Within the book of Acts in the New Testament we find the movement of the Holy Spirit working in and through Jesus’ followers as “the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria…grew in numbers” as God continued adding those who were saved through faith in Christ (Acts 9:31 NIV). Until the time recorded in Acts 9, the movement was limited to Jews, Jewish converts, and Samaritans but things quickly changed in Acts 10. There was a commander within the Roman army named Cornelius who believed in the God of the Jews. One day he was visited by an angel that told him to “send men to Joppa to bring back a man named Simon who is called Peter” (Acts 10:5 NIV). As Cornelius sent men to find Simon Peter, the Lord spoke to Peter in a somewhat confusing way as he was praying, which ultimately revealed that God was going to grant “the Gentiles repentance unto life” through Jesus the Christ (Acts 11:18 NIV). “Gentiles” are people who are not Jewish. Within the events of Acts 10, the Lord revealed to Simon Peter that the church of Jesus is meant to include “disciples of all nations,” including Jews and Gentiles, men, women, and children (Matthew 28:20 NIV). This may not seem like a big deal for Christians in the twenty-first century, but it was hugely significant in regards to the Jesus movement being fueled and guided by the Holy Spirit. God’s kingdom, and Jesus’ church, is open to anyone and everyone who turns to the Lord for the forgiveness of their sins through faith in Christ. All are welcome!

 

Monday (6/21)

Read Psalm 24.

 

Read Acts 3:1-26.

What do the verses reveal about God?

What do the verses reveal about humanity?

What do the verses reveal about the earliest Christians?

What message is God speak to you through the verses?

 

Pray using the following guide:

Adoration for God (praise the Lord)

Confession

Thanksgiving

Supplication (lift up the needs of other & yourself)

 

 

Tuesday (6/22)

Read Psalm 24.

 

Read Acts 4:1-22.

What do the verses reveal about God?

What do the verses reveal about humanity?

What do the verses reveal about the earliest Christians?

What message is God speak to you through the verses?

 

Pray in response to God and the verses you read.

 

 

Wednesday (6/23)

Read Psalm 24.

 

Read Acts 4:23-37.

What do the verses reveal about God?

What do the verses reveal about humanity?

What do the verses reveal about the earliest Christians?

What message is God speak to you through the verses?

 

Pray using the following guide:

Adoration for God (praise the Lord)

Confession

Thanksgiving

Supplication (lift up the needs of other & yourself)

 

 

Thursday (6/24)

Read Psalm 24.

 

Read Acts 9:32-43.

What do the verses reveal about God?

What do the verses reveal about humanity?

What do the verses reveal about the earliest Christians?

What message is God speak to you through the verses?

 

Pray in response to God and the verses you read.

 

 

Friday (6/25)

Read Psalm 24.

 

Read Acts 10:1-48.

What do the verses reveal about God?

What do the verses reveal about humanity?

What do the verses reveal about he earliest Christians?

What message is God speak to you through the verses?

 

Pray using the following guide:

Adoration for God (praise the Lord)

Confession

Thanksgiving

Supplication (lift up the needs of other & yourself)

 

 

Saturday (6/26)

Read Psalm 24.

 

Read Acts 11:1-18.

What do the verses reveal about God?

What do the verses reveal about humanity?

What do the verses reveal about the earliest Christians?

What message is God speak to you through the verses?

 

Pray in response to God and the verses you read.

 

 

Consider observing the sabbath either today or tomorrow as a time to rest, reflect, and enjoy recreation. The questions below can be used to help with reflecting:

How did I see, hear, or encounter God during this past week?

Who needs to hear about my experience sometime in the coming days?

 

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