God’s Gentle, Thorough Preparation for Change Pt. 2

God’s Gentle, Thorough Preparation for Change Pt. 2

by | Oct 29, 2024

Acts 10 and 11 Like Peter, we can talk change, but don’t actually like change. Suppose you had been able to speak to Peter just before he arrived at Cornelius’ house.  You could have made a powerful case to him for receiving the Gentiles: “Peter, in Acts 2:17,...
God’s Gentle, Thorough Preparation for Change Pt. 2

God’s Gentle, Thorough Preparation for Change Pt. 1

by | Oct 22, 2024

Acts 10 and 11 “Mr. Jones, no more salt in your diet.  And I am sorry to press you, but you must lose 40 pounds. . . .” “Honey, the doctor’s report came back today.  We are having a baby.” “The honor of your presence is requested at the wedding of …” “He is...
Suddenly The Angel Left

Suddenly The Angel Left

by | Jan 30, 2023

Would you like to talk to an angel about what’s happening to you?  I would. Peter came close, but did not have adequate time for an in-depth discussion.   It is reported in Acts 12:8-10.  King Herod, willing to please the militant Jews, killed...
Change Was Difficult (Part 2 of 3)

Change Was Difficult (Part 2 of 3)

by | Jan 14, 2021

The shift from law living to grace living . . .  from Hebrew Christianity (still with one foot in their native Jewishness)   to  “Come-on-in-all-you-Gentiles-absolutely-free” required a lot of print (Acts 10, 11 & some in 15).  It seems like...