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TUESDAY - JULY 14

7/14/2020

TUESDAY - JULY 14
Read. Acts 10:1-8
There was a man in Caesarea named Cornelius, a centurion in the Italian Company.[a] 2 He and his whole household were pious, Gentile God-worshippers. He gave generously to those in need among the Jewish people and prayed to God constantly. 3 One day at nearly three o’clock in the afternoon, he clearly saw an angel from God in a vision. The angel came to him and said, “Cornelius!”
4 Startled, he stared at the angel and replied, “What is it, Lord?”

The angel said, “Your prayers and your compassionate acts are like a memorial offering to God. 5 Send messengers to Joppa at once and summon a certain Simon, the one known as Peter. 6 He is a guest of Simon the tanner, whose house is near the seacoast.” 7 When the angel who was speaking to him had gone, Cornelius summoned two of his household servants along with a pious soldier from his personal staff. 8 He explained everything to them, then sent them to Joppa.

Reflect. In this reading we encounter Cornelius who is described as a centurion living in Caesarea in the Italian Company. Caesarea was the seat of the Roman government in Judea and was named after the emperor. As a centurion Cornelius commanded a hundred soldiers, in the Italian Company (or Cohort), which was 600 soldiers (1/10th of a Roman legion).

In v.4, we learn that God heard the prayers of Cornelius. Cornelius is not a Christian, yet God hears his prayers. From this we learn that God hears the prayers of non-Christians.
Imagine you are in the position of Cornelius in this story. Though not a Jew and not a Jesus follower, you have tried to follow God. What do you experience in the vision? What does the angel look like? What do you hear? What does this make you feel? What goes through your mind when the angel asks you to send messengers and summon Peter? As you are waiting on Peter, what are you praying? What are you expecting?

Pray. Lord, you heard the prayers of Cornelius; teach me how to pray. Help me to listen more closely to you and follow you this day. Amen.

COMMUNITY PRAYER LIST

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MONDAY - JULY 13

7/13/2020

Read. Acts 9:32-43
32 As Peter toured the whole region, he went to visit God’s holy people in Lydda.33 There he found a man named Aeneas who was paralyzed and had been confined to his bed for eight years. 34 Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you! Get up and make your bed.” At once he got up. 35 Everyone who lived in Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord.

36 In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (in Greek her name is Dorcas). Her life overflowed with good works and compassionate acts on behalf of those in need. 37 About that time, though, she became so ill that she died. After they washed her body, they laid her in an upstairs room. 38 Since Lydda was near Joppa, when the disciples heard that Peter was there, they sent two people to Peter. They urged, “Please come right away!” 39 Peter went with them. Upon his arrival, he was taken to the upstairs room. All the widows stood beside him, crying as they showed the tunics and other clothing Dorcas made when she was alive.

40 Peter sent everyone out of the room, then knelt and prayed. He turned to the body and said, “Tabitha, get up!” She opened her eyes, saw Peter, and sat up.41 He gave her his hand and raised her up. Then he called God’s holy people, including the widows, and presented her alive to them. 42 The news spread throughout Joppa, and many put their faith in the Lord. 43 Peter stayed for some time in Joppa with a certain tanner named Simon.

Reflect. After Stephen was murdered, the church in Jerusalem, except for the apostles, scattered (Acts 8:1). The original apostles remained in Jerusalem. These remaining apostles kind of became the official headquarters of the newly forming church. Several years has passed since this happened, and now Peter is traveling to visit the developing Christian community outside of Jerusalem.

In this story we see Peter performing two miracles. The healing of Aeneas, who was paralyzed and the bringing back to life of Tabitha who had died. At first it can appear that the focus of these miracles is on Peter’s power and leadership, but something more than Peter is the focus.
When Aeneas is healed, Peter doesn’t say, “I heal you,” instead he calls on the power of Jesus and says, “Jesus Christ heals you!” And before Tabitha is raised, Peter takes time to pray to call upon the power of Jesus. Peter’s power is not his own, but is centered in the power of Jesus.
When have you tried to rely on your own power instead of relying on Jesus? What happens when you try to do things on your own? Today, what can you do to rely more fully on Jesus?

Pray. Almighty God, your power brought healing and new life through Peter, yet too often I rely on myself. Help me to submit to your power and grace and rely on you. Amen.

COMMUNITY PRAYER LIST

Doug. Bobby. Collier. Glenn. Adam. Mary. Clyde. Linda. Betty Carolyn. Jeff. Albert. Richard. Lois. Ross. Tiny. Donald. Bill. Barbara. Andreas. Helen. Bonnie Brenner. Baker Family. Robert McKenzie Family. Terry Kibler. Carolyn Harlow. Jeremy. Jeff Green. Lyric. Earl Graves. Mickey Huff. Huff & Welch families. Helen Leigh.

FRIDAY - JULY 10

7/10/2020

Read. Acts 9:23-31
23 After this had gone on for some time, the Jews hatched a plot to kill Saul. 24 However, he found out about their scheme. They were keeping watch at the city gates around the clock so they could assassinate him. 25 But his disciples took him by night and lowered him in a basket through an opening in the city wall.

26 When Saul arrived in Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him. They didn’t believe he was really a disciple. 27 Then Barnabas brought Saul to the apostles and told them the story about how Saul saw the Lord on the way and that the Lord had spoken to Saul. He also told them about the confidence with which Saul had preached in the name of Jesus in Damascus.28 After this, Saul moved freely among the disciples in Jerusalem and was speaking with confidence in the name of the Lord. 29 He got into debates with the Greek-speaking Jews as well, but they tried to kill him. 30 When the family of believers learned about this, they escorted him down to Caesarea and sent him off to Tarsus.

31 Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. God strengthened the church, and its life was marked by reverence for the Lord. Encouraged by the Holy Spirit, the church continued to grow in numbers.

Reflect. Saul went to Damascus to arrest and, possibly, kill Christians. Now the Jews of the city seek to arrest and kill Saul for the same thing. The great persecutor has become the persecuted because of the faith of Jesus.

Imagine yourself in the position of the disciples in Jerusalem. You know who Saul is. You remember that he was around when Stephen was killed. You know that he left Jerusalem looking to arrest more Christians. For all you know, he is coming back to insert himself into your community as a spy. Maybe he has come back to Jerusalem for one more mission to put an end to the Christian community in Jerusalem once and for all. However, one of your brothers in faith, Barnabas vouches for Saul, and you accept him.
What are you thinking during this time? What doubts and worries are creeping in? What are you thinking as Barnabas is telling you about Saul? Do you believe him? What does it take for you to believe? When you finally believe, what does this do to your faith in God? When you see Saul preach and, eventually, run out of Jerusalem, what are you thinking? As you reflect on this whole encounter, how have you seen God work?

Pray. Lord, you made the impossible possible in your early church. Bring this revival again in my heart and in the hearts of Christians around the world. Amen.

COMMUNITY PRAYER LIST

Doug. Bobby. Collier. Glenn. Adam. Mary. Clyde. Linda. Betty Carolyn. Jeff. Albert. Richard. Lois. Ross. Tiny. Donald. Bill. Barbara. Andreas. Helen. Bonnie Brenner. Baker Family. Robert McKenzie Family. Terry Kibler. Carolyn Harlow. Jeremy. Jeff Green. Lyric. Earl Graves. Mickey Huff. Huff & Welch families.

THURSDAY - JULY 9

7/9/2020

Read. Acts 9:17-22
17 Ananias went to the house. He placed his hands on Saul and said, “Brother Saul, the Lord sent me—Jesus, who appeared to you on the way as you were coming here. He sent me so that you could see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” 18 Instantly, flakes fell from Saul’s eyes and he could see again. He got up and was baptized. 19 After eating, he regained his strength.

He stayed with the disciples in Damascus for several days. 20 Right away, he began to preach about Jesus in the synagogues. “He is God’s Son,” he declared.

21 Everyone who heard him was baffled. They questioned each other, “Isn’t he the one who was wreaking havoc among those in Jerusalem who called on this name? Hadn’t he come here to take those same people as prisoners to the chief priests?”

22 But Saul grew stronger and stronger. He confused the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Christ.

Reflect. Saul, who will later be known as Paul, is a changed man through the grace and love of Jesus Christ. Prior to this time, he had spent his life defending the faith he knew and trying to clean up the area by arresting Jesus followers. Now, he has had an encounter with the resurrected Jesus, and everything is changed. We learn that Ananias welcomed Saul into the faith through baptism and helped him during these early days. In Acts, it appears that Saul remains in Damascus for only a short time, but according to Saul/Paul’s own writing in Galatians 1:18, this time lasted for three years. (Three years is what John tells us was the length of Jesus’ own ministry.)

There were a lot of Jews living in Damascus and, therefore, there would have been many synagogues as well. Saul continues the early Christian practice of proclaiming Jesus in these synagogues. We find, though, that he has a problem. As a reader, you know that Saul had a life changing encounter with Jesus, but his audience didn’t know this. They are confused; they know Saul’s reputation as a persecutor; they question his motives.
In this passage of Acts, we miss something of Saul’s journey. In Galatians 1:17 Saul/Paul writes that during this time, he went away into Arabia then went back to Damascus to preach for three years. Saul’s life had drastically changed and he needs strength and guidance—he seeks and finds this with God.
Pray. Reflect on where you need strength and guidance in your life. Ask God to enter your life and help you find this.

COMMUNITY PRAYER LIST

Doug. Bobby. Collier. Glenn. Adam. Mary. Clyde. Linda. Betty Carolyn. Jeff. Albert. Richard. Lois. Ross. Tiny. Donald. Bill. Barbara. Andreas. Helen. Bonnie Brenner. Baker Family. Robert McKenzie Family. Terry Kibler. Carolyn Harlow. Jeremy. Jeff Green. Lyric. Earl Graves. Mickey Huff. Huff & Welch families.

WEDNESDAY - JULY 8

7/8/2020

Read. Acts 9:10-16
10 In Damascus there was a certain disciple named Ananias. The Lord spoke to him in a vision, “Ananias!”
He answered, “Yes, Lord.”

11 The Lord instructed him, “Go to Judas’ house on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul. He is praying. 12 In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias enter and put his hands on him to restore his sight.”

13 Ananias countered, “Lord, I have heard many reports about this man. People say he has done horrible things to your holy people in Jerusalem. 14 He’s here with authority from the chief priests to arrest everyone who calls on your name.”

15 The Lord replied, “Go! This man is the agent I have chosen to carry my name before Gentiles, kings, and Israelites. 16 I will show him how much he must suffer for the sake of my name.”

Reflect. In this story, the Lord appears in a vision to another person, Ananias. Unlike Saul, Ananias is not surprised that God would visit him; however, he was surprised about the message that he is given. God asks Ananias to meet Saul and to welcome him into the Christian community. Ananias, though, knows of Saul by reputation; he has already received word to be on the lookout for him, because he is coming to Damascus with the authority to arrest Christians.

Imagine yourself in Ananias’s place. Perhaps you were part of the Christian community in Jerusalem that was forced to flee because of persecution. Now, you are trying to get established in a new city, and God asks you to go and meet one of your enemies, one who means you harm. What is going through your mind? What fears do you hold? What is going through your mind when the Lord says that Saul will be the one who spreads his “name before Gentiles, kings, and Israelites”?
Have you ever been in a position where you have felt God asking you to do something dangerous or something t uncomfortable? What was your reaction to this? How did it make you feel? How did this turn out? What do you think you can do, today, to open yourself to hearing God’s new calling on your life?

Pray. Lord, help me to have the faith of Ananias, who listened to you without regard to his comfort or safety. Speak to me, again. Amen.

COMMUNITY PRAYER LIST

Doug. Bobby. Collier. Glenn. Adam. Mary. Clyde. Linda. Betty Carolyn. Jeff. Albert. Richard. Lois. Ross. Tiny. Donald. Bill. Barbara. Andreas. Helen. Bonnie Brenner. Baker Family. Robert McKenzie Family. Terry Kibler. Carolyn Harlow. Jeremy. Jeff Green. Lyric. Earl Graves. Mickey Huff. Huff & Welch families.

TUESDAY - JULY 7

7/7/2020

Read. Acts 9:1-9
Meanwhile, Saul was still spewing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. He went to the high priest, 2 seeking letters to the synagogues in Damascus. If he found persons who belonged to the Way, whether men or women, these letters would authorize him to take them as prisoners to Jerusalem. 3 During the journey, as he approached Damascus, suddenly a light from heaven encircled him. 4 He fell to the ground and heard a voice asking him, “Saul, Saul, why are you harassing me?”

5 Saul asked, “Who are you, Lord?”

“I am Jesus, whom you are harassing,” came the reply. 6 “Now get up and enter the city. You will be told what you must do.”

7 Those traveling with him stood there speechless; they heard the voice but saw no one. 8 After they picked Saul up from the ground, he opened his eyes but he couldn’t see. So they led him by the hand into Damascus. 9 For three days he was blind and neither ate nor drank anything.

Reflect. This passage presents the most famous conversion story in history, and it presents a change in the narrative of Acts. If you remember, Saul was present at and approved of the murder of Stephen (8:1). Now Saul is on a mission to help eliminate the movement of Jesus followers. Saul sees them as opposed to God and the Jewish way of living. Possibly he sees them as a threat to the stability of Jews living under the rule of the Roman Empire. So, Saul is traveling from Jerusalem to Damascus to continue opposing the Christians.

In his Daily Study Bible Series, William Barclay (p.71) writes this about Paul’s journey:
“The way went through Galilee, and Galilee brought Jesus even more vividly to Paul’s mind. The tension in his inner being tightened. So he came near Damascus, one of the oldest cities in the world. Just before Damascus the road climbed Mount Hermon and below lay Damascus, a lovely white city in a green plain… That region had this characteristic phenomenon that when the hot air of the plain met the cold air of the mountain range, violent electrical storms resulted. Just at that moment came such a lightning storm and out of the storm Christ spoke to Paul. In that moment the long battle was over and Paul surrendered to Christ.”
Up until this moment Saul had lived his life the way he thought was best; after this, though, Saul will live life as he is told. Saul surrenders to Jesus and lives the rest of his life as one who is surrendered to the will of another.
What do you need to do, today, to surrender to Jesus?

Pray. Jesus, you met Saul on a road a long time ago, and he was forever changed. Meet me today; help me to surrender to your will and your way for my life.

COMMUNITY PRAYER LIST

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MONDAY - JULY 6

7/6/2020

Read. Acts 8:26-40
Reflect. This is the scripture passage from worship on Sunday. Take time to read or reread this passage. If you were not able to join in worship, you can watch the whole service or skip the the sermon at decaturumc.com/sermons.

As you read or reread this passage, what stands out? What comes to mind as you read this passage that you did not think of when you encountered it in worship?
This passage continues the progress of the church growing from just a movement of Jewish Christians in Jerusalem to a universal community showing God’s love to all.
In v.26 we read that Philip is on a “desert” road—desert is another translation for the term “wilderness.” This is more than just a physical description of the road. In scripture and faith, the wilderness has been the location of God leading the people as the wander. When Moses led the Israelites to freedom in Exodus they were led by God through the wilderness, now the church is being led through the wilderness. Do you ever feel as if you are in the wilderness? What have your times in the wilderness taught you?

Pray. Guiding Lord, you led your early followers on a path through hardship. They faced great trials, and you sustained them and your spirit led them. Help me to walk in your same ways. Amen.

COMMUNITY PRAYER LIST

Doug. Bobby. Collier. Glenn. Adam. Mary. Clyde. Linda. Betty Carolyn. Jeff. Albert. Richard. Lois. Ross. Tiny. Donald. Bill. Barbara. Andreas. Helen. Bonnie Brenner. Baker Family. Robert McKenzie Family. Terry Kibler. Carolyn Harlow. Jeremy. Jeff Green. Lyric. Earl Graves. Mickey Huff. Huff & Welch families.

FRIDAY - JULY 3

7/3/2020

Read. Acts 8:4-25
4 Those who had been scattered moved on, preaching the good news along the way. 5 Philip went down to a city in Samaria[a] and began to preach Christ to them.6 The crowds were united by what they heard Philip say and the signs they saw him perform, and they gave him their undivided attention. 7 With loud shrieks, unclean spirits came out of many people, and many who were paralyzed or crippled were healed. 8 There was great rejoicing in that city.

9 Before Philip’s arrival, a certain man named Simon had practiced sorcery in that city and baffled the people of Samaria. He claimed to be a great person.10 Everyone, from the least to the greatest, gave him their undivided attention and referred to him as “the power of God called Great.” 11 He had their attention because he had baffled them with sorcery for a long time. 12 After they came to believe Philip, who preached the good news about God’s kingdom and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were baptized. 13 Even Simon himself came to believe and was baptized. Afterward, he became one of Philip’s supporters. As he saw firsthand the signs and great miracles that were happening, he was astonished.

14 When word reached the apostles in Jerusalem that Samaria had accepted God’s word, they commissioned Peter and John to go to Samaria. 15 Peter and John went down to Samaria where they prayed that the new believers would receive the Holy Spirit. (16 This was because the Holy Spirit had not yet fallen on any of them; they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.) 17 So Peter and John laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

18 When Simon perceived that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money. 19 He said, “Give me this authority too so that anyone on whom I lay my hands will receive the Holy Spirit.”

20 Peter responded, “May your money be condemned to hell along with you because you believed you could buy God’s gift with money! 21 You can have no part or share in God’s word because your heart isn’t right with God. 22 Therefore, change your heart and life! Turn from your wickedness! Plead with the Lord in the hope that your wicked intent can be forgiven, 23 for I see that your bitterness has poisoned you and evil has you in chains.”

24 Simon replied, “All of you, please, plead to the Lord for me so that nothing of what you have said will happen to me!” 25 After the apostles had testified and proclaimed the Lord’s word, they returned to Jerusalem, preaching the good news to many Samaritan villages along the way.

Reflect. Here we begin to read about the ministry of Phillip. Phillip, like Stephen, was one of the seven chosen in Acts 6:1-6 to help provide leadership in the growing Christian community. As Phillip and others spread out from Jerusalem, they take the message of life change in Jesus with them.

The power of God is so evident in Phillip that a powerful practitioner of sorcery named Simon came to believe in Jesus and was baptized.
When Simon sees the power of the Holy Spirit through Peter and John he asked to pay to receive this same power to share with others. Peter reprimands him and says that wanting to buy God’s gift is a mark of wickedness. Then Simon repents and pleads for forgiveness.
Even though Simon had received the faith of Jesus, he still had his sinful nature. Though he was trying to follow Jesus, he did so in an un-Godly way. When you accept faith in Christ, sin still remains. In what ways are you like Simon? How does your sinful nature threaten your closeness to God? Reflect on your sinfulness and the things that keep you disconnected from God and others. Ask God to remove them from your life and heart.
Pray. Life-giving Spirit, I search my heart and name my sinfulness before you; forgive me of these ways. Fill me with your Spirit, so that I can be renewed and turn from all sin. Amen

COMMUNITY PRAYER LIST

Doug. Bobby. Collier. Glenn. Adam. Mary. Clyde. Linda. Betty Carolyn. Jeff. Albert. Richard. Lois. Ross. Tiny. Donald. Bill. Barbara. Andreas. Helen. Bonnie Brenner. Baker Family. Robert McKenzie Family. Terry Kibler. Carolyn Harlow. Jeremy. Jeff Green. Lyric. Earl Graves. Gail & Mickey Huff

THURSDAY - JULY 2

7/2/2020

Read. Acts 8:1b-3
At that time, the church in Jerusalem began to be subjected to vicious harassment. Everyone except the apostles was scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria. 2 Some pious men buried Stephen and deeply grieved over him. 3 Saul began to wreak havoc against the church. Entering one house after another, he would drag off both men and women and throw them into prison.

Reflect. The death of Stephen began a time of harassment and opposition to the church. The apostles (the original 12 followers of Jesus) stood firm in Jerusalem, everyone else dispersed. Recall Acts 1:8, when Jesus told his followers that they would be “witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Perhaps God uses this time of oppression for the witness of Jesus to spread just as Jesus had predicted.

The Jesus followers who fled Jerusalem were basically refugees, and there were thousands of them. They left their homes, their families, their jobs searching for a safe place to follow Jesus and share his love. Imagine you were one of these refugees. What is your faith like to make this step? Are you fearful? What about your home, where will you live? What about your family that doesn’t follow Jesus? Take a moment and write a letter to a friend telling them about your experience.

Pray. Loving God, today I pray for those Christians around the world who suffer because of their faith. Give them the strength of the apostles and cover them with your spirit of hope and love. Amen.

COMMUNITY PRAYER LIST

Doug. Bobby. Collier. Glenn. Adam. Mary. Clyde. Linda. Betty Carolyn. Jeff. Albert. Richard. Lois. Ross. Tiny. Donald. Bill. Barbara. Andreas. Helen. Bonnie Brenner. Baker Family. Robert McKenzie Family. Terry Kibler. Carolyn Harlow. Jeremy. Jeff Green. Lyric. Earl Graves. Gail & Mickey Huff.

WEDNESDAY - JULY 1

7/1/2020

Read. Acts 7:54 - 8:1a
54 Once the council members heard these words, they were enraged and began to grind their teeth at Stephen. 55 But Stephen, enabled by the Holy Spirit, stared into heaven and saw God’s majesty and Jesus standing at God’s right side. 56 He exclaimed, “Look! I can see heaven on display and the Human One[a] standing at God’s right side!” 57 At this, they shrieked and covered their ears. Together, they charged at him, 58 threw him out of the city, and began to stone him. The witnesses placed their coats in the care of a young man named Saul. 59 As they battered him with stones, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, accept my life!” 60 Falling to his knees, he shouted, “Lord, don’t hold this sin against them!” Then he died.8 1 Saul was in full agreement with Stephen’s murder.

Reflect. In this passage we see the council’s response to Stephen’s speech and Stephen’s death. This council had no authority to impose the death penalty; the death was an extrajudicial lynching.

As Stephen’s accusers were full of rage, but Stephen couldn’t see them because God blessed him with a vision of the presence of God. Stephen witnesses the presence of God then he shares this witness with others by offering forgiveness for their actions.
In the last verse of this passage we learn that Saul (who will later be Paul and spread the love of Jesus around the world) was a witness and supporter to Stephen’s death. The way that Stephen was a witness, in his death, makes an impact on Saul. It will take a direct encounter with Jesus for Saul to become a Jesus follower, but Stephen plants a seed of faith in the heart of Saul. An ancient church theologian, Augustine, wrote, “The Church owes Paul to the prayer of Stephen.”
Reflect on the witness that Stephen lives. Stephen would not live to see how his witness would impact the lives of others. Sometimes the followers of Jesus are asked to share faith in ways that they will never see the result. How can you be a witness like Stephen? How can you make one step, today, to share faith.

Pray. Lord, help me to be faithful like Stephen. Help me to share the faith and be a witness as Stephen was a witness, even when I might never see the result. Amen.

COMMUNITY PRAYER LIST

Doug. Bobby. Collier. Glenn. Adam. Mary. Clyde. Linda. Betty Carolyn. Jeff. Albert. Richard. Lois. Ross. Tiny. Donald. Bill. Barbara. Andreas. Helen. Bonnie Brenner. Baker Family. Robert McKenzie Family. Terry Kibler. Carolyn Harlow. Jeremy. Jeff Green. Lyric. Earl Graves. Gail & Mickey Huff.