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Response to Peter’s Sermon
2. September 2010 by Bernice Davis.
Hello Everyone:
Today’s lesson is the response of the people to Peter’s sermon.
Here is our text:
Acts 2:37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” 38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off–for all whom the LORD our God will call.” 40 With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” 41 Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.
42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the LORD added to their number daily those who were being saved.
We can see from the text that the first sermon preached by one of the apostles of the Lord Jesus Christ in an open forum added about 3000 members to the body of Christ in one day.
The church had a great beginning. All the believers were on one accord and everyone sold their possessions and shared with the ones who were in need. They were busy about spreading the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Stay encouraged everyone and don’t forget to pray and read God’s word daily.
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Peter’s Sermon
1. September 2010 by Bernice Davis.
Hello Everyone:
Today’s lesson is Peter’s response to him and the people being called drunk after they had been filled with the holy ghost and begin to speak in other terms. It is categorized as his first sermon.
Here is our text:
Acts 2:14 Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: “Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. 15 These men are not drunk, as you suppose. It’s only nine in the morning! 16 No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: 17 ” ‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.
18 Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy. 19 I will show wonders in the heaven above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and billows of smoke.
20 The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and glorious day of the LORD. 21 And everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved.’ 22 “Men of Israel, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. 23 This man was handed over to you by God’s set purpose and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men, put him to death by nailing him to the cross.
24 But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him. 25 David said about him: ” ‘I saw the LORD always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
26 Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will live in hope, 27 because you will not abandon me to the grave, nor will you let your Holy One see decay. 28 You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence.’ 29 “Brothers, I can tell you confidently that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is here to this day. 30 But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that he would place one of his descendants on his throne. 31 Seeing what was ahead, he spoke of the resurrection of the Christ, that he was not abandoned to the grave, nor did his body see decay.
32 God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of the fact.
33 Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear. 34 For David did not ascend to heaven, and yet he said, ” ‘The LORD said to my LORD: “Sit at my right hand 35 until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.” ‘ 36 “Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both LORD and Christ.”
Tomorrow, we will study the response of the audience to Peter’s sermon.
Stay encouraged everyone and don’t forget to pray and read God’s word daily.
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Tongues
31. August 2010 by Bernice Davis.
Hello Everyone:
Our text for today is:
Acts 2:1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. 4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. 5 Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. 6 When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking in his own language. 7 Utterly amazed, they asked: “Are not all these men who are speaking Galileans? 8 Then how is it that each of us hears them in his own native language? 9 Parthians, Medes and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; visitors from Rome 11 (both Jews and converts to Judaism); Cretans and Arabs–we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!” 12 Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, “What does this mean?” 13 Some, however, made fun of them and said, “They have had too much wine. “
Yesterday, we talked about the actual day of Pentecost and what it meant for the Jewish people and the city of
Today, let’s pick up with the audience. As I told you on yesterday, the audience would have included Jews from all over. During the diasporas, Jews were no longer centrally located in one place but were scattered abroad. It our text, we see that the audience included God fearing Jews from every nation under heaven and the tongues that were dispersed that day by the Holy Spirit were “different languages” for the text says that people understand what was being said. In actually, the people in the upper room were instantly given a new language that they did not know. Our text gives us a list of the various people that were there who spoke various languages.
The text teaches that no matter what language they possessed they were able to hear the “wonders of God” declared in their own tongue when this out pouring of the Holy Spirit fell.
Both amazed and perplexed, they begin to ask each other what does this mean and some even assumed that they were drunk.
Tomorrow, we will study the disciples response to their questions.
Stay encouraged everyone and don’t forget to pray and read God’s word daily.
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Pentecost
30. August 2010 by Bernice Davis.
Hello Everyone:
Our scripture text for today is as follows:
1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come , they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting . 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance .
Our opening phrase starts with “and when the day of Pentecost was fully come.”
Let’s explore the topic of Pentecost today and what “fully come” means.
The word Pentecost means fiftieth day. It was the second of the three annual pilgrim festivals (along with Passover and tabernacles) when every male was required to proceed on foot to the Temple in Jerusalem. It is also called the Feast of Weeks, because it was held after the counting of seven complete weeks after “the morrow of the Sabbath” when the barley sheaves were offered (Lev 23:15-20). The festival is then held on the 50th day, i.e. Pentecost. The festival is also named the feast of the Ingathering (Ex 23:16) and the Day of the First Fruits (Num 28:26).
All the pilgrim festivals possessed agricultural significance. Pentecost marked the end of the barley and the beginning of the wheat harvest, and two loaves, made of the finest wheat were “a wave offering before the Lord” in the Temple (Lev 23:17-20). The first fruits were also brought to the Temple on this occasion. Pilgrims used to assemble in large towns in each district, and would set out together in joyful procession to the Temple, where they were welcomed by the Levites. Historical connections were given to these festivals: Pentecost was associated with the revelation on Sinai, becoming known as “The Season of the giving of our Torah” although the Bible gives the event no specific date; it was deduced by reckoning based on Exodus 19:1-2. The Book of Ruth, associated with the barley and wheat harvests, as well as with a proselyte who accepts the Torah, became part of the synagogue liturgy on this festival.
On the day of Pentecost, the highlight of the services were the two loaves of wave offering to the Lord which was offered up by the priest. Everyone was usually in place when this event occurred. So when the text says that Pentecost was “fully come” it refers to the timeframe of when all the people would be in place for the “highlight” of the service. It was at this point that the text teaches us that there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind and….. they were filled with the holy ghost.
In Christianity, this particular day is identified with the “birth of the church.”
As read in our historical analysis, Pentecost was one of the three “required” Jewish festivals that all Jews must attend. God chose this particular season when Jews from all over the world would be there and thereby through the outpouring of the holy spirit, the gospel was preached to a multitude of Jews who ordinarily would not be in Jerusalem.
Stay encouraged everyone and don’t forget to pray and read God’s word daily.
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Replacing Judas
24. August 2010 by Bernice Davis.
Hello Everyone:
Our text for today is:
Acts 1:12 Then they returned to
Our text today gives us the people who were in the upper room waiting on the infilling of the holy spirit. It lists the disciples along with the women and Jesus’ mother and his brothers. There is also a Judas mentioned but of course this was not Judas Iscariot the betrayer but Judas the son of James. The total was about 120.
While they were there, Peter began to teach on the replacement of Judas according the to the prophecy given in Psalms that “his place be deserted and let another take his place of leadership.”
They decided to cast lots among the men who have constantly been with them while Jesus was on earth and was a witness of his resurrection. They chose Joseph and Matthias and the lot fell on Matthias. Though the lot fell on Matthias, you will never hear about him again in scripture or any of his accomplishments. Scholars argue that the Lord’s choice was Paul to become the one to replace Judas and we know that Paul is called on the road to Dasmacus and he gets his training personally from the resurrected Jesus in the desert.
Stay encouraged everyone and don’t forget to pray and read God’s word daily.
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A Sabbath’s Day Journey
23. August 2010 by Bernice Davis.
Hello Everyone:
Our scripture text for today is as follows:
Acts 1:12 Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day’s journey .
This text picks up from Jesus descending into heaven and the disciples returning to wait for the gift of the holy ghost. The first part of this story has a phrase in it called a “sabbath’s day journey.” Today, I want to enclose an article written by Dr. Stanley Horton on what a “sabbath’s day journey is and where it came from.”
The Greek sabbatou hodos (Acts 1:12) designates the distance from the Mount of Olives to the city of Jerusalem. In New Testament times, Jewish rabbis used this term as the limit in distance a Jew could go from his or her home on the Sabbath. The rabbis set this distance by their tradition as 2,000 cubits or about 1,000 yards (a cubit was slightly less than 18 inches).
First, the rabbis based their tradition on the last part of Exodus 16:29,30, which forbade the Israelites to go out on the Sabbath to gather manna. “Bear in mind that the Lord has given you the Sabbath; that is why on the sixth day he gives you bread for two days. Everyone is to stay where he is on the seventh day; no one is to go out. So the people rested on the seventh day.”* Then, since the distance separating the people from the ark as they marched across the Jordan was 1,000 yards (Joshua 3:4), the rabbis believed this was the distance between the peoples’ tents and the tabernacle during their wilderness journeys. They concluded it was reasonable for the people to travel that far to approach the tabernacle and worship. Rabbis supported this contention further by the fact 1,000 yards around the towns were given to the Levites (Numbers 35:5).
What was the purpose of this limit of a Sabbath day’s journey? Leviticus 23:3 identifies the Sabbath as a day of “rest, a day of sacred assembly…a Sabbath to the Lord.” The word rest (Hebrew, menuchah) has the basic meaning of “ceasing.” God ceased from His work of creating on the seventh day (Genesis 2:2,3). For the Sabbath to be a day of rest, the Israelites were to plan their work so they could put it aside by sundown on the sixth day. This would enable them to come together on the seventh day for a sacred assembly of worship and teaching. The Sabbath was to be a day devoted to the Lord. By putting a travel limit of 1,000 yards on the people, the rabbis made sure everyone would be present for this sacred assembly every Sabbath.
Some later rabbis invented a tradition that enabled them to get around this limitation. For example, since they were allowed to go 1,000 yards from their home, they defined their home as anywhere their personal possessions were. They would take a bag of worthless possessions, go 1,000 yards, put down a personal possession, and say, “This is my Sabbath home; I can go another 1,000 yards.” By this means, they could go anywhere they wanted. No wonder Jesus said, “You have let go of the commands of God and are holding on to the traditions of men” (Mark 7:8).
Since the walled cities were rather small, ranging from 6 to about 23 acres (Jerusalem being larger from Solomon’s time on) and the many unwalled villages were even smaller, each city would form a small congregation. Everyone would know each other and would unite in worship and in presenting their needs to the Lord. These small groups were important.
The Law, however, did not limit the Israelites to this weekly sacred assembly. According to Exodus 23:14–17, it called for three pilgrimage feasts: Unleavened Bread (included with Passover in March–April), Harvest (Pentecost in May, which continued as a family feast with the father as the priest for the family), Ingathering (Tabernacles in September–October). This was specifically commanded for the men; however, it was customary for men to bring their families. Thus, the sense of the unity of God’s people was experienced as the crowds gathered in the temple courts.
After Nebuchadnezzar destroyed Jerusalem and the temple and took most of the Jews into Babylonian exile, the Jews realized that their sins and unbelief had brought God’s judgment, and they turned to the Lord. Again, the importance of the sacred assembly and the togetherness of a small group was recognized, and people gathered around those who could teach them God’s Word and lead them in worship. From these meetings, synagogues were established.
The Greek sunagoge (”gathering place”) was first of all a place for teaching the Law. Philo, a first-century B.C. to first-century A.D. philosopher, called synagogues “houses of instruction, where the philosophy of the fathers and all manner of virtues were taught.” In addition to the Law, selections from the Psalms and Prophets were read. Prayers and preaching were included in the service. The ruler of the synagogue (Hebrew, ro’sh hakkeneseth, “head of the assembly”) directed the services and decided who would read from the Law and the Prophets and preach. He would encourage discussion afterward and was responsible in keeping order. Some suppose women were seated in a special gallery, but there is no evidence for this in the Old Testament, the New Testament, or the oldest Jewish writings. During the week, the synagogue buildings were used as community centers and schools for the boys.
Early Christian writings used the word synagogue or its Palestinian Aramaic equivalent, kenishta, for Christian churches. From the New Testament, from other early Christian writings, and from archaeology, it is evident that the early Christian assemblies, their services, and their government followed the example of the synagogues.
The Greek word translated “church” (ekklesia, “assembly of citizens”) always applies to people in the New Testament. Archaeologists have found church buildings in Asia Minor dating from the middle of the second century (including baptistries for baptism by immersion). But in the first century there were no church buildings; the people met in homes. Since most of the people lived in one-room homes, wealthier converts would offer theirs, as in the case of John Mark’s mother (Acts 12:12) and Lydia, the wealthy dealer in purple cloth (Acts 16:15). As the gospel spread and more people were being saved, the house churches multiplied, each with its own elder (Greek, presbuteros, also called episkopos, “overseer,” a term, which through the Latin eventually developed into the term bishop).
In his last journey to Jerusalem, the apostle Paul stopped at Miletus and sent for the elders of the city of Ephesus (Acts 20:17). He also referred to them as overseers and shepherds of “the assembly of God [literal translation] which he bought with his own blood” (verse 28). Note that the singular is used for “assembly,” although each elder was the overseer of an individual house church. All the Blood-bought believers were part of the one universal assembly of God.
Since the Christian believers were not under law, there is no evidence that they had any concern about the limitations of a Sabbath Day’s journey. At first, as seen in the Book of Acts, believers gathered “in one accord” (one of Luke’s favorite expressions). However, by the time of what must have been largely second-generation Christians, some must have needed the exhortation of Hebrews 10:25: “Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” The “Day” refers to the coming Day of the Lord, a day we are fast approaching. Believers today need the same exhortation. They need to be encouraged to be faithful to their local churches.
*Scripture quotations are from the New International Version.
Stay encouraged everyone and don’t forget to pray and read God’s word daily.
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Summary of the former book
19. August 2010 by Bernice Davis.
Hello Everyone:
Our scripture text for today is as follows:
Acts 1: 1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. 4 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. 5 For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” 6 So when they met together, they asked him, “LORD, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” 9 After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight. 10 They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. 11 “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.”
As we discussed on yesterday, the opening of the book begins by acknowledging that there was a book that had been written prior and we identified that book as being Luke. It is written to Theophilus and the author (Luke) is summarizing what was in the previous book.
He summarizes up to the point where Jesus gives the command to his apostles to go to Jerusalem and wait for the gift which God had promised to give them upon Jesus’ departure.
During that conversation, you will notice that the disciples asked Jesus was he at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel. At this time Israel is still under Roman control. Jesus came as king of the Jews, but the only example of what a king does is from what they knew of the Old Testament kings. The role of those kings was to keep Israel from their enemies and to conquer any threats to the kingdom. Since Jesus is a king they assumed that he would also function in that capacity and get them from under Roman rule. But we know that Jesus was concerned only about the kingdom of God and establishing it here on earth which was not a political agenda.
Jesus responded that it was not in his power to give them that answer but gave them a strategic witnessing plane on what areas they were to come. They would be witnesses in Judea (their hometown first) in Jerusalem (the other surrounding cities), Samaria (the place of their enemies for Jews and Samaritans had no dealings) and then to utter most parts of the world. All areas were to be covered but with specifics as to not neglect their homeland and their enemies.
Luke’s summary takes us to the point where they are to wait for the infilling of the Holy Spirit and this is where the story of Acts begins.
We will continue on tomorrow:
Our Proverbs for the day is:
Proverbs 17: 5 He who mocks the poor shows contempt for their Maker; whoever gloats over disaster will not go unpunished. 6 Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children. 7 Arrogant lips are unsuited to a fool– how much worse lying lips to a ruler! 8 A bribe is a charm to the one who gives it; wherever he turns, he succeeds. 9 He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.
Stay encouraged everyone and don’t forget to pray and read God’s word daily.
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Acts Introduction
18. August 2010 by Bernice Davis.
Hello Everyone:
In our study today, I will begin with an introduction to the Book of Acts.
Though the author of Acts is not mentioned by name, it is undoubtedly Luke. Luke was referred to in the scriptures as the “beloved physician.” You can see evidence of his medical mind and his attention to detail in both books Luke and Acts. Though Luke was not one of the original disciples, he was a frequent traveling companion of the Apostle Paul and the book of Acts records it as the second treatise that was written to Theopolis, the first being the book of Luke.
It is evident Luke was very careful to provide a historically accurate account in both the gospel and Acts. Sir William Ramsay, an archaeologist who started his career to prove Luke to be in error, offered this testimony as a result of his research: “Luke is a historian of the first rank; not merely are his statements of fact trustworthy, he is possessed of the true historic sense… in short, this author should be placed along with the greatest of historians.” In fact, Luke provides the only record of the first thirty years of the early church.
Source: (http://www.ccel.org/contrib/exec_outlines/acts/acts_00.htm)
Both Acts and Luke were written to one man Theopolis, whose name means “Lover of God.” While no one is clear as to the identity of this person, Most scholars believe that he is a Roman official because of the reference that Luke makes to him as “most excellent” which was a common title for dignitaries.
The purpose of the book is to assist Theopolis in some official capacity in him learning about Jesus and his apostles. The books are historical reviews of the life of Jesus and the Acts of the Apostles.
The book begins in Jerusalem and ends in Rome and reveals the history of the beginning of the church through the work of the Holy Spirit. In it, you will find sermons, miracle stories, martyrdom, and the many conversions as they carried out the great commission.
Tomorrow, we will start the individual verses…
Our Proverbs for the day is:
Proverbs 17: 1 Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife. 2 A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son, and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers. 3 The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests the heart. 4 A wicked man listens to evil lips; a liar pays attention to a malicious tongue.
Stay encouraged everyone and don’t forget to pray and read God’s word daily.
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Proverbs 16 Part II
17. August 2010 by Bernice Davis.
Hello Everyone:
Our proverbs for today are
as follows:
Didn’t realize I didn’t
finish the 16th chapter on yesterday. Here is the conclusion.
Proverbs 16:10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment. 11 A just weight and balance are the LORD’S: all the weights of the bag are his work. 12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness. 13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right. 14 The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it. 15 In the light of the king’s countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain. 16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver! 17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. 18 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. 19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly , than to divide the spoil with the proud. 20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he. 21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent : and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. 22 Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly. 23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. 24 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb , sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. 25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. 26 He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for
his mouth craveth it of him. 27 An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire. 28 A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. 29 A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good. 30 He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass . 31 The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness. 32 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. 33 The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.
Stay
encouraged everyone and don’t forget to pray and read God’s word daily.
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Proverbs 16 Part I
16. August 2010 by Bernice Davis.
Hello Everyone:
Here are our verses for today:
Proverbs 16: 1 To man belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the reply of the tongue. 2 All a man’s ways seem innocent to him, but motives are weighed by the LORD. 3 Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. 4 The LORD works out everything for his own ends– even the wicked for a day of disaster. 5 The LORD detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished. 6 Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD a man avoids evil. 7 When a man’s ways are pleasing to the LORD, he makes even his enemies live at peace with him. 8 Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice. 9 In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
I did not have a chance to finish my over-all historical analysis on the book of Acts this weekend. I had a speaking engagement and was pre-occupied with that. We will begin our study of Acts on tomorrow.
I was touched by today’s Proverbs especially verse two that reads; “ all a man’s ways seem innocent to him, but motives are weighed by the LORD. Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.
Stay encouraged everyone and don’t forget to pray and read God’s word daily.
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