16 Then he came to Derbe and Lystra. And behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a certain Jewish woman who believed, but his father was Greek. 2 He was well spoken of by the brethren who were at Lystra and Iconium. 3 Paul wanted to have him go on with him. And he took him and circumcised him because of the Jews who were in that region, for they all knew that his father was Greek. 4 And as they went through the cities, they delivered to them the decrees to keep, which were determined by the apostles and elders at Jerusalem. 5 So the churches were strengthened in the faith, and increased in number daily.
6 Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in [a]Asia. 7 After they had come to Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the [b]Spirit did not permit them. 8 So passing by Mysia, they came down to Troas. 9 And a vision appeared to Paul in the night. A man of Macedonia stood and pleaded with him, saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” 10 Now after he had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go to Macedonia, concluding that the Lord had called us to preach the gospel to them.
11 Therefore, sailing from Troas, we ran a straight course to Samothrace, and the next day came to Neapolis, 12 and from there to Philippi, which is the [c]foremost city of that part of Macedonia, a colony. And we were staying in that city for some days. 13 And on the Sabbath day we went out of the city to the riverside, where prayer was customarily made; and we sat down and spoke to the women who met there. 14 Now a certain woman named Lydia heard us. She was a seller of purple from the city of Thyatira, who worshiped God. The Lord opened her heart to heed the things spoken by Paul. 15 And when she and her household were baptized, she begged us, saying, “If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to my house and stay.” So she persuaded us.
Good morning and welcome
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen
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Good morning. I slept in a little. One of my dogs went nuts around 3:15 in the morning. I don't know what he saw outside but he woke up the whole house.
I hate when that happens.
Yes then your up, looking out the windows on alert.
Good morning. It's fairly warm outside this morning, doesn't really feel like October.
It's 43 degrees here. Yikes, it's feeling cold this morning.
The controversy of Acts 15 had done much harm, but now the churches settled down and were established in the faith and great increase was the result.
Good Morning. God Bless All Here Today.
"Now and Forever. May You Always Be Able. To Touch the Hand of God"
Hope of the World Ministries - Jonathan Cahn
....... Dada, Tata, Papa, and Abba
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
The word father comes from the Greek word 'pater.' It is linked to the ancient Sanskrit name 'tata.' In other languages, it becomes dada, baba, or papa. In Hebrew, it becomes 'abba.' What joins all these words? They're all part of baby talk. The word 'dada' was coined by a baby. This bears witness that having a father is the most basic and simple of things. So Romans 8:15 says, "Whereby we cry, Abba!" Knowing God is not a complicated thing. It's the simplest and most basic thing. It's like breathing. It's like being a baby and saying 'dada.' And the 'dada', like 'papa' and 'abba', are not only baby words, but words of joy. So knowing God is not a theological proposition, it's the most basic joy you can know. Don't be theological in your relationship to God - call Him 'Abba'! Learn the profound truth of calling God Abba. Learn to call Him Papa, Dada, or Daddy. Because the greatest, deepest, and most profound thing you could ever know is also the most simple... Dada!
From Message #316 - Fatherhood and God
Scripture: Matthew 6:6
Today's Mission - Today, be like a little child. Spend time with God as your Heavenly Daddy and accept His nurturing.
Amen.
I've always loved the term "Abba", it's always seemed so comforting.
Amen.
I have posted this in the past? At the trial before Pilate. There was Jesus of Nazareth and Barabas. The latter's full name was Jesus Barabas. It translates to Jesus "Son of the Father"... So Pilate was to choose between Jesus - "Son of THEE Father". And Jesus Barabas - "Jesus - "Son of the Father". The Creator has a sense of humor that is usually beyond our understanding.
Interesting.... the Holy Spirit forbid them to preach in Asia.
Asia proper or proconsular Asia embracing Mysia, Lydia, Phrygia, and Caria, corresponding closely to Turkey today
It could be because they weren't called to preach to that area at that time.
John later preached and sent letters to that area.