Category Archives: dependence upon God

tears into prayers

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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the same gift

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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divine direction

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

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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a God thing

a God thing Acts 2:14-41 (JDV) Acts 2:14 Peter stood up with the Eleven, lifted up his voice, and proclaimed to them: “Fellow Jews and all you residents of Jerusalem, let me explain this to you and pay attention to … Continue reading

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window dressing

window dressing Acts 2:1-13 (JDV) Acts 2:1 When the day of Pentecost was in progress, they were all together at the same place. Acts 2:2 Suddenly a sound like that of a violent rushing wind came from the sky, and … Continue reading

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filling the void

filling the void Acts 1:12-26 (JDV) Acts 1:12 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, which is near Jerusalem – a Sabbath day’s trip away. Acts 1:13 When they arrived, they went to the room upstairs where … Continue reading

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everywhere, but not everything

everywhere, but not everything Deuteronomy 33:26-29 (JDV) Deuteronomy 33:26 There is none like the God of Jeshurun, who rides the sky as your partner, the clouds in his majesty. Deuteronomy 33:27 The God of old is your dwelling place, and … Continue reading

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small thread

small thread Deuteronomy 32:26-27 (JDV) Deuteronomy 32:26 “I would have said: I will cut them to pieces and blot out the memory of them from mankind, Deuteronomy 32:27 if I had not been intimidated by provocation from the enemy, or … Continue reading

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forgotten parent

forgotten parent Deuteronomy 32:18-21 (JDV) Deuteronomy 32:18 You ignored the Rock who gave you birth; you forgot the God who gave birth to you. Deuteronomy 32:19 When Yahveh saw this, he despised them, angered by his sons and daughters. Deuteronomy … Continue reading

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