Monthly Archives: August 2020

fatal flattery

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

fatal flattery Acts 12:20-25 (JDV) Acts 12:20 Herod had been very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon. With the same passion they presented themselves before him. After persuading Blastus, who was in charge of the king’s bedroom, they … Continue reading →

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patience to keep knocking

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

patience to keep knocking Acts 12:6-19 (JDV) Acts 12:6 When Herod was about to bring him out for trial, that very night Peter, tied up with two chains, is sleeping between two soldiers, while the sentries in front of the … Continue reading →

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tears into prayers

Posted on August 9, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

tears into prayers Acts 12:1-5 (JDV) Acts 12:1 About that period King Herod forced abusive hands on some who belonged to the congregation, Acts 12:2 and he took James out, John’s brother, using a sword. Acts 12:3 When he saw … Continue reading →

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missionary work

Posted on August 8, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

missionary work Acts 11:19-30 (JDV) Acts 11:19 Now those who had been scattered as a result of the trouble that started because of Stephen made their way as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the word to no one … Continue reading →

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the same gift

Posted on August 7, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

the same gift Acts 11:1-18 (JDV) Acts 11:1 The missionaries and the brothers and sisters who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles had also welcomed the word of God. Acts 11:2 When Peter went up to Jerusalem, those promoting … Continue reading →

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the Caesarea miracle

Posted on August 6, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

the Caesarea miracle Acts 10:44-48 (JDV) Acts 10:44 While Peter was still speaking these words, the Sacred Breath came down on all those who heard the message. Acts 10:45 The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were amazed because … Continue reading →

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alls and everys

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

alls and everys Acts 10:34-43 (JDV) Acts 10:34 Peter began to speak: “Now I truly understand that God doesn’t show favoritism, Acts 10:35 but in every nation the person who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to … Continue reading →

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divine direction

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

divine direction Acts 10:9-33 (JDV) Acts 10:9 The next day, as they were traveling and nearing the city, Peter went up to pray on the roof about noon. Acts 10:10 He became hungry and wanted to eat, but while they … Continue reading →

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pre-work

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

pre-work Acts 10:1-8 (JDV) Acts 10:1 There was a man in Caesarea named Cornelius, a centurion of what was called the Italian Regiment. Acts 10:2 He was a devout man and feared God along with his whole household. He did … Continue reading →

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get up and witness

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

get up and witness Acts 9:32-43 (JDV) Acts 9:32 As Peter was traveling from place to place, he also came down to the devotees who resided in Lydda. Acts 9:33 There he found a man named Aeneas, who was paralyzed … Continue reading →

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