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Daily Devotion Archive
God’s Word for You – Acts 19:23-27 Idolatry
GOD’S WORD FOR YOU ACTS 19:23-27 23 About that time a big disturbance broke out about the Way. 24 There was a man named Demetrius, a silversmith who made silver shrines of Artemis, who brought quite a lot of business to the craftsmen. 25 He gathered them together, along with workers of similar trades, and […]
God’s Word for You – Acts 19:21-22 Plans for Corinth, Rome and beyond
GOD’S WORD FOR YOU ACTS 19:21-22 21 Now after these things had been accomplished, Paul made up his mind to go through Macedonia and Achaia, and then to go on to Jerusalem. He said, “After I have been there, I must also see Rome.” 22 So he sent two of his helpers, Timothy and Erastus, […]
God’s Word for You – Acts 19:17-20 Burning books
GOD’S WORD FOR YOU ACTS 19:17-20 Sometimes when we read a Bible story we want to ask, “What happened next?” Often the answer is, we’re not told. But that’s not the case here. Seven exorcists, charlatans, were overpowered and beaten up by a man possessed by a demon because they tried to command him with […]
God’s Word for You – Acts 19:13-16 Paul I understand
GOD’S WORD FOR YOU ACTS 19:13-16 13 Now there were some vagabond Jewish exorcists who tried to use the name of the Lord Jesus over those who had evil spirits, saying, “I command you by the Jesus whom Paul proclaims.” 14 Seven sons of a Jewish high priest named Sceva were doing this. 15 But […]
God’s Word for You – Acts 19:11-12 Handkerchiefs and aprons
GOD’S WORD FOR YOU ACTS 19:11-12 11 God did powerful, extraordinary miracles through the hands of Paul, 12 so that when handkerchiefs or aprons that had touched his flesh were brought to the sick, their diseases left them, and the evil spirits came out of them. Luke uses two words, dynameis “powerful works,” and tychousas […]
God’s Word for You – Acts 19:8-10 Hardened hearts
GOD’S WORD FOR YOU ACTS 19:8-10 8 Paul entered the synagogue and for three months he spoke boldly, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God. 9 But some of them became stubborn. They refused to believe and cursed the Way in front of the congregation. Paul left them. He took the disciples with him and […]
God’s Word for You – Acts 19:4-7 The Ephesian Gentiles
GOD’S WORD FOR YOU ACTS 19:4-7 3 So Paul asked, “What were you baptized into?” And they replied, “John’s baptism.” 4 Paul said, “John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the one who was to come after him, that is, in Jesus. 5 When the people heard this, […]
God’s Word for You – Acts 19:1-2 Is there a Holy Spirit?
GOD’S WORD FOR YOU ACTS 19:1-2 Paul in Ephesus 19 While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul went through the high interior regions and arrived at Ephesus. He found some disciples there 2 and asked them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” They answered, “No, we hadn’t even heard that there is a […]
God’s Word for You – Acts 18:27-28 We are saved by grace
GOD’S WORD FOR YOU ACTS 18:27-28 27 When Apollos wanted to cross over to Achaia, the brothers encouraged him and wrote to the disciples there to welcome him. When he arrived, he was a great help to those who by grace had believed. 28 For vigorously he kept defeating the Jews in public debate, showing […]
God’s Word for You – Acts 18:24-26 Apollos is corrected
GOD’S WORD FOR YOU ACTS 18:24-26 24 Then a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was a man of learning, with a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures. 25 He had been instructed in the way of the Lord. He spoke, boiling with the spirit, and taught about Jesus accurately, though […]
God’s Word for You – Acts 18:23 Last call
GOD’S WORD FOR YOU ACTS 18:23 Paul’s Third Missionary Journey 23 After spending some time in Antioch, Paul departed and traveled from place to place throughout the region of Phrygian Galatia, strengthening all the disciples. We don’t know how long Paul remained in Antioch, but it was at least a few weeks. He had begun […]
God’s Wisdom for You – Proverbs 28:25-28 Rich, poor, wicked, saved
GOD’S WISDOM FOR YOU PROVERBS 28:25-28 25 A greedy man stirs up conflict, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper. 26 He who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be rescued. These two proverbs can be taken separately, but since they are placed together, […]
