Day 353: Second Peter
This letter begins a little differently than the last letter from Peter. The writer identifies himself as Simon Peter rather than just Peter. Again, I will refer to the writer as Peter and leave it to the Bible scholars to decide if it was the apostle or someone just using the name for authority. He [...]
Day 352: Respect for the Flock
Husbands and wives should treat each other with respect. All should love one another and even repay evil with blessing–not an easy thing to do! He says that even if you suffer for doing what is right–you will be blessed!! And remember, the reward isn’t here. Living for God is not an easy road according [...]
Day 351: A Letter From Peter
For a long time, most believed this letter was written by the apostle Peter, but today, many scholars think it was written after Peter’s death. We’ll just call the writer Peter since that’s what he called himself. The prophets were preparing you for the Messiah. Now that you believe, stay holy for the time when [...]
Day 307: Peter Rescued by an Angel
Peter is arrested and scheduled to be put to death. That night, an angel comes to Peter, removes his chains and leads him to safety. when he arrives at his friends’ home, the girl who first comes to the door is so overjoyed she forgets to let him in!! so, he knocked again and this [...]
Day 304: Ananias and Sapphira
Peter heals a man and then uses this to preach to the people. he tells them the man was healed because of his faith. Peter and John are put in jail and then brought before the Sanhedrin. They question them about how they are healing and then tell them to stop using Jesus’ name. John [...]
Day 303: Pentecost
The book of Acts tell the story of the beginnings of the church. They’re beginning to understand more of what Jesus had been saying all along. He’d been telling them of His death and resurrection, but they just didn’t get it until it happened. The first order of business is to replace the lost disciple. [...]
Day 300: The Last Supper and the Disciples Don’t Get It
The last supper–the last meal that Jesus shares with His twelve disciples–seems to carry so much meaning for Jesus, and so little for the disciples. He washes their feet to show them His love for them and to teach them how to love others, He predicts His betrayal and Peter’s denials. He even tells them [...]
Day 285: You Are The Christ
The passage today opens with Jesus feeding the multitudes again. Then, on the boat leaving, Jesus warns the disciples of the yeast of the Pharisees. Sounds to me like he’s talking about how their teaching can spread and grow just like yeast grows in the bread. Not sure but the disciples didn’t get it. Peter, [...]
Day 278: The Transfiguration
This is a moment in Jesus’ life that has always stood out to me. The Transfiguration. He takes three disciples, James, John and Peter up on a mountain and there they witness something amazing. Jesus was transfigured into a bright and shining light and suddenly Moses and Elijah were there speaking with Him. If this [...]
Day 277: John the Baptist Beheaded
John the Baptist is beheaded and the news leads Jesus to withdraw for solitude. However, the people will not allow it. They follow Him. He cannot turn them away and heals the sick and feeds them with a miracle. After this, He sends the disciples across the water on a boat and sends the crowd [...]
