It’s interesting if you notice, Paul hears a call to go to Macedonia & there after they have ministered, they are being put in Prison, how often we feel when things don’t go the way we expect we tend to question if it was God’s will or God’s plan.
I think it’s so interesting to notice the way that the Holy Spirit moved Paul and Timothy and the others with him towards certain cities, away from others, and whether or not they preached the gospel. And also how Paul and Timothy came to the decision that it was best for him (Timothy) to be circumcised! When just last chapter in Acts, Peter refutes the pressure that Jewish believers were putting on Gentiles to be circumcised. So, it must have been a sacrifice or practice that felt necessary, perhaps for credibility or gaining trust? Not sure. But, all points to the absolute necessity to listen to the Spirit—not lean on their own understanding. Lord, help me. ❤️❤️❤️
“The arrogance of your heart has deceived you.”
There are so many things that deceive me in this world but I have never thought of my own heart deceiving me. However I know my pride deceives me all the time. I think I know what is best and I think my way is the best but that’s not always true. This past year I have looked at my pride a lot and have really accepted that it has left me bitter and jealous and feeling slighted especially in my work. It made me feel unappreciated and undervalued. But looking honestly at myself and my pride I realized truth. This scripture is so simple but so profound and I’m thankful for the hard lessons I have learned to take this scripted to heart; a less prideful and arrogant heart.
Thank you, sister. This has been something weighing on y heart this summer too. Thank you for your honesty because the Lord has used it to show the pride and arrogance in my own heart.
I just listened to a sermon on this passage and the pastor explained it just like Ellen did. This passage in 1 Corinthians was referenced as an example. It shows how the heart of the gospel is to meet people where they are.
19 For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them. 20 To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though not being myself under the law) that I might win those under the law. 21 To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (not being outside the law of God but under the law of Christ) that I might win those outside the law. 22 To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some. 23 I do it all for the sake of the gospel, that I may share with them in its blessings. – 1 Corinthians 9:19-23
I need a commentary- or someone help me understand- didn’t the church leaders just decide no one had to get circumcised?! Then Paul had Timothy get circumcised- so they could deliver the letter that says it is not necessary. Maybe i read it wrong-? But i tried to check it again because i found it so confusing. Looking forward to some help from all of you. Thx.
More than likely, Paul had Timothy circumcised so that his witness among the Jews would be accepted. Timothy was the son of a Jewish mother and A Greek Gentile father, which meant that he was not circumcised as an infant. His mother’s entire family was baptised, though, so he probably had the new outward sign of the covenant already. Paul was against the idea that circumcision was necessary to salvation ; he was in favor of it in this case because of the preservation of Timothy’s witness to the Jews.
What happened to all of verse 1? Obadiah 1:1 The vision of Obadiah.Thus says the Lord God concerning Edom—We have heard a report from the Lord,And an envoy has been sent among the nations saying,“Arise and let us go against her for battle”—
Can I just say that I got this app today and I would really like to know the back story to what’s going on? Does the story start on the 1st? Should I start reading there? I love the idea of this app and I’m really looking to get closer to God and I think that this is an amazing way for myself
Welcome to this app! The app has many different reading plans, some that focus on topics and some that focus on specific books of the bible. This plan is reading through the bible in a year plan. You can start today and follow the readings through the rest of the year, and it will loop back around and start again January. If you’re wanting the full story of Acts, you can go back to the day where Acts 1 started, and add some catch up reading to the day’s reading. It’s all very flexible, however you want to do it. :)
It is Luke the doctor. He joins their journey when it switches to the first person. I’ve read before that it may be because of Paul’s eyes issues. Don’t know for sure but definitely interesting.
Luke is believed to be the author of the whole book of Acts. In the introduction to Acts section of my Bible it says: “In the description of the happenings in Acts, certain passages make use of the pronoun “we.” At these points the author includes himself as a companion of Paul in his travels. A historian as careful with details as this author proves to be would have good reasoning for choosing to use “we” in some places and “they” elsewhere. The author was therefore probably present with Paul at the particular events described in the “we” sections.”
12 But do not gloat over the day of your brother
in the day of his misfortune;
do not rejoice over the people of Judah
in the day of their ruin;
do not boast
in the day of distress.
A reminder for us to never celebrate the ruin of others or the distress of others. If our brothers are of misfortune we should reflect upon that as it’s an opportunity to consider our blessings!
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It’s interesting if you notice, Paul hears a call to go to Macedonia & there after they have ministered, they are being put in Prison, how often we feel when things don’t go the way we expect we tend to question if it was God’s will or God’s plan.
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Listen to the spirit, not on oneself… Lord, Help me… Holy Spirit, Guide me… AMEN
Listen to the Spirit.. not on oneself… Lord, guide me… Help me, o, Spirit…
I think it’s so interesting to notice the way that the Holy Spirit moved Paul and Timothy and the others with him towards certain cities, away from others, and whether or not they preached the gospel. And also how Paul and Timothy came to the decision that it was best for him (Timothy) to be circumcised! When just last chapter in Acts, Peter refutes the pressure that Jewish believers were putting on Gentiles to be circumcised. So, it must have been a sacrifice or practice that felt necessary, perhaps for credibility or gaining trust? Not sure. But, all points to the absolute necessity to listen to the Spirit—not lean on their own understanding. Lord, help me. ❤️❤️❤️
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Obadiah is such an interesting book that I had not read before this!
15For the day of the Lord is near upon all the nations.
As you have done, it shall be done to you;
your deeds shall return on your own head. -ellie
“The arrogance of your heart has deceived you.”
There are so many things that deceive me in this world but I have never thought of my own heart deceiving me. However I know my pride deceives me all the time. I think I know what is best and I think my way is the best but that’s not always true. This past year I have looked at my pride a lot and have really accepted that it has left me bitter and jealous and feeling slighted especially in my work. It made me feel unappreciated and undervalued. But looking honestly at myself and my pride I realized truth. This scripture is so simple but so profound and I’m thankful for the hard lessons I have learned to take this scripted to heart; a less prideful and arrogant heart.
Thank you, sister. This has been something weighing on y heart this summer too. Thank you for your honesty because the Lord has used it to show the pride and arrogance in my own heart.
Thank you Ellen and Ashley. It’s still hard to understand why they would put this burden on him. But your input does help. Thank you very much!
I just listened to a sermon on this passage and the pastor explained it just like Ellen did. This passage in 1 Corinthians was referenced as an example. It shows how the heart of the gospel is to meet people where they are.
19 For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them. 20 To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though not being myself under the law) that I might win those under the law. 21 To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (not being outside the law of God but under the law of Christ) that I might win those outside the law. 22 To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some. 23 I do it all for the sake of the gospel, that I may share with them in its blessings. – 1 Corinthians 9:19-23
I need a commentary- or someone help me understand- didn’t the church leaders just decide no one had to get circumcised?! Then Paul had Timothy get circumcised- so they could deliver the letter that says it is not necessary. Maybe i read it wrong-? But i tried to check it again because i found it so confusing. Looking forward to some help from all of you. Thx.
More than likely, Paul had Timothy circumcised so that his witness among the Jews would be accepted. Timothy was the son of a Jewish mother and A Greek Gentile father, which meant that he was not circumcised as an infant. His mother’s entire family was baptised, though, so he probably had the new outward sign of the covenant already. Paul was against the idea that circumcision was necessary to salvation ; he was in favor of it in this case because of the preservation of Timothy’s witness to the Jews.
What happened to all of verse 1? Obadiah 1:1 The vision of Obadiah.Thus says the Lord God concerning Edom—We have heard a report from the Lord,And an envoy has been sent among the nations saying,“Arise and let us go against her for battle”—
Love!
Can I just say that I got this app today and I would really like to know the back story to what’s going on? Does the story start on the 1st? Should I start reading there? I love the idea of this app and I’m really looking to get closer to God and I think that this is an amazing way for myself
Welcome to this app! The app has many different reading plans, some that focus on topics and some that focus on specific books of the bible. This plan is reading through the bible in a year plan. You can start today and follow the readings through the rest of the year, and it will loop back around and start again January. If you’re wanting the full story of Acts, you can go back to the day where Acts 1 started, and add some catch up reading to the day’s reading. It’s all very flexible, however you want to do it. :)
Obadiah vs 3 “The pride of your heart has deceived you…” reminds me to go after freedom in the area of pride so that my heart won’t deceive me!
that’s a good word!
Seems like it is Luke. I had no idea!
In Acts, who is speaking? It goes back and forth from the third person point of view to the first and then back to the third?
It is Luke the doctor. He joins their journey when it switches to the first person. I’ve read before that it may be because of Paul’s eyes issues. Don’t know for sure but definitely interesting.
Luke is believed to be the author of the whole book of Acts. In the introduction to Acts section of my Bible it says: “In the description of the happenings in Acts, certain passages make use of the pronoun “we.” At these points the author includes himself as a companion of Paul in his travels. A historian as careful with details as this author proves to be would have good reasoning for choosing to use “we” in some places and “they” elsewhere. The author was therefore probably present with Paul at the particular events described in the “we” sections.”
I’ve never read Obadiah before!
12 But do not gloat over the day of your brother
in the day of his misfortune;
do not rejoice over the people of Judah
in the day of their ruin;
do not boast
in the day of distress.
A reminder for us to never celebrate the ruin of others or the distress of others. If our brothers are of misfortune we should reflect upon that as it’s an opportunity to consider our blessings!
A really good reminder for everyday!
Wow! Paul and Silas were so brave and on fire for God through the midst of such trials. It reminded me to be courageous in Him today.
“forbidden by the Holy Spirit”
This phrase spoke to me today. I need to listen more and speak less in prayer.
Interesting take-away. Thank you so much for sharing :)
Yes!! So true
That is awesome. Yes that phrase was refreshing to think of how clearly they heard from the Holy Spirit