By Gwen Colwell
Usually we zero in on a verse or short passage for comment but the chapters for today are more of a travelogue of Paul’s journeys after he starts toward Jerusalem. For a while he enjoys the hospitality of the people in the churches along the way. Not long into the journey, however, he encounters trouble as he speaks about the Gentiles. This ultimately sets him at odds with the religious leaders and on course toward Rome. As he dealt with angry mobs and was arrested and sent from one ruler to the next in an effort to seek his death, Paul never wavered in his purpose to proclaim the Christ. Eventually Paul appealed to Caesar in his struggles and this hastened his journey on to Rome. We recognize in Paul the sheer determination to go on no matter what was ahead. As we travel along life’s road, Paul’s life and teachings are a reminder to be faithful for God is with us.
Welcome!This Lenten season, the First Baptist Church of Christ will take the time to listen to the entire New Testament (days and passages are listed on the right column). Through our partnership with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, every member of the church will be offered a free MP3 recording of the New Testament. By listening to this recording for less than half an hour each day, one can hear the entire New Testament in forty days.
At this blog, you’ll be able to read some of our members’ thoughts about what they are hearing. Our contributors reflect the great diversity of our congregation. They are male and female, older and younger, some with a seminary background and some without. As you read their questions, reflections, and observations, I invite you to join the conversation by posting a comment.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
March 13: Acts 21–26
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