The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of Acts. After being encouraged by Christ (23:11), Paul discovers that there is a plot afoot to kill him (23:12-22). Then, he's sent to Felix, the governor (23:23-35) where he is accused (24:1-9) and begins to make his defense (24:10-16).
Ben and Cherie Weber, our mission partners in Rwanda through Friends of Gahini, share about their work and ministry in Africa.
The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of Acts. Paul continues to share his conversion story with the Jewish mob (22:17-23), before narrowly avoiding torture at the hands of the Romans (22:24-29). Then, he speaks to the Jewish leaders, causing another uproar (22:30-23:10).
The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class on the psalms with a look at those psalms which express our trust in God, even in times of distress or struggle.
The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of Acts. Paul is arrested and beaten in the temple (21:27-36), but asks a Roman tribune for the opportunity to speak to the angry mob (21:37-40). He then begins his speech by identifying with the crowd and sharing his conversion story (22:1-16).
Continuing his class on the Psalms, the Rev. Jacob Davis looks at the largest category of psalms: the praise psalms. He discusses the form of these psalms and their overall logic as they seek to worship Almighty God.
Continuing his study of Acts, the Rev. Nick Lannon looks at most of chapter 21. Paul is urged not to go to Jerusalem, but is determined (v 7-16). Upon his arrival, he tells the church there about his Gentile mission (v 17-20) before James asks him to participate in a Jewish ceremony in order to prove that he does not forsake the law of Moses (v 21-26).
The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class on the Psalms with a look at several psalms that glorify God as the creator of all things, and what we can learn from them about our relationship to the rest of his creation.
The Rev. Nick Lannon continues his study of the book of Acts. He raises Eutychus from the dead (20:7-12) and addresses the elders from Ephesus (20:13-38). Then, he continues his journey to Jerusalem, stopping briefly in Tyre (21:1-6).
The Rev. Jacob Davis continues his class on the Psalms with a look at the psalms of lament. He looks at the language and shape of lament psalms, giving examples.
