Day 53 - Evolving Ministry

Prayer Suggestion |

L	God of all creation, full of love and abounding in mercy;
A	May the whole earth be filled with your glory.
L	Lord, bless and guide all ministers of your church;
A	Clothe them in righteousness and grant them wisdom.
L	Direct the leaders of our nation;
A	That they may act in accordance with your kingdom.
L	Enlarge our own hearts, O Lord,
A	To love the things that you love
L	May we proclaim your light
A	In every place where there is darkness.
L	May we proclaim your Holy Name
A	In every aspect of our lives.
L	Create in us clean hearts, O God;
A	And renew a right spirit within us.
L	Grant us your peace;
A	For only in you can we live in safety.
L	We pray for those in sickness, grief, persecution, bondage, fear, or loneliness.
A	Lord, have mercy.
L	Let us offer our own prayers.
	(a brief pause to silently offer our own prayers)
	Suffrages from The Trinity Mission Daily Prayers for Individuals & Families

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Bible in Time |

Wednesday | Tenth Week after Pentecost |

New Testament Study, Day 53 |

It’s 55 c.e./a.d.

Today - Day 53 | Acts 19 |
Revo. pp. 203 -204

Next - Day 54 | Acts 19 |
Revo. pp. 205 -208

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Edwards insights for Today’s Reading-

• Paul trains and then takes trainees on tour.

• Rome - Conflict between Britannicus and Agrippa

• Israel - Agrippa 2 can’t control unrest

• Gospel of Mark could have been written ~55 c.e.

• Creating and distributing docs is very expensive.

• Get Edwards book.

See Paul’s 3rd Missionary Journey -Map

My Thoughts on Today’s Session -  

See NOAB5 notes pp. 1992 - 1994

The ministry in Ephesus was an evolving
Ministry over 2 + years. Paul corrected
some faith issues with an emphasis on
the Holy Spirit. After debating with church
Paul sets up new preaching post in a
lecture hall and does a ministry of healing.
It’s remarkable to me that even the force
of evil recognizes the ministry of Jesus
through Paul. Magic is exchanged for faith.

How is your faith community evolving during
this new era of ministry? If your ministry does now evolve, you are not listening to God.

 
May the Holy Spirit be in your life!

Blessings,

Dave Eitland

deitland@gmail.com

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Note: “Revo.”, “Revolutionary”, “Edwards”
refers to our textbook “Revolutionary Bible
Study” by Gene Edwards,
ISBN 978-0-97975157-8,
© 2009.

Also used notes from the New Oxford
Annotated Bible, 5th Edition, © 2018.
(NOAB5)

Also used Mark Allen Powell, Introducing
the New Testament, 1st ed., ISBN
978-0-8010-2868-7

Also using links to Biblegateway.com for
copy of the readings.

• Use Right Arrow to get to the next
  chapter

Posted to blog - 8/4/2021

Picture Credit - https://www.elm.org/2012/01/31/elm-ministry-grant-in-action-ecofaith-recovery-oregon/

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