Category Archives: commitment

why Paul chose Silas

why Paul chose Silas Acts 15:36-41 (JDV) Acts 15:36 After some time had passed, Paul said to Barnabas, “Let’s go back and visit the brothers and sisters in every town where we have preached the word of the Lord and … Continue reading

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from murder to mission

from murder to mission Acts 9:1-18 (JDV) Acts 9:1 Now Saul was still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord. He went to the high priest Acts 9:2 and requested letters from him to the synagogues in … Continue reading

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off the fence

off the fence Acts 8:1-3 (JDV) Acts 8:1 Saul agreed with taking him out. On that day a severe persecution broke out against the congregation in Jerusalem, and all except the missionaries were scattered throughout the land of Judea and … Continue reading

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death of a good couple

death of a good couple Acts 5:1-11 (JDV) Acts 5:1 But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property. Acts 5:2 However, he put aside for himself part of the proceeds with his wife’s knowledge, … Continue reading

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how to handle opposition

how to handle opposition Acts 4:1-22 (JDV) Acts 4:1 While they were speaking to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple police, and the Sadducees confronted them, Acts 4:2 because they were annoyed that they were teaching the … Continue reading

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every day

every day Acts 2:42-47 (JDV) Acts 2:42 They stayed busily engaged in the missionaries’ teaching, to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer. Acts 2:43 Every throat was filled with fear, and many marvels and signs were … Continue reading

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rock contest

rock contest Deuteronomy 32:28-31 (JDV) Deuteronomy 32:28 Israel is a nation which has lost its sense with no understanding at all. Deuteronomy 32:29 If only they were wise, they would comprehend this; they would understand their fate. Deuteronomy 32:30 How … Continue reading

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staying faithful to him

staying faithful to him Deuteronomy 30:19-20 (JDV) Deuteronomy 30:19 I call sky and land as witnesses against you today that I have set before you life and death, empowerment and affliction. Choose life so that you and your descendants may … Continue reading

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his mission

his mission Deuteronomy 30:15-18 (JDV) Deuteronomy 30:15 See, today I have set before you life and prosperity, death and adversity. Deuteronomy 30:16 You see, I am commanding you today to care about Yahveh your God, to walk in his ways, … Continue reading

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full repentance

full repentance Deuteronomy 30:1-3 (JDV) Deuteronomy 30:1 “When all these things happen to you — the empowerments and afflictions I have set before you — and you come to your senses while you are in all the nations where Yahveh … Continue reading

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