Comments on: NT28: Day 3 http://tonymccollum.com/2010/01/nt28-day-3/ Wed, 23 May 2012 15:18:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: David Carroll http://tonymccollum.com/2010/01/nt28-day-3/comment-page-1/#comment-4104 David Carroll Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:01:00 +0000 http://tonymccollum.com/?p=6635#comment-4104 I just completed today's reading for Acts. The Apostles redeemed themselves as they underwent a transformation. With Jesus no longer with them, they were empowered to spread the Word and speak with the same confidence and authority as Christ did. It was as if I was reading about different people. However, they were the same common people Jesus had chosen. "The members of the council were amazed when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, for they could see that they were ordinary men with no special training in the Scriptures. They also recognized them as men who had been with Jesus." - Acts 4:13 I just completed today’s reading for Acts. The Apostles redeemed themselves as they underwent a transformation. With Jesus no longer with them, they were empowered to spread the Word and speak with the same confidence and authority as Christ did. It was as if I was reading about different people. However, they were the same common people Jesus had chosen.

“The members of the council were amazed when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, for they could see that they were ordinary men with no special training in the Scriptures. They also recognized them as men who had been with Jesus.” – Acts 4:13

]]> By: David Carroll http://tonymccollum.com/2010/01/nt28-day-3/comment-page-1/#comment-7112 David Carroll Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:01:00 +0000 http://tonymccollum.com/?p=6635#comment-7112 I just completed today's reading for Acts. The Apostles redeemed themselves as they underwent a transformation. With Jesus no longer with them, they were empowered to spread the Word and speak with the same confidence and authority as Christ did. It was as if I was reading about different people. However, they were the same common people Jesus had chosen. "The members of the council were amazed when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, for they could see that they were ordinary men with no special training in the Scriptures. They also recognized them as men who had been with Jesus." - Acts 4:13 I just completed today’s reading for Acts. The Apostles redeemed themselves as they underwent a transformation. With Jesus no longer with them, they were empowered to spread the Word and speak with the same confidence and authority as Christ did. It was as if I was reading about different people. However, they were the same common people Jesus had chosen.

“The members of the council were amazed when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, for they could see that they were ordinary men with no special training in the Scriptures. They also recognized them as men who had been with Jesus.” – Acts 4:13

]]> By: David Carroll http://tonymccollum.com/2010/01/nt28-day-3/comment-page-1/#comment-4103 David Carroll Thu, 07 Jan 2010 04:18:05 +0000 http://tonymccollum.com/?p=6635#comment-4103 After reading the Book of Matthew, I already know I'm going to have to read it again after completing the rest of the Books of the Gospel. Comparing the details shared between the books and contrasting the differences is just the start. Learning how the NLT differs from the NIV and other versions will be just as interesting. I would like to understand if some words were used because they were a close translation or simply modernized to make it easier to read. The days leading up to the crucifixion were indeed gut-wrenching. Although I've heard the story over and over countless times throughout my life, it wasn't easy to read. I couldn't help but feel sickened by the mockery of the people. The more I read about the Apostles, the more frustrated and disappointed I felt. How privileged were these men to be in the company of Christ and yet fail him so miserably. However, Jesus had so much patience for the Apostles and even the people mocking, condemning and ultimately killing him. To love people under the worst imaginable circumstances is truly divine. In further reflection, I can only imagine how disappointing and frustrating I must be in the eyes of God. I pray that God has as much patience for me as he did for those that disappointed him during Christ's ultimate sacrifice. After reading the Book of Matthew, I already know I’m going to have to read it again after completing the rest of the Books of the Gospel. Comparing the details shared between the books and contrasting the differences is just the start. Learning how the NLT differs from the NIV and other versions will be just as interesting. I would like to understand if some words were used because they were a close translation or simply modernized to make it easier to read.

The days leading up to the crucifixion were indeed gut-wrenching. Although I’ve heard the story over and over countless times throughout my life, it wasn’t easy to read. I couldn’t help but feel sickened by the mockery of the people. The more I read about the Apostles, the more frustrated and disappointed I felt. How privileged were these men to be in the company of Christ and yet fail him so miserably.

However, Jesus had so much patience for the Apostles and even the people mocking, condemning and ultimately killing him. To love people under the worst imaginable circumstances is truly divine. In further reflection, I can only imagine how disappointing and frustrating I must be in the eyes of God. I pray that God has as much patience for me as he did for those that disappointed him during Christ’s ultimate sacrifice.

]]> By: David Carroll http://tonymccollum.com/2010/01/nt28-day-3/comment-page-1/#comment-7111 David Carroll Thu, 07 Jan 2010 04:18:00 +0000 http://tonymccollum.com/?p=6635#comment-7111 After reading the Book of Matthew, I already know I'm going to have to read it again after completing the rest of the Books of the Gospel. Comparing the details shared between the books and contrasting the differences is just the start. Learning how the NLT differs from the NIV and other versions will be just as interesting. I would like to understand if some words were used because they were a close translation or simply modernized to make it easier to read. The days leading up to the crucifixion were indeed gut-wrenching. Although I've heard the story over and over countless times throughout my life, it wasn't easy to read. I couldn't help but feel sickened by the mockery of the people. The more I read about the Apostles, the more frustrated and disappointed I felt. How privileged were these men to be in the company of Christ and yet fail him so miserably. However, Jesus had so much patience for the Apostles and even the people mocking, condemning and ultimately killing him. To love people under the worst imaginable circumstances is truly divine. In further reflection, I can only imagine how disappointing and frustrating I must be in the eyes of God. I pray that God has as much patience for me as he did for those that disappointed him during Christ's ultimate sacrifice. After reading the Book of Matthew, I already know I’m going to have to read it again after completing the rest of the Books of the Gospel. Comparing the details shared between the books and contrasting the differences is just the start. Learning how the NLT differs from the NIV and other versions will be just as interesting. I would like to understand if some words were used because they were a close translation or simply modernized to make it easier to read.

The days leading up to the crucifixion were indeed gut-wrenching. Although I’ve heard the story over and over countless times throughout my life, it wasn’t easy to read. I couldn’t help but feel sickened by the mockery of the people. The more I read about the Apostles, the more frustrated and disappointed I felt. How privileged were these men to be in the company of Christ and yet fail him so miserably.

However, Jesus had so much patience for the Apostles and even the people mocking, condemning and ultimately killing him. To love people under the worst imaginable circumstances is truly divine. In further reflection, I can only imagine how disappointing and frustrating I must be in the eyes of God. I pray that God has as much patience for me as he did for those that disappointed him during Christ’s ultimate sacrifice.

]]> By: Karen Himebook http://tonymccollum.com/2010/01/nt28-day-3/comment-page-1/#comment-4102 Karen Himebook Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:37:28 +0000 http://tonymccollum.com/?p=6635#comment-4102 The death of Jesus was sobering even knowing it was God's will. Reading how the Holy Spirit changes lives in bold ways was great! The death of Jesus was sobering even knowing it was God’s will. Reading how the Holy Spirit changes lives in bold ways was great!

]]> By: Karen Himebook http://tonymccollum.com/2010/01/nt28-day-3/comment-page-1/#comment-7110 Karen Himebook Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:37:00 +0000 http://tonymccollum.com/?p=6635#comment-7110 The death of Jesus was sobering even knowing it was God's will. Reading how the Holy Spirit changes lives in bold ways was great! The death of Jesus was sobering even knowing it was God’s will. Reading how the Holy Spirit changes lives in bold ways was great!

]]> By: Bobby Chapman http://tonymccollum.com/2010/01/nt28-day-3/comment-page-1/#comment-4100 Bobby Chapman Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:38:04 +0000 http://tonymccollum.com/?p=6635#comment-4100 Amazing to me how the disciples changed after the gift of the Holy Spirit. The same boldness Jesus had when dealing with the "religious" folks was evident in Peter. Also noted how Peter used Old Testament scripture (especially prophecy) to make his point when preaching. Good stuff! Amazing to me how the disciples changed after the gift of the Holy Spirit. The same boldness Jesus had when dealing with the “religious” folks was evident in Peter. Also noted how Peter used Old Testament scripture (especially prophecy) to make his point when preaching. Good stuff!

]]> By: Bobby Chapman http://tonymccollum.com/2010/01/nt28-day-3/comment-page-1/#comment-7109 Bobby Chapman Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:38:00 +0000 http://tonymccollum.com/?p=6635#comment-7109 Amazing to me how the disciples changed after the gift of the Holy Spirit. The same boldness Jesus had when dealing with the "religious" folks was evident in Peter. Also noted how Peter used Old Testament scripture (especially prophecy) to make his point when preaching. Good stuff! Amazing to me how the disciples changed after the gift of the Holy Spirit. The same boldness Jesus had when dealing with the “religious” folks was evident in Peter. Also noted how Peter used Old Testament scripture (especially prophecy) to make his point when preaching. Good stuff!

]]> By: Danice Eaton http://tonymccollum.com/2010/01/nt28-day-3/comment-page-1/#comment-4099 Danice Eaton Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:09:32 +0000 http://tonymccollum.com/?p=6635#comment-4099 Following the death and resurection of Jesus, the faith and abilities of the disciples seemed to strengthen enormously. They spent much time in prayer, after which they were filled with the holy spirit. Faith and prayer together are powerful! Following the death and resurection of Jesus, the faith and abilities of the disciples seemed to strengthen enormously. They spent much time in prayer, after which they were filled with the holy spirit. Faith and prayer together are powerful!

]]> By: Danice Eaton http://tonymccollum.com/2010/01/nt28-day-3/comment-page-1/#comment-7108 Danice Eaton Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:09:00 +0000 http://tonymccollum.com/?p=6635#comment-7108 Following the death and resurection of Jesus, the faith and abilities of the disciples seemed to strengthen enormously. They spent much time in prayer, after which they were filled with the holy spirit. Faith and prayer together are powerful! Following the death and resurection of Jesus, the faith and abilities of the disciples seemed to strengthen enormously. They spent much time in prayer, after which they were filled with the holy spirit. Faith and prayer together are powerful!

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