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- “I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.”
— John 6:51 (KJV)
“I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.” — John 6:51 (KJV)0 Comments 0 Shares 7 Views1
- I was studying the Acts of the Apostles with my friends at the local church. Acts appears to be written to a single individual rather than to a community, unlike many of the other epistles. My question is: Who is this recipient, Theophilus? Why did Luke address the work to him? From the name, it seems Theophilus was a Greek man, perhaps under the influence of Greek philosophy and its reasoning. In Acts 1:3, Luke writes, "he showed himself alive … with many proofs." This suggests that Theophilus may have had questions or doubts about the resurrection of Jesus.
In Luke 1 : 1–5, the author clarifies that Theophilus had already heard about Jesus, perhaps from Christians who were not highly educated and, therefore, could not fully satisfy the recipient’s desire for knowledge about Jesus’ life and work. Paul’s epistles describe Luke as a physician and an intellectual of that era, which would suit Theophilus’ need for a more informed explanation. So, Acts seems to be Luke’s written effort to persuade Theophilus. This connects to a memory from a university course I took about Introduction to Logic about twenty years ago. The teacher presented a classic example of logical justification of a truth — say, about John’s mortality: “John is mortal.” Premises: Man is mortal; John is a man; therefore, John is mortal. Similarly, the author of Acts offers a set of premises to support the claim that Jesus is alive in Acts 1.I was studying the Acts of the Apostles with my friends at the local church. Acts appears to be written to a single individual rather than to a community, unlike many of the other epistles. My question is: Who is this recipient, Theophilus? Why did Luke address the work to him? From the name, it seems Theophilus was a Greek man, perhaps under the influence of Greek philosophy and its reasoning. In Acts 1:3, Luke writes, "he showed himself alive … with many proofs." This suggests that Theophilus may have had questions or doubts about the resurrection of Jesus. In Luke 1 : 1–5, the author clarifies that Theophilus had already heard about Jesus, perhaps from Christians who were not highly educated and, therefore, could not fully satisfy the recipient’s desire for knowledge about Jesus’ life and work. Paul’s epistles describe Luke as a physician and an intellectual of that era, which would suit Theophilus’ need for a more informed explanation. So, Acts seems to be Luke’s written effort to persuade Theophilus. This connects to a memory from a university course I took about Introduction to Logic about twenty years ago. The teacher presented a classic example of logical justification of a truth — say, about John’s mortality: “John is mortal.” Premises: Man is mortal; John is a man; therefore, John is mortal. Similarly, the author of Acts offers a set of premises to support the claim that Jesus is alive in Acts 1.0 Comments 0 Shares 9 Views1
- There is therefore NOW no condemnation to them which are in Crist Jesus, WHO WALK NOT AFTER THE FLESH, but after the Spirit. (Romans 8:1)
Most people focus on the "no condemnation" but avoid the "who walk not after the flesh"There is therefore NOW no condemnation to them which are in Crist Jesus, WHO WALK NOT AFTER THE FLESH, but after the Spirit. (Romans 8:1) Most people focus on the "no condemnation" but avoid the "who walk not after the flesh"0 Comments 0 Shares 4 Views - EECMY conducted awareness raising workshop for local church leaders on irregular migration and human trafficking. The leaders have about 100k members.EECMY conducted awareness raising workshop for local church leaders on irregular migration and human trafficking. The leaders have about 100k members.
0 Comments 0 Shares 8 Views 2 - *_When God’s Presence Speaks for You_*
*Scripture*
> “And his master saw that the Lord was with him and that the Lord made all he did to prosper in his hand.”
— Genesis 39:3 (NKJV)
*Seen and Blessed”*
Joseph was in a place he didn’t want to be—sold into slavery, far from home, betrayed by his brothers. Yet even in that unfair and painful season, something stood out: God’s presence was visible in his life.
His master, Potiphar, could see that the Lord was with him, and that everything Joseph touched succeeded. Joseph’s situation wasn’t ideal, but his life was a testimony that God’s favor is not limited by your location, position, or circumstances.
This verse reminds us:
People notice when God is with you—your life speaks louder than your words.
Prosperity in God’s terms isn’t just about wealth—it’s about fruitfulness, faithfulness, and favor in every assignment.
The presence of God turns even a place of captivity into a place of influence.
You may be in a job, role, or season you never planned for, but when you stay faithful, God will make your life a display of His goodness—so much so that others will take notice.
*Reflection Questions*
1. Do others see God’s presence in the way I live, work, and serve?
2. Am I being faithful in my current season, even if it’s not where I want to be?
3. How can I represent God well in my daily responsibilities?
*Prayer*
Lord God, thank You that Your presence is with me wherever I go. Help me to live and work in such a way that others can see You in me. Let everything I do reflect Your excellence and bring glory to Your name. Teach me to be faithful in every season, trusting that You can prosper the work of my hands. In Jesus’ name, Amen.0 Comments 0 Shares 5 Views - I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
Romans 12:1I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. Romans 12:10 Comments 0 Shares 5 Views
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