Monday, April 16, 2012
Week 26
Bible
Text: Acts 3 & 4
Key
Verse: Acts 4:19
Acts 3:2 at the gate of the temple...ask for alms: there were several gates into the temple in Jerusalem. Those in need often gathered at the gates to ask for gifts from the worshippers.
Acts 3:6 in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth: Peter was very clear that the power of healing comes from God. Because many Jewish men were named Jesus, naming Hesus' hometown of Nazareth makes it clear that this is Jesus the Christ.
Acts 3:12-26 addressed the crowd: this is Peter's second sermon, given in the temple. It follows the same pattern as his Pentecost sermon: explanation of what was happening, presentation of the gospel of Jesus, and a call to repentance. Peter corrects misunderstandings about the healing the crowd witnessed.
Acts 3:22 Moses said: Peter refers to Jesus as the fulfillment of Moses' promise that God would raise up a new prophet from among the Jewish people.
Acts 4:1 Sadducees: were one of the groups of Jewish leaders. they believe in bodily resurrection.
Acts 4:3 evening: the offering of sacrifices ended at about 4:00 pm, when the temple gates were closed.
Acts 4:5 rulers, elders, and scribes: there were the leaders who made up the Sanhedrin, a group of seventy to one hundred men, the ruling high court of the Jews.
Acts 4:8-12 filled with the Holy Spirit: Peter's powerful witness is inspired and guided by the Holy Spirit. Peter's words respond to the question asked in 4:7.
Acts 4:11 the stone that was rejected by you, the builders: the cornerstone Peter refers to is in Psalm 118:21-25. Jesus also refers to the cornerstone in Matthew 21:42.
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Monday: Devotional Reading – Time for prayer &
adoration:
Read
through the scripture several times, just listening to the words.
Tuesday: Literary Reading – Listen for literary
content:
Focus
on the text, itself.
Wednesday: Lutheran Theological Reading – Read from
a Lutheran perspective:
Reflect
on the convictions, insights and expectations that rise particularly from our
Lutheran Heritage.
Thursday: Historical Reading – Read with an ear for
History:
Reflect
on the historical situation.
Friday: Catch up on missed reading
time
Saturday & Sunday: Day of
Rest
For
More Detailed Reflection Questions please check-out the link "Daily Reflection
Questions" link.
