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highlighted Acts 13:34 NLT

For God had promised to raise him from the dead, not leaving him to rot in the grave. He said, ‘I will give you the sacred blessings I promised to David.’

about 10 years ago

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highlighted Acts 13:27-33 NLT

The people in Jerusalem and their leaders did not recognize Jesus as the one the prophets had spoken about. Instead, they condemned him, and in doing this they fulfilled the prophets’ words that are read every Sabbath.

about 10 years ago

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highlighted Acts 13:26 NLT

“Brothers—you sons of Abraham, and also you God-fearing Gentiles—this message of salvation has been sent to us!

about 10 years ago

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highlighted Acts 13:25 NLT

As John was finishing his ministry he asked, ‘Do you think I am the Messiah? No, I am not! But he is coming soon—and I’m not even worthy to be his slave and untie the sandals on his feet.’

about 10 years ago

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highlighted Acts 13:23 NLT

“And it is one of King David’s descendants, Jesus, who is God’s promised Savior of Israel!

about 10 years ago

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highlighted Acts 13:22 NLT

But God removed Saul and replaced him with David, a man about whom God said, ‘I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart. He will do everything I want him to do.’

about 10 years ago

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highlighted Acts 13:12 NLT

When the governor saw what had happened, he became a believer, for he was astonished at the teaching about the Lord.

about 10 years ago

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highlighted Acts 13:11 NLT

Watch now, for the Lord has laid his hand of punishment upon you, and you will be struck blind. You will not see the sunlight for some time.” Instantly mist and darkness came over the man’s eyes, and he began groping around begging for someone to take his hand and lead him.

about 10 years ago

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highlighted Acts 13:10 NLT

Then he said, “You son of the devil, full of every sort of deceit and fraud, and enemy of all that is good! Will you never stop perverting the true ways of the Lord?

about 10 years ago

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highlighted Acts 13:9 NLT

Saul, also known as Paul, was filled with the Holy Spirit, and he looked the sorcerer in the eye.

about 10 years ago

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highlighted Acts 13:8 NLT

But Elymas, the sorcerer (as his name means in Greek), interfered and urged the governor to pay no attention to what Barnabas and Saul said. He was trying to keep the governor from believing.

about 10 years ago

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highlighted Acts 13:7 NLT

He had attached himself to the governor, Sergius Paulus, who was an intelligent man. The governor invited Barnabas and Saul to visit him, for he wanted to hear the word of God.

about 10 years ago

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highlighted Acts 13:6 NLT

Afterward they traveled from town to town across the entire island until finally they reached Paphos, where they met a Jewish sorcerer, a false prophet named Bar-Jesus.

about 10 years ago

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highlighted Acts 13:4-5 NLT

So Barnabas and Saul were sent out by the Holy Spirit. They went down to the seaport of Seleucia and then sailed for the island of Cyprus.

about 10 years ago

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highlighted Acts 13:3 NLT

So after more fasting and prayer, the men laid their hands on them and sent them on their way.

about 10 years ago

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highlighted Acts 13:2 NLT

One day as these men were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Dedicate Barnabas and Saul for the special work to which I have called them.”

about 10 years ago

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highlighted Acts 13:1 NLT

Among the prophets and teachers of the church at Antioch of Syria were Barnabas, Simeon (called “the black man”), Lucius (from Cyrene), Manaen (the childhood companion of King Herod Antipas), and Saul.

about 10 years ago

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read Psalms 89

A Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the steadfast love of the Lord, forever; with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations....

about 10 years ago

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read Isaiah 28

Ah, the proud crown of the drunkards of Ephraim, and the fading flower of its glorious beauty, which is on the head of the rich valley of those overcome with wine!...

about 10 years ago

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highlighted Isaiah 28:29 NLT

The LORD of Heaven’s Armies is a wonderful teacher, and he gives the farmer great wisdom.

about 10 years ago