Presbyters appointed remain

Universal Utterings for October 11, 2016 After they had proclaimed the Good News to that city and made a considerable number of disciples, they returned to Lystra and to Iconium and to Antioch. They strengthened the spirits of the disciples and exhorted them to persevere in the faith, saying, “It is necessary for us to…

Seeking to win what they foolishly felt fun

Universal Utterings for October 10, 2016 “In past generations (God) allowed all Gentiles to go their own ways; yet, in bestowing His goodness, He did not leave himself without witness, for He gave you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, and filled you with nourishment and gladness for your hearts.” Even with these words, they…

Chief Hermes Paul son of Zeus

Universal Utterings for October 9, 2016 They called Barnabas “Zeus” and Paul “Hermes,” because he was the chief speaker. And the priest of Zeus, whose temple was at the entrance to the city, brought oxen and garlands to the gates, for he together with the people intended to offer sacrifice. The apostles Barnabas and Paul…

Healing faith intent look

Universal Utterings for October 8, 2016 At Lystra there was a crippled man, lame from birth, who had never walked. He listened to Paul speaking, who looked intently at him, saw that he had the faith to be healed, and called out in a loud voice, “Stand up straight on your feet.” He jumped up…

Quench Christ drenched

Universal Utterings for October 7, 2016 When there was an attempt by both the Gentiles and the Jews, together with their leaders, to attack and stone them, they realized it and fled to the Lycaonian cities of Lystra and Derbe and to the surrounding countryside, where they continued to proclaim the Good News. Acts 14:5-7…