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April 21, 2024
Goodbyes are never easy, especially goodbyes that are permanent. The Apostle Paul gave and received numerous goodbyes throughout his ministry, yet the one that hit the hardest for him was his goodbye to the elders of the church in Ephesus. This passage is full of deep affection and care from Paul to this church and yet in it is also an incredibly loving warning to these elders. Paul encourages them to remain faithful because he himself will remain faithful to the Gospel. He calls them to care for themselves and for one another so they may not become discouraged or fall away, and he encourages them to persevere in the ministry to others. A passage like this should not only tug at our hearts, but should stir us to faithfulness in our walks with the Lord, to have a sober mind as we care for ourselves and others, and to persevere in the midst of hardship. 
Acts 20:17-38

April 14, 2024
Acts 20:1-16 tells of Paul’s ministry in Philippi, Troas, and a pit stop in Asia before heading to Jerusalem. The passage shows us a glimpse of his pastoral and teaching ministry as he shared in Passover and taught the Scriptures diligently before he departed the area. (It was a killer Bible study!) Luke also provides the names of those throughout the Roman provinces who will travel with Paul back to Jerusalem including himself. This passage centers on the spiritual legacy we should all aim to leave.
Acts 20:1-16

April 7, 2024
The Church has an Enemy, and the two are in constant opposition. People are a common weapon manipulated by Satan who are used to undermine the Church. Acts 19 gives readers a glimpse into the hardships brought against the Church by those opposed to Jesus. Yet, despite Satan’s efforts to use people for his ends, God’s purpose was not stopped. The Lord is the One who fights for His glory, His Word, and His Church. We can take heart in spiritual warfare knowing that our God remains in control and the victory is His.
Acts 19:21-41

March 31, 2024
Christ Jesus has risen from the grave! Through the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, we have peace with God, freedom from the shackles of our sins, and the promise of eternal life. Because He lives, we too may live with resurrection power and hope. This is truly the greatest news there could ever be. Today, we celebrate and cheer for the One who has given us life by giving up His own and taking it up again!
Luke 24:1-12

March 14, 2024
"Peace on earth!" was declared by angels at the announcement of His birth. "Peace in heaven!" was declared by people at the announcement of His entry. Jesus Christ is the rightful King of Peace on earth and in heaven. As the people temporarily sang His praise, Christ wept knowing what was in their hearts as well as the future destruction of Jerusalem. Despite the rejection, our King made the way of redemption, securing our peace with God forever. Jesus, our King of Peace has come and is coming again!
Luke 19:28-44

March 17, 2024
Acts 19 is the story of God working in incredible ways in the city of Ephesus. Acts 19:11-20 is one of the wildest stories though in the Bible, dudes are just trying to make a buck doing some tricks and yet the Lord has “concern for his holy name” as the prophet Ezekiel would say. So God exalts himself by not allowing these exorcists to misuse his name rather they run out “naked and wounded.” God will always exalt his name above sin and evil. He will always have the last word when it comes to people trying to use the name of Jesus for selfish reasons when their hearts are not submissive to the Lord. God will always be exalted, even in the most bizarre of ways.
Acts 19:11-20