The Bible in Time...

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Martyrdom_of_Saint_Stephen_by_ Giovanni_Andrea_De_Ferrari_(1598-1669),_undated,_oil_on_copper_-_Accademia_Ligustica_di_Belle_Arti_-_DSC02144.JPG Friday, 15 January 2021 First Week of Epiphany Bible in Time: New Testament Study Day 11 The year that we are studying | 37-38 CE/ad Today: Acts 8  | Revo. pp. 47 - 50 Tuesday, 19 Jan 2021: Acts 9 | Revo. pp. 51 - 52 January Assignments Calendar Prayer Suggestion:  The Episcopal Parish of Garrett County, Commonwealth of Maryland | Click here Dear Friends in Christ, Edwards Key points - Year 37 CE is covered in Acts 6 - 9 Caligula declares himself to be son of Zeus. This makes him a god. Stephen is martyred for the faith and is s toned to dead. My Thoughts- In Stephen’s testimony to the High Priest’s council, he uses the salvation history of Israel and ties it to Jesus as the fulfillment of God’s promises. Abraham (7:2-8) Joseph in Egypt (7:9-18) Moses (7:20-45) David the King (7:45b-53) Co...

The Stoning of Stephen - Rembrandt - 1625 https://www.wikiart.org/en/rembrandt/the-stoning-of-st-stephen-1625 My Mini-Bible Study for 2019 | Read the Bible in a Year | Come join us at any time!  In the name of God who surrounds us; the God who Walks with us; the God who blows through us.  Amen Today’s Reading - 10/25/2019     Day 298 Acts 3:1 - 5:16 10/26/2019     Day 299 Acts 5:17 - 7:60 Reflection | Today - Chapter 3 - Peter and John are going to the Temple; A lame man is healed by them. He is now “walking and leaping and praising God.” Peter has his second sermon talking about salvation in Jesus Christ. Chapter 4 - Sadducees, the religious leaders who did NOT believe in the resurrection, were annoyed at Peter and John and got them arrested; Peter filled with the Holy Spirit preached; The leaders instructed them not to proclaim in the name of Jesus - Peter and John said it was not up to them. They Prayed for the commu...

https://www.lds.org/media-library/images/bible-films-christ-walking-disciples-1426507?lang=eng&clang=ase Highlights and Reflections Daily Office Readings | Book of Common Prayer - written in the 1970s Week after the 16th Sunday after Pentecost - Proper 18 Pray Today | Wednesday | 7 September 2016 Ps. 119:49–72; Ps. 49 [53]; Job 29:1 30:1–2 16–31; Acts 14:19–28; John 11:1–16 Psalm 119 | On Wednesdays the BCP Daily Readings Calendar uses Ps 119 | Remember to send me your words and I will obey them; teach me knowledge and good judgement for I follow your commands Job 29 | His 10th speech Job is nostalgic about his former life, present isolation, and curses that he has not been vindicated (NOAB4 notes) Acts 14 Paul was stoned and left for dead but the disciples there help him and he and Barnabas depart; they visited various churches in Syria; they found one church and told of the opening of the hearts of the Gentiles to Jesus. Is your heart open to Jesus?...