Entries by Josh Dawes

2 Corinthians 9 and 10

Chapter 9 begins with Paul encouraging the believers in Corinth.  He tells them he will send brothers out to them.  Then Paul discusses with them how to receive the brothers.  The church in Corinth is supposed to cheerfully give as the brothers come.  Paul encourages them by telling that blessings will come through their giving.  Their giving will […]

Abide Together: Reflection on Romans 5 and 6.

In Romans 5 we are reminded of the fall of man quite a few times.  Not only were we fallen and broken, but as sinners, we were enemies of God.  We sometimes downplay our fallen state and make our situation seem less severe.  We are reminded that our God is so great that he chose to […]

Abide Together: Reflections on Acts 24 and 25.

Paul is locked up in prison for the whole of these two chapters.  He is put to trial with Felix first(in these chapters).  Felix was knowledgable in the customs of the Jews and found it odd that they wanted Paul put to death.  He had decided that he would keep Paul in prison, mainly for […]

Abide Together: Reflections on Acts 10

Chapter 10 begins with Cornelius who has had a vision from an angel of God.  Cornelius responded the same way that people have always responded to angels.  He is terrified.  The angel asks him to call for Peter to come to him.  He gave Cornelius the location and Cornelius sends his servants to go to pick […]

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Abide Together: Reflections on John 2

In John 2 we see the “first sign” of Jesus.  He comes to a wedding and performs a miracle during the wedding by turning the water into wine.  He gave his disciples an opportunity to see his power.  John 2:11 says “This the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested […]