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Prayer Suggestion | The Jabez Prayer And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Oh that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!” So God granted him what he requested. 1 Chronicles 4:10 (NKJV) +++ Bible in Time | Wednesday | Seventh Week after Pentecost | New Testament Study, Day 52 | It’s 54 c.e./a.d. Today - Day 52 | Acts 19 | Revo. pp. 193 - 202 Next - Day 53 | Acts 19 | Revo. pp. 203 -204 +++   Edwards insights for Today’s Reading- Gives us a summary of the antics of the rulers of Rome and Israel - they are in disarray. Edwards gives in-depth summaries of the “cross pollinators” of the faith: Titus  - church live from 46 - 54 c.e. and the first do great founding events… the Jerusalem Council, etc. Timothy - one of the greats Gaius - one of the founders of Galatian church  Artstararchus, Secondus, Sopater - Experienced the founding of Ephesus, Thessalo...

Prayer Suggestion | Speech is God’s gift. We shall have to account for it. It is through words we communicate with each other and that we reveal what we are. We haven’t the right to be silent, but speaking is a serious matter, and we must weigh our words in the sight of God. p. 69 | Prayers | Michael Quoist | ISBN 9780934134460 | © 1963 +++ Bible in Time | Friday | Third Week in Easter | New Testament Study, Day 45 | It’s 52 c.e./a.d. Today - Day 45 | Background | 2 Thessalonians | Revo. pp. 165 - 167 Next - Day 46 | 2 Thessalonians 1 +++ Edwards Thoughts on Today’s Session - Paul is four months in Corinth and writes 2 Thessalonians as a letter to adjust the thinking and faith of this church.   My Thoughts on Today’s Session - Mark Powell says 2 Thessalonians is a change in tone from the first letter. It’s a little harsh. Paul commends the church for standing up for the faith in the light of persecution. Those that persecute will get theirs in the end. “Day of the Lord” will c...

Prayer Suggestion | Grant, we pray, Almighty God, that we who celebrate with awe the Paschal feast may be found worthy to attain everlasting joys; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Book of Common Prayer | Collects | Lectionarypage.net +++ Bible in Time | Monday | Easter Monday | New Testament Study, Day 44 | It’s 51 c.e./a.d. Today - Day 41 | 1 Thessalonians 3 Next - Day 42 | 1 Thessalonians 4 Next Assignments Calendar +++ Edwards has asked us to read 1 Thessalonians. My Thoughts on Today’s Session - Using New Oxford Annotated Bible 5th Edition Notes. Paul continues ... Paul sends Timothy to build their faith during the persecutions. Timothy has brought good news about their deepening faith despite the times. Paul prays for them continuously in order to face any challenges.  Paul blesses them May God direct your ways May you grow in love with one another and for all Strengthen your hearts in holiness ...

Prayer Suggestion | Almighty Father, who gave your only Son to die for our sins and to rise for our justification: Give us grace so to put away the leaven of malice and wickedness, that we may always serve you in pureness of living and truth; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Book of Common Prayer | Collects | Lectionarypage.net +++ Bible in Time | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | New Testament Study, Day 39 | It’s 51 CE/a.d Today - Day 39 | 1 Thessalonians 1 Next - Day 40 | 1 Thessalonians 2 Next Assignments Calendar +++ My Thoughts on Today’s Session - Using New Oxford Annotated Bible 5th Edition Notes. Outline of 1 Thessalonians from NOAB5 notes p.2113 Chapter 1 Like any letter, Paul opens the letter with a greeting. The form of the letter is similar to our modern memo format. Paul is the primary writer with Silas and Timothy with him. He rejoices that the Thessalonian Christian community is stead...