Day 322 – Acts 7-8
Talking Points Stephen preaches to the Jews. He doesn't proclaim a strange or new message, but the familiar message of God's work in and through the Jewish people -- work…
Talking Points Stephen preaches to the Jews. He doesn't proclaim a strange or new message, but the familiar message of God's work in and through the Jewish people -- work…
Talking Points The persecution of the apostles Jesus had warned of begins in full force, as Peter and John are arrested for "teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the…
Talking Points As the gospel accounts conclude, we catch a glimpse of the truly radical nature of the resurrection. Even though it was foretold by Jesus, and even with the…
Talking Points So many huge prophecies are being fulfilled and confirmed in the events of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. Pilate, operating on the information fed to him by…
Talking Points Praying in Jesus' name is not tacking the expected, necessary ending onto your prayer or applying a divine post stamp to ensure its proper delivery. Praying in Jesus'…
Talking Points The God who Serves -- As Jesus is teaching His disciples of humility and self-sacrificial service to others, and as He personally sets the example, we find something…
Talking Points Nothing about Jesus' sacrificial death for sinners was happenstance or suddenly thrust upon Him. Even the details of His descent into Jerusalem had been foretold hundreds of years…
Talking Points Instead of laying out some mysterious puzzle as to His identity, we see Jesus was glad, even eager, to confirm that He is the Messiah sent from God.…
Talking Points Everything hinges on who you believe Jesus to be. So, Jesus pushed further for a decision as to His identity. Healing on the Sabbath again in plain view…
Talking Points The world has always hated Jesus, because His very nature, His actions, and His words bring conviction against evil.The words Jesus spoke were not learned in training from…