Friday, March 29, 2024
Daily Scripture & Questions
Acts 1-3 Luke's second book, Acts, records the early history of the church. Why did the disciples need to wait for the power of the Holy Spirit? What would He help them to do? How does Peter's first sermon reflect both the sovereign plan of God and the human responsibility of those who crucified Jesus? In Peter's second sermon, after the healing of the lame beggar, what were the titles that he attributed to Jesus? How did Peter call for a response at the close of the two speeches?
Family Devotions—Scripture & Questions
Read Acts 2:22-41. After the gift of unstudied languages (tongues) had gathered the people's attention because they heard things spoken in their own language, Peter addresses them. In this part of his sermon, what does Peter tell us about who Jesus is and the Holy Spirit? Have you been "cut to the heart" (verse 37) by the news of Jesus? If so, what should you do in response?
Biblical Prayer Focus
1 Timothy 2:1-4 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
Pray for those in authority over us. Ask for the opportunity to live peaceful and quiet lives that reflect in every way that we walk with God. Beseech God that our lives might be part of a convincing testimony to a cynical world.
Acts 1-3 Luke's second book, Acts, records the early history of the church. Why did the disciples need to wait for the power of the Holy Spirit? What would He help them to do? How does Peter's first sermon reflect both the sovereign plan of God and the human responsibility of those who crucified Jesus? In Peter's second sermon, after the healing of the lame beggar, what were the titles that he attributed to Jesus? How did Peter call for a response at the close of the two speeches?
Family Devotions—Scripture & Questions
Read Acts 2:22-41. After the gift of unstudied languages (tongues) had gathered the people's attention because they heard things spoken in their own language, Peter addresses them. In this part of his sermon, what does Peter tell us about who Jesus is and the Holy Spirit? Have you been "cut to the heart" (verse 37) by the news of Jesus? If so, what should you do in response?
Biblical Prayer Focus
1 Timothy 2:1-4 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
Pray for those in authority over us. Ask for the opportunity to live peaceful and quiet lives that reflect in every way that we walk with God. Beseech God that our lives might be part of a convincing testimony to a cynical world.
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