What do I do now...? #luke2acts
Thanks, everyone who participated in #luke2acts. It's been a very rich time!! Much love to you all.
"He tried to persuade them" (28:23) Even Paul's best arguments couldn't change people's minds/hearts. #luke2acts
Last chapter of #luke2acts! second recorded instance of Paul healing. (Acts 14:9) although 14:3 mentions other "signs and wonders."
Morning meditation on Acts 27 for #luke2acts. V23: beautiful words. V35: @annvoskamp is in my head.
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As with Jesus, final rejection for Paul happens in Jerusalem (maybe why Acts seems to end abruptly?) #luke2acts
"The importance of [Acts 21-26] is found in their illustration of Israel's rejection of the Gospel." George Ladd #luke2acts
Why do you think Luke devotes so much space to the events of Acts 21+? #luke2acts
The riot in Acts 19 is frightening, but Luke's language is funny. (19:32, 40) #luke2acts
Acts 19 - I still find it crazy that John's baptism had such far flung effects. #luke2acts
I'm always amused by the parenthetical remark in Acts 17:21. #luke2acts
Paul & Silas praying/singing at midnight (maybe couldn't sleep from physical discomfort?). Did other prisoners want to sleep? :) #luke2acts
Comparing Galatians 2:12 to Acts 15, it's cool to see James change his mind after hearing Paul and Barnabas' evidence. #luke2acts
How likely is it that the Pisidian Antiochers knew who John was? 13:24 #luke2acts
I must admit that whenever I see "Salamis," I think "yummy!" #luke2acts
Luke's focus on numbers: 2:41,2:47,5:14,6:7,9:31,9:35,9:42,11:24 #luke2acts
Acts 10: circumcision was not a requirement. #luke2acts
3 days of blindness - like 3 days in tomb? #luke2acts
> Makes sense why ch 8 so detailed - Luke prob heard stories from Philip firsthand. #luke2acts
Philip shows up in 21:8 - perhaps he stayed in Caesarea. Obviously he got married, had kids! #luke2acts
Any thoughts on Acts 8:15-17? #luke2acts
Stephen's separation of temple worship from following Jesus lays foundation for cross cultural missions. #luke2acts
Also makes case for worship does not have to be tied to temple. (God met Abraham, Moses outside of promised land, Is 66). >> #luke2acts
Stephen's speech: repeating theme of rejection and jealousy. #luke2acts
Hellenistic Jews opposed Stephen, himself a Hellenistic Jew. (6:9) #luke2acts
Peter Wagner suggests that the seven were a "distinct ethnic leadership group," in effect resulting in 1st church split. #luke2acts
Resurrection message probably didn't sit too well with the Sadducee leaders. #luke2acts
Pretty awesome to be known so much as an encouraging person, it becomes your nickname! #luke2acts
All the "togetherness" stands out to me: Acts 1:14, 2:1, 2:42-47. #luke2acts
Maybe bc of the "harvest" of 3000 people that was about to occur? #luke2acts