Sunday, June 30, 2019

Daily Bible Reading - June 30th, 2019 | American Bible Society

Daily Bible Reading - June 30th, 2019 | American Bible Society: John 15:18—16:15: Jesus warns his disciples that they will be hated and suffer persecution because they have chosen to believe in and follow him. Jesus says that he is returning to God the Father but that he will send the Holy Spirit who will lead them and reveal the truth about God.

Saturday, June 22, 2019

Daily Bible Reading - June 22nd, 2019 | American Bible Society

Daily Bible Reading - June 22nd, 2019 | American Bible Society: Acts 16:1-15: Chapter 16 begins the final section in the book of Acts, which focuses on Paul’s mission to spread the faith. As he begins his second journey, Paul meets Timothy, who will become one of his co-workers. Paul has a vision, calling him to preach in Macedonia. When he and his companions arrive in Philippi (a Roman colony in the district of Macedonia), they meet Lydia, who invites them to her home.

Sunday, June 16, 2019

Daily Bible Reading - June 16th, 2019 | American Bible Society

Daily Bible Reading - June 16th, 2019 | American Bible Society: Acts 13:1-12: This chapter begins with the first of Saul’s (later known as Paul) three missionary journeys to spread the Good News to the Gentiles throughout the Mediterranean world. Saul and Barnabas are chosen and sent to Seleucia (on the Mediterranean coast of Syria) and Cyprus. They encounter opposition from the governor’s magician, and the magician is struck blind.

Sunday, June 9, 2019

Daily Bible Reading - June 9th, 2019 | American Bible Society

Daily Bible Reading - June 9th, 2019 | American Bible Society: Acts 2:1-28: God sends the Holy Spirit to give power and courage to the apostles. They begin to tell the good news about Jesus, which people hear in many different languages. Some people are happy and excited, while others make fun of the Lord’s followers. Peter repeats the words of the prophet Joel regarding the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and speaks of Jesus’s death and resurrection.

What Is Holy Week? - 8 Days of Easter Explained

What Is Holy Week? - 8 Days of Easter Explained