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In Lystra, Barnabas and Paul are mistaken for Greek gods walking the earth. The seductive power of being thought of as a god remains an issue to this day!

In Lystra, Barnabas and Paul are mistaken for Greek gods walking the earth. The seductive power of being thought of as a god remains an issue to this day!
In Lystra, Barnabas and Paul are mistaken for Greek gods walking the earth. The seductive power of being thought of as a god remains an issue to this day!
In the "Antioch Chronicles" in the Acts of the Apostles we encounter Saul and Barnabas, called by the Holy Spirit and set apart by the people of God. In a passage filled with contrasts, we see how the contours of the role of the Christian in the world are mapped out.
In the "Antioch Chronicles" in the Acts of the Apostles we encounter Saul and Barnabas, called by the Holy Spirit and set apart by the people of God. In a passage filled with contrasts, we see how the contours of the role of the Christian in the world are mapped out.
While Antioch proved to be a fertile field for the growth of Christianity, things in Jerusalem were deteriorating rapidly! In the midst of this, the power of prayer was demonstrated dramatically as Peter was miraculously freed from prison.
While Antioch proved to be a fertile field for the growth of Christianity, things in Jerusalem were deteriorating rapidly! In the midst of this, the power of prayer was demonstrated dramatically as Peter was miraculously freed from prison.
At the start of the "Antioch Chronicles" we find ordinary followers of Jesus welcoming new and different people into the community and responding to a crisis by supporting others who are in need.
At the start of the "Antioch Chronicles" we find ordinary followers of Jesus welcoming new and different people into the community and responding to a crisis by supporting others who are in need.
A pair of visions - those of Cornelius and peter - lead to the outpouring of the Spirit and baptism of Gentiles in Caesarea. Peter realizes that "God Shows No Partiality" and the new covenant is made real a dramatic way.
A pair of visions - those of Cornelius and peter - lead to the outpouring of the Spirit and baptism of Gentiles in Caesarea. Peter realizes that "God Shows No Partiality" and the new covenant is made real a dramatic way.
In the second of a pair of miracle narratives, Luke describes how Tabitha is raised from the dead through the prayers of Peter. Many come to believe because of this miracle. We ask how we might provide experiences that bring people to belief even today.
In the second of a pair of miracle narratives, Luke describes how Tabitha is raised from the dead through the prayers of Peter. Many come to believe because of this miracle. We ask how we might provide experiences that bring people to belief even today.
The story of the first martyr among the followers of Jesus calls us to ask ourselves the question,"what matters the most to us?"
The story of the first martyr among the followers of Jesus calls us to ask ourselves the question,"what matters the most to us?"
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In the days "after Jesus", we find Peter acting faithfully to the good news of Jesus Christ despite significant opposition. The idea that if it is of God then nothing can stop it is central to the thinking of the disciples and even those who initially oppose them. How can we tell when something is "of God", especially in our own lives and in the life of our community?
In the days "after Jesus", we find Peter acting faithfully to the good news of Jesus Christ despite significant opposition. The idea that if it is of God then nothing can stop it is central to the thinking of the disciples and even those who initially oppose them. How can we tell when something is "of God", especially in our own lives and in the life of our community?
We compare the work of the people of Israel in building the Tabernacle with the work of the followers of Jesus in building the community that came to be known as the early church. How we we cultivate a sense of plenty during a time when the world tells us that there is scarcity?
We compare the work of the people of Israel in building the Tabernacle with the work of the followers of Jesus in building the community that came to be known as the early church. How we we cultivate a sense of plenty during a time when the world tells us that there is scarcity?
In John's Gospel we find Jesus talking with Simon Peter and asking him three times, "Do You Love Me?" Peter's responses and the words of Jesus that follow constitute a call to discipleship. Jesus ends the conversation with words that echo through the centuries: "Follow me."
In John's Gospel we find Jesus talking with Simon Peter and asking him three times, "Do You Love Me?" Peter's responses and the words of Jesus that follow constitute a call to discipleship. Jesus ends the conversation with words that echo through the centuries: "Follow me."
As we continue our exploration of the varied reactions of the disciples to the discovery of the empty tomb and encounters with the risen Christ, we find Simon Peter and six other disciples deciding to go fishing!
As we continue our exploration of the varied reactions of the disciples to the discovery of the empty tomb and encounters with the risen Christ, we find Simon Peter and six other disciples deciding to go fishing!
On this Second Sunday of Easter we encounter the narrative of "Doubting Thomas" and his encounter with the risen Christ. Through this account, we face the reality of our own doubts and struggles, and the role of doubt in faith.
On our journey through Lent we encounter Jesus entering Jerusalem and contrast the Lukan account with the historic description of royal entry found in Psalm 118.
On our journey through Lent we encounter Jesus entering Jerusalem and contrast the Lukan account with the historic description of royal entry found in Psalm 118.
As we journey through Lent we encounter Jesus visiting Lazarus, Mary and Martha. Seen against a background of Isaiah's prophetic words, we begin to notice a plan unfold as Jesus approaches Jerusalem.
As we journey through Lent we encounter Jesus visiting Lazarus, Mary and Martha. Seen against a background of Isaiah's prophetic words, we begin to notice a plan unfold as Jesus approaches Jerusalem.
As we journey through Lent together, we consider the idea that "Jesus is the solution" and ask "what is the problem?" We examine the finite nature of human life and ask how meaning and purpose can be found when faced with this ultimate limitation.
As we journey through Lent together, we consider the idea that "Jesus is the solution" and ask "what is the problem?" We examine the finite nature of human life and ask how meaning and purpose can be found when faced with this ultimate limitation.