Jesus taught that all scripture testifies about him so that in him we might have life (John 5v39-40). King David taught that it is only by living according to God's word that we're kept on the right path (Psalm 119v9). What then could be better than reading the entire Bible? Click the menu to read about the program, choose a month or Bible book - or just work through the blog posts day by day.
BEGIN WITH PRAYER
Acts 9:32-11:18
"Lord open my eyes and my heart."
Read slowly so that you take in. And as you do, turn your heart to God, thanking him for the good you discover and praying his will home for you, yor family, your church and the world.
Wisdom to chew on
Understanding to grow in
God works particularly astonishing miracles through the disciples. They are what Paul calls "marks of a true apostle" (2 Cor 12v12), focusing people's attention on his appointed spokesmen so that they might listen to their message. But the centre of this section, and the shock for the first Jewish Christians, who is saved: a Gentile centurion. Much space is given to this to affirm that God's purposes are now universal. Any who repent and believe in Christ are accepted by God and so equal members of his people with all that entails (10v34-36). We should not take our salvation for granted. It is by God's gracious gift that he includes even us, and this should make us ready to bring the gospel any and all, without exception. As you read note the elements of the message about Christ that are stressed.Acts 9:32-11:18
Finish this reading by pausing to ask yourself:
1) What’s the main thing it teaches me about God or his purposes in Christ? Then praise him for this.
2) What’s the main thing it teaches me about his will for me or the world? Then pray that home.
Devotion to offer up
You could read this aloud and perhaps as a springboard to further prayer.