being manifested
in your church and community?
Prayer
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Give your church courage to preach the dynamic Gospel of Jesus in
word and deed, gracious God. Amen
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After Paul and Silas had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia,
they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews.
And Paul went in, as was his custom, and on three sabbath days argued
with them from the scriptures, explaining and proving that it was
necessary for the Messiah to suffer and to rise from the dead, and
saying, ‘This is the Messiah, Jesus whom I am proclaiming to you.’
Some of them were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, as did a great
many of the devout Greeks and not a few of the leading women. But the
Jews became jealous, and with the help of some ruffians in the
marketplaces they formed a mob and set the city in an uproar. While
they were searching for Paul and Silas to bring them out to the
assembly, they attacked Jason’s house. When they could not find them,
they dragged Jason and some believers before the city authorities,
shouting, ‘These people who have been turning the world upside down
have come here also, and Jason has entertained them as guests. They
are all acting contrary to the decrees of the emperor, saying that
there is another king named Jesus.’ The people and the city officials
were disturbed when they heard this, and after they had taken bail
from Jason and the others, they let them go.
Devotional
----------
Paul and Silas were accused of turning the world upside down through
the message they were preaching about Jesus. The power of the Gospel
was being revealed in the response of people to this Word. The church
may often be afraid to put the Gospel and its power "out there" in an
undisguised form. Where is the power of the Gospel being manifested
in your church and community?
Prayer
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Give your church courage to preach the dynamic Gospel of Jesus in
word and deed, gracious God. Amen