Category Archives: Bible Study

Questions for Reflection for Study of Amos 1-4

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Mark Shields

I’ve posted over the last few weeks on some thoughts from the study of Acts 25-28. We learned that God was the source of Paul’s courage. The courage to admit that he once persecuted Christians and the courage to talk … Continue reading →

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Discover What You Do Best

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Mark Shields

Paul’s message to the Jews in Rome as recorded in Acts 28:23-31  was that salvation was available to everyone and we should urgently spreading the Good News. Even though salvation is available to all, Paul explained that many would not … Continue reading →

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Christ in our Heart is a Promised Treasure

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Mark Shields

Finally Paul arrives at Rome as recorded in Acts 28:11-22. Testifying about Jesus in Rome had been what he had set his sights on for a long time. His arrival in Rome demonstrates God’s faithfulness for He had promised Paul … Continue reading →

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Invite God in so Kindness Begins

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Mark Shields

The ship Paul was on as he was being taken to Italy got caught up in a storm and came ashore on the island of Malta. The islanders there showed kindness to those from the ship; building a fire for … Continue reading →

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Faith in His Guidance

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Mark Shields

On Paul’s journey to Rome as recorded in Acts 27:1-44, Luke is back with Paul after being separated for a while. Other people with Paul for this journey included Aristarchus who had been with him ever since the riot in … Continue reading →

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