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Luke got it right. Knowing and having supernatural courage (faith) about Jesus is what it is all about. He made …
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“The religious elites could find no answer to these things.” ~Luke
Jesus has a question for me. Jesus has lots of questions. I don’t have a good answer. In fact, I …
“Don’t be alarmed, because the boy’s alive.” ~Apostle Paul
This is a stunning story about Paul’s preaching. To say he could be long winded is a huge understatement. I …
“Paul entered the synagogue and spoke boldly, arguing and persuading them about the kingdom of God.” ~Luke
I need to speak boldly. I need to speak boldly every day. I need to argue and persuade as many …
“All the believers who came with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also.” ~Luke
Some days I am just flat out surprise at what God does through His Holy Spirit. I don’t see it …
“Paul reasoned in the synagogue every Sabbath and tried to persuade both Jews and Greeks.” ~Luke
I must be persistent and faithful. I must reason with others every chance I get. My job is to persuade …
“So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers.” ~Luke
Do people speak highly of me as a disciple? Does it matter? My job is to please God. That should …
“When they came to the place called The Skull, there they crucified Him.” ~Luke
Jesus was nailed to the cross to die for me and for you. Jesus is the Son of God but …
“The two apostles were there a long time, speaking freely, openly, and confidently as they presented the clear evidence of God’s gifts, God corroborating their work with miracles and wonders.” ~Luke
I can always benefit from the habit of going to the place where believers meet. It was the habit of …
“Then Jesus opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.” ~Luke
Insight is the spiritual quality that enables a person to appreciate God’s mind and will in matters of behavior, truth …
“About that time there occurred no small disturbance concerning the Way.” ~Luke
Am I a follower of the Way of Jesus? Do I see myself as a follower of the Way, a …
“Jesus often withdrew to deserted places and prayed.” ~Luke
Jesus was constantly ministering to the people. He had a stunning level of compassion and stamina. It was a lot. …
“That’s when King Herod got it into his head to go after some of the church members. He murdered James, John’s brother.” ~Luke
I live in a world where popularity ratings mean so much. Consider politics. All about polling. Social media? How many …
“I am Jesus, the One you’re hunting down. I want you to get up and enter the city. In the city you’ll be told what to do next.” ~Jesus to Saul
Saul is on a mission. It is not a mission for God though. The religious elites were out to destroy …
“John the Baptizer went into all the vicinity of the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of changing our mind for the forgiveness of missing God’s goal” ~Luke
John is on the move. He is covering all the territory. John has a message for me. I need to …
“And all who heard Him were amazed at His understanding and His answers.” ~Luke
Jesus is amazing. I am constantly stunned at what He did for me and how He teaches me. Jesus is …
“Saul was right there, congratulating the killers.” ~Luke
The religious elites (members of the Sanhedrin) had Stephen killed for following Jesus. Saul (later to become the Apostle Paul) …
“And the disciples were continually filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.” ~Luke
The joy I have, in Jesus my Master, is a gift from God. I don’t screw my courage and become …
“During this time, the disciples were increasing in numbers by leaps and bounds.” ~Luke
Good things are happening. People are choosing to follow Jesus every day. The numbers are exploding. The Apostles are proclaiming …
“Those who put their trust in the Master were added right and left, men and women both.” ~Luke
Have I trusted in the Master Jesus? What a change occurred to the early disciples of Jesus. The power of …
“Jesus talked to them about things concerning the kingdom of God.” ~Luke
What is Jesus’ favorite thing to talk about? It is the way things work in God’s world (Kingdom). This is …
