Sep2024
Paul speaks to the crowd
by Neil Bergmann
After receiving the commander’s permission, Paul stood on the steps and motioned to the crowd. When they were all silent, he said to them in Aramaic: ‘Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defence’ (Acts 21:40–22:1).
Sep2024
Paul is arrested
by Neil Bergmann
The commander came up and arrested him and ordered him to be bound with two chains. Then he asked who he was and what he had done (Acts 21:33).
Sep2024
Paul’s arrival at Jerusalem
by Neil Bergmann
Take these men, join in their purification rites and pay their expenses, so that they can have their heads shaved. Then everyone will know there is no truth in these reports about you, but that you yourself are living in obedience to the law (Acts 21:24).
Sep2024
Defilement and purity
by Neil Bergmann
All these evils come from inside and defile a person (Mark 7:23).
Aug2024
I can’t stand; we all can stand
by Maria Rudolph
Lord, who may dwell in your sacred tent? Who may live on your holy mountain? (Psalm 15:1)
Aug2024
Christian hospitality
by Maria Rudolph
We sought out the disciples there and stayed with them seven days (Acts 21:4a).