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Communal experiments and religious movements fueled by enthusiasm are often short-lived. Will the faith of Pentecost sustain itself? Will the church’s mission mandate be fulfilled? Luke sets out to answer these questions, which lie at the heart of his reason for writing Acts. He... Read More →

So when the day of Pentecost came round, they were all together in one place; and all of a sudden there came from heaven a sound like that of a violent, rushing wind and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. And tongues, like tongues of fire, appeared to them, which... Read More →

In two senses Acts is the second chapter of a continued story. First, it is the second volume which Luke had sent to Theophilus. In the first volume, his Gospel, Luke had told the story of the life of Jesus upon earth. Now he goes on to tell the story of the Christian Church.... Read More →

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“Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” Luke 19:38 Read More →

The phrase “all is meaningless” gets our attention—exactly what the Teacher intended. In utter darkness, a few small lights will stand out. These lights from Ecclesiastes—the purposes, values and priorities that should guide our lives—are now seen so much more clearly. Let’s take... Read More →

There is a risk to not taking risks. An opportunity for gain in testing our resolve or pursuing a challenge may be lost forever. Failing to take spiritual risks in the life of faith has even greater consequences. In this section the Teacher will encourage us to exercise our faith... Read More →

We all lack commonsense judgment at times. But in this section the Teacher addresses something deeper and darker, the lack of a commonsense lifestyle. Such a lifestyle—called foolishness—results when human weakness and wickedness assert control. In this study the teacher will... Read More →

On the edge of the University of Oregon campus lies a sizable historical cemetery. For many students the cemetery represents an unfortunate obstacle as they crisscross the campus from one class to the next. But I doubt the Teacher would share this objection. What better reminder... Read More →