“What Prevents Me From Being Baptized?” (11/18)

Daily Notes & Observations

Thought from today’s Bible reading from Acts 7-8. Philip met a man from Ethiopia who was returning from worshiping in Jerusalem. This man invited Philip into his chariot to explain the passage he was reading in Isaiah. “Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning from this Scripture he preached Jesus to him. As they went […]

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“Uneducated and Untrained Men” (11/17)

Daily Notes & Observations

Thought from today’s Bible reading from Acts 4-6. After being arrested, Peter and John found themselves before the Jewish Council. This group included the priests, rulers, elders, and scribes (Acts 4:5-6). Among this group was Annas the high priest and Caiaphas, two who were instrumental in bringing about the death of Jesus; and Gamaliel, a […]

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“You Acted in Ignorance” (11/16)

Daily Notes & Observations

Thought from today’s Bible reading from Acts 1-3. After healing a lame man at the gate of the temple, Peter had the opportunity to preach the second gospel sermon recorded in the book of Acts. As he did with the first, he condemned his audience for their part in the death of Christ (Acts 3:14-15). […]

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The Importance of Thankfulness

Bible Thanksgiving

“Always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father” (Ephesians 5:20). The Bible clearly instructs us that we are to be thankful to the Lord for all things. While our society places particular emphasis upon thankfulness during this time of year, we are to be […]

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The World Could Not Contain the Books that Would Be Written (11/15)

Daily Notes & Observations

Thought from today’s Bible reading from Luke 24; John 20-21. The gospels record a relatively brief period in the life of Jesus on the earth. There are many things that Jesus said and did that were not recorded. John, at the end of his gospel, explained that it would not be possible to record everything. “And […]

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A Lie to Cover Up the Truth (11/14)

Daily Notes & Observations

Thought from today’s Bible reading from Matthew 28; Mark 16. It is not uncommon to hear of government officials lying to cover up the truth about a particular matter. This was done by the chief priests in order to cover up the truth about Jesus’ resurrection. “Now while they were on their way, some of […]

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What the Thief on the Cross Understood (11/13)

Daily Notes & Observations

Thought from today’s Bible reading from Luke 23; John 18-19. There are several lessons to be learned from the thief who was crucified next to Jesus. Notice what Luke recorded in his gospel: “One of the criminals who were hanged there was hurling abuse at Him, saying, ‘Are You not the Christ? Save Yourself and […]

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