'And when the crowds saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in Lycaonian, “The gods have come down to us in the likeness of men!” Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul, Hermes, because he was the chief speaker. And the priest of Zeus, whose temple was at the entrance to the city, brought oxen and … Continue reading “Begin Again”: A Weekly Devotional for a New Year, Week 35
Month: August 2022
“Begin Again”: A Weekly Devotional for a New Year, Week 34
‘Now at Lystra there was a man sitting who could not use his feet. He was crippled from birth and had never walked. He listened to Paul speaking. And Paul, looking intently at him and seeing that he had faith to be made well, said in a loud voice, “Stand upright on your feet.” And he sprang up and began walking.’ … Continue reading “Begin Again”: A Weekly Devotional for a New Year, Week 34
“Begin Again”: A Weekly Devotional for a New Year, Week 33
“Now at Iconium they entered together into the Jewish synagogue and spoke in such a way that a great number of both Jews and Greeks believed. But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers. So they remained for a long time, speaking boldly for the Lord, who bore witness to the word of his grace, … Continue reading “Begin Again”: A Weekly Devotional for a New Year, Week 33
“Begin Again”: A Weekly Devotional for a New Year, Week 32
“And when the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord, and as many as were appointed to eternal life believed. And the word of the Lord was spreading throughout the whole region. But the Jews incited the devout women of high standing and the leading men of the city, stirred up persecution against … Continue reading “Begin Again”: A Weekly Devotional for a New Year, Week 32
“Begin Again”: A Weekly Devotional for a New Year, Week 31
'Now Paul and his companions set sail from Paphos and came to Perga in Pamphylia. And John left them and returned to Jerusalem, but they went on from Perga and came to Antioch in Pisidia. And on the Sabbath day they went into the synagogue and sat down. After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the rulers of the synagogue … Continue reading “Begin Again”: A Weekly Devotional for a New Year, Week 31
Foundation and Fire 