Listen to Nick read the Firestarter and Acts 13:42-48.

Fasting, prayer, and laying on of hands are three spirit-filled actions which begin the ministry of St. Paul. This great Apostle to the Gentiles begins to realize the implications of the visions of Cornelius and Peter.

Today’s chapters describe Paul’s first missionary journey. It will be very helpful to have a map of this area next to you as you read. Paul and Barnabas begin by setting sail from Seleucia, a seaport on the northeast shore of the Mediterranean. From there they sail to the Island of Cyprus, then going north to the southern shore of modern Turkey and the cities in that area. Paul preaches in synagogues. The order of Sabbath readings is very much the same then as now!

As you walk about today, sense yourself on a missionary journey.

Acts 13—14

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Thursdays are dedicated to the letters of Paul, other letters,
the Book of Acts, and the Book of Revelation.
In the Easter Season this year we read Acts 10:1 to 18:22.

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Listen to Pastor Nick read the Firestarter and the Psalm.

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 It is tempting to dwell on the intrigues of those opposed to us, to wonder what they might be up to next. Many become very sick with these obsessive thoughts, leading to a state of fear and paranoia. The antidote to these obsessions is prayer, focusing upon the Lord.

Of the ten verses of this psalm, over half deal with David’s awareness of evil in others, the rest with awareness of what God is going to do. Yet all is prayer. You need not be concerned that it may take some “verses” of your prayer to give God all your concerns and worries. Gradually these will diminish as your soul tilts in praise of God. When your prayer is over, a peace and serenity will seep into your soul as the prayer silently flows into the hours of your day.

Psalm 64

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Example: Pondering what God has done v. 9

We continue to read the Psalms in numerical order.

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Listen to Pastor Nick read the Firestarter and selected verses from Proverbs 19.

Give yourself time to become quiet. Be aware of your breathing slowing down. Watch the movement of your breaths. Proverbs are the flow of the breath, with exhales and inhales. Meditate on the first line of each proverb as you breathe in, the second part as you breathe out. The satisfaction one feels when breathing deeply and completely finds its counterpart in the completeness of each proverb.

Verse 2 catches the essence of this, noting the danger of hastiness with one’s feet, before one has knowledge. Wisdom is an inner spiritual knowledge that takes time to receive. Do not be rushed when you read Proverbs. Go slowly. You will be richly rewarded.

Proverbs 19

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Example: Overlooking all offense v. 11

Tuesdays are dedicated to the Old Testament books of history
and the Hebrew “Writings.”
In the Easter Season this year we read Proverbs 17 – 19 and Ezra.

For all the Firestarters I recommend the ebook.  You will have the entire program of well over a thousand of these introductions with you on your phone or tablet. Check the menu options at the site for more information