Galatians 2:1-21 – Live for God

Read Galatians 2:1-21

Paul’s “voice” is different than Luke’s in the Book of Acts. When we read the letters of Paul alongside the account of his life as told by Luke, it’s powerful. I was a bit astounded when Paul admits it was fourteen years between his visits to Jerusalem. That puts his ministry into perspective from a timeline perspective. Do you remember what you were doing fourteen years ago?

I appreciated how Paul also shared his heart with his audience in Galatia. Even though Paul is seen as a great faith leader, he wanted the affirmation that what he was doing was okay with the “authorities.” Have you ever sought such approval with a leader you respect to make sure you’re “on the same page,” or doing things “right”? Continue reading “Galatians 2:1-21 – Live for God”

Acts 15:1-35 – Spread the Word

Read Acts 15:1-35

What did you learn from today’s passage? Was it realizing what the “sticking points” were for accepting Gentiles? Was it seeing how the new believers navigated difficult discussions and decisions? Was it wanting to follow Paul’s example of faith and acceptance?

The whole notion of circumcision, while I understand its significance, still seems a bit odd to be such an important “requirement.” It was this issue that ended the first missionary journey abruptly, sending Paul and Barnabas back to Jerusalem, back to the “headquarters” of the new believers to meet with the elders and apostles. Already we have a good example of problem solving. Continue reading “Acts 15:1-35 – Spread the Word”

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