Author: Pastor Kevin McGuire
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ACTS 8
In Acts 8 today we continue with the murder of Steven. And verse 1 reads. Acts 8:1] And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the… Read more
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ACTS 9
In Acts 9 today Saul comes to know Jesus. And verse 1 reads. Acts 9:1] And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,[2] And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were… Read more
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ACTS 10
Acts 10 and verse 1 reads. Acts 10:1] There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band, Cornelius was a Roman centurion, over thousands of the Roman army. Also, a Gentile, now in these days it was against Hebrew law to talk or associate with gentiles… Read more
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ACTS 11
Acts 11 continues from Ch.10, and verse 1 reads. Acts 11:1] And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. Not that all meats were to be received, but that the Gentiles were no longer to be considered unclean, “If” they received Jesus Christ.… Read more
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ACTS 12
Today in Acts 12 we should learn a lot about the importance of using the scriptures as they were written. Including using the Strong’s’ Concordance. It will help us very much in interpreting what God says instead of what man says. Jeremiah 17:5. Chapter 12 and verse 1 reads. Acts 12:1] Now about that time… Read more
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ACTS 13
In Acts 13 we find Saul and Barnabas sent on their ministries, they also take some of the disciples with them. Luke being one of them. Verse 1 and it reads. Acts 13:1] Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger,… Read more
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ACTS 14
The studies are going fast, Acts 14 and verse 1 reads. Acts 14:1] And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of the Jews and also of the Greeks believed. Christianity is booming. Acts 14:2] But the… Read more
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ACTS 15
In Acts 15 today we will learn a couple of things that are important for all that are Christians. Not just for Israel, but also for those gentiles that have come to Christ. Before we get started, I want to share with you the beauty of Christianity. Circumcision is now of the heart, and it… Read more
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ACTS 16
Acts 16 will be fun today, so let’s get started and verse 1 reads. Acts 16:1] Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek: This “he” is Paul. This… Read more
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ACTS 17
Acts 17 keeps on rolling along and verse 1 reads. Acts 17:1] Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews: Always teaching boldly in the churches. Acts 17:2] And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned… Read more
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ACTS 18
Acts 18 and verse 1 reads. Acts 18:1] After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth; Still in Greece, Corinth is about 40 miles away. A much smaller area. Acts 18:2] And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that Claudius… Read more
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ACTS 19
Acts 19 will cover some important information on Baptism and again how the Kenites have infiltrated the church. Verse 1 reads. Acts 19:1] And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples, These are the disciples of John the… Read more
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ACTS 20
Acts 20 and verse 1 reads. Acts 20:1] And after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto him the disciples, and embraced them, and departed for to go into Macedonia. Paul called the twelve disciples of John the Baptist, gave them instructions and left. Acts 20:2] And when he had gone over those parts, and… Read more
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ACTS 21
In Acts 21 today Paul finds his way back to Jerusalem. Stopping at the homes of his fellow servants of God for one last visit with each. Acts 21 and verse 1 reads. Acts 21:1] And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a straight… Read more
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ACTS 22
We pick up where we left off in Acts 21. Paul is at the top of the stairs, being taken into the palace of the centurion that saved him from the crowd that had beaten him. Acts 22 and verse 1 reads. Acts 22:1] Men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defence which I make… Read more
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ACTS 23
Continuing from Acts 22 today let’s not forget what just happened. The Jews beat Paul, a Roman citizen, breaking the law. And the chief captain of the Romans also broke the law and is now fearful of this information getting back to Ceasar. Afterwards Paul is allowed the audience at the bottom of the stairs.… Read more
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ACTS 24
In today’s study keep in mind Paul is a Roman citizen, and was also under the vow of a Nazarene. Acts 24 and verse 1 reads. Acts 24:1] And after five days Ananias the high priest descended with the elders, and with a certain orator named Tertullus, who informed the governor against Paul. Brought his… Read more
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ACTS 25
We learned at the end of Acts 24 Felix put Paul back in bonds to appease the Jews and because he wouldn’t pay a bribe. This gives us a date, 60 A.D. And Festus takes over governorship. Acts 25 and verse 1 reads. Acts 25:1] Now when Festus was come into the province, after three… Read more
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ACTS 26
Continuing from Acts 25, king Agrippa has come with his wife Bernice to meet governor Festus. King Agrippa is not only learned in the law of Moses and the ways of the Jews, but also in Christianity. Paul will exploit this, Acts 26 and verse 1 reads. Acts26:1] Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art… Read more
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ACTS 27
In Acts 26 king Agrippa was almost persuaded to be a Christian. More importantly he did not come up with a good excuse for Festus to tell Ceasar why Paul was still in bonds. Now Paul is on his way to Rome, Acts 27 and verse 1 reads. Acts 27:1] And when it was determined… Read more
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ACTS 28
The book of Acts has gone very quickly, here we go Acts 28 and verse 1 reads. Acts 28:1] And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita. This is proven to be Malta of today. Acts 28:2] And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled… Read more
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LUKE 1
New book today, we start with Luke 1:1 and it reads. Luke 1:1-41 Luke1:1] Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us,[2] Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the… Read more
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LUKE 1 & 2
Where we left off last lesson was very important to understand. Life begins at conception. The soul is placed by our father in the flesh. This is why in Ecclesiastics 12:6-7 reads. Ecc.12:6] Or ever the silver cord be loosed, or the golden bowl be broken, or the pitcher be broken at the fountain, or… Read more
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LUKE 2
Let’s keep rolling and get started with Luke 2 and verse 1 reads. Luke 2 Luke2:1] And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.[2] (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)[3] And all went… Read more
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LUKE 3
Very important study today so lets get started and chapter3 and verse 1 reads. Luke 3 Luke3:1] Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar,Pontius Pilate being governor of Judaea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of Ituraea and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the… Read more
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LUKE 4
I will be taking a week off after this today because I’m sick. Sorry and we will start up again when I’m feeling better, thank you for your prayers. Luke 4 Luke4:1] And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness,[2] Being forty days… Read more
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LUKE 5
Luke 5 Luke5:1] And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret,[2] And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets.[3] And he entered into one of… Read more
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LUKE 6
Luke 6 Luke6:1] And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, that he went through the corn fields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands. Meaning this was the week of a Passover, and this day was the 7th. day of that… Read more
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LUKE 7
Great chapter today, let’s get rolling and chapter 7 verse 1 reads. Luke 7:1] Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum. Capernaum means in the Greek “city of compassion”. Luke 7:2] And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and… Read more
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LUKE 8
Luke chapter 8 and verse 1 reads. Luke 8:1] And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him, Preaching and showing the glory of God, as usual he was healing and casting out… Read more
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LUKE 9
Luke 9 and verse 1 reads. Luke 9:1] Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. Jesus has given power to all disciples to do these things, are you a disciple of the Lord? Just remember always in Jesus’s name, it is he… Read more
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LUKE 10
Let’s get right into it, Luke 10 and verse 1 reads. Luke 10:1] After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come. He sent them 2×2 for a double witness, into the cities that he would… Read more
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LUKE 11
Luke 11 and verse 1 reads. Luke 11:1] And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.[2] And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which… Read more
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LUKE 12
Luke 12 and verse 1 reads. Luke 12:1] In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. These are the twelve baskets… Read more
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LUKE 13
Alright Luke 13 and verse 1 reads. Luke 13:1] There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.[2] And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things?[3] I tell you,… Read more
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LUKE 14
Luke 14, an interesting chapter today that puts the Pharisees on the spot. So, let’s get started, and verse 1 reads. Luke 14:1] And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath day, that they watched him.[2] And, behold, there was… Read more
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LUKE 15
Luke 15 is an awesome chapter to learn the compassion of Jesus for his children. And also, who is an Elect and who is of his flock. So, let’s get right into it and verse 1 reads. Luke 15:1] Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.[2] And the… Read more
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LUKE 16
Luke 16, a chapter that covers love of money to the answer of “Where are the Dead”. So, let’s get started, and verse 1 reads. Luke 16:1] And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted… Read more
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LUKE 17
Luke 17 and verse 1 reads. Luke 17:1] Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come! Anyone that goes against Gods elect in these times or one of his apostles in those days will receive his reward. Let this comfort you.… Read more
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LUKE 18
Luke 18 and verse 1 reads. Luke 18:1] And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; This is an awesome gift from God. That when Jesus was crucified, the first thing that he did was to rent in two the vail of the… Read more