Monthly Archives: June 2024

Bound By The Spirit

Posted on June 21, 2024 by marckinna

Bound by the Spirit. There is no option for Paul. He must go to Jerusalem. The Spirit compelled him to go, even though prison and suffering were real risks. Then the Spirit compelled people to try and stop him along … Continue reading →

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Shepherds Appointed and Anointed

Posted on June 20, 2024 by marckinna

The Holy Spirit appoints our shepherds to care for us, and in Acts 20, Paul reminds these shepherds of their roles. Paul had spent three years with the Ephesian church leaders and so he was an example for them to … Continue reading →

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Final Commissioning

Posted on June 19, 2024 by marckinna

Paul summarized his life and times with Ephesus church leaders, giving a report card of his performance against his purpose. This is a self-evaluation. But we’ll find out it is more. This is a commissioning of these church leaders. He … Continue reading →

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One Message

Posted on June 18, 2024 by marckinna

There is only one message: “the necessity of repenting from sin and turning to God, and of having faith in the Lord Jesus.” When we try to make it about something else or something that benefits us, we water down … Continue reading →

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Eutychus

Posted on June 17, 2024 by marckinna

Recall that yesterday we observed that God uses unusual miracles at unusual times to produce unusual results. Today we read about Paul’s final night in Troas, in which a young man was brought back to life by Paul even though … Continue reading →

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