Day 211: Psalms 56-58; Acts 28:1-16
by Jonathan Merki on July 29th, 2023
'Rome at Last' reads the paragraph heading in the CSB (Acts 28:11-16). Whoever wrote that must have smiled as they added the caption. Yes, this was the end destination of the promise of God, and the hope Paul expressed to the Roman Christians, though I am certain in that letter he was not anticipating imprisonment. Yes, you're sharp! You read that he was allowed to stay alone, well, not entirely. ... Read More
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Day 210: Psalms 53-55; Acts 27:27-44
by Jonathan Merki on July 28th, 2023
"Paul took some bread, and having given thanks to God in the presence of them all, after he broke it, he began to eat . They all were encouraged and took food themselves." (Acts 27:35-36)Do you pause to thank God publicly for your meals? If you do so at home, why not before every meal? This is not just a show, but a reminder that every meal is sacramental...a reminder of God's daily provision and ... Read More
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Day 209: Psalms 50-52; Acts 27:1-26
by Jonathan Merki on July 27th, 2023
"...you thought I was just like you." (Psalm 50:21, CSB)Do words or phrases ever catch your attention in your through-the-Bible reading? Today, the words above really struck me. The silence of God (re-read the Psalm) does not infer His approval of evil behavior, nor does it indicate His lack of awareness of the evil intent of the hearts of people, and it especially does not prove His failure to ju... Read More
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Day 208: Psalms 47-49; Acts 26
by Jonathan Merki on July 26th, 2023
"But make sure that in your hearts you honor Christ as Lord. Always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks you about the hope you have. Be ready to give the reason for it. But do it gently and with respect." (1 Peter 3:15, NIRV)Excuses abound to the conviction that comes when challenged with the Truth. I know you have heard this before and will hear it again (Acts 26:24-31). Festus' exclama... Read More
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Day 207: Psalms 44-46; Acts 25
by Jonathan Merki on July 25th, 2023
"I appeal to Caesar" (Acts 25:11)It's been more than two years since Paul has been imprisoned, the object of curiosity with no serious indication of a fair trial. The new governor is still playing political games and Paul's life is once again endangered. Enough is enough! Paul was promised by God that he would witness in Rome (Acts 23:11). His right as a Roman citizen was to have a fair trial at t... Read More
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Day 206: Psalms 42-43; Acts 24
by Jonathan Merki on July 24th, 2023
Curiosity can be a dangerous thing if it is only concerned with information and not transformation. Felix is a prime example of this in Acts 24:24-26. Paul was a curiosity to him. Obviously the Jewish leadership was obsessed with Paul's punishment (and removal, especially by death). Felix, being married to a Jewish woman, was curious about what Paul could have done to inspire such devoted hatred. ... Read More
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