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Day 11 - Stephen's Testimony

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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...

Saturday - Pentecost - Proper 16

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Cristo Redentor, estátua erigida no Penhasco do Corcovado. Wiki Commons Images My Quick Bible Study & Prayers Based on Book of Common Prayer Daily Office Readings in the Pentecost Season Opening Sentence | Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14 | BCP p. 78 Daily Office Prayers | Pray this way or this way or this way or this way or this way . Alternatives worship Readings | Biblegateway.com | Saturday Psalm 20, 21:1-7(8-14) & 110:1-5(6-7), 116, 117 Job 9:1; 10:1-9, 16-22 Acts 11:1-18 John 8:12-20 Psalm 20 | Background | Prayer for the king’s victory | Prays that king will be victorious in battle then the assurance that the king will be successful (NOAB4) Acts 11 | Peter explains to the church leaders in Jerusalem why he baptized a non-Jew. He explains his vision and how they received the Holy Spirit; and they celebrated God that even th...