Points To Ponder
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Point To Ponder 11/01/2006
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The reason many people don’t live within their income is because they don’t consider that living.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 12:13-17)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 12) - Peter knocked at the outer entrance, and a servant girl named Rhoda came to answer the door. When she recognized Peter's voice, she was so overjoyed she ran back without opening it and exclaimed, "Peter is at the door!" "You're out of your mind," they told her. When she kept insisting that it was so, they said, "It must be his _________." But Peter kept on knocking, and when they opened the door and saw him, they were astonished. Peter motioned with his hand for them to be quiet and described how the Lord had brought him out of prison. "Tell James and the brothers about this," he said, and then he left for another place.
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Monday, October 30, 2006
Point To Ponder 10/31/2006
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Other books are given for information; the Bible is given for transformation.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 12:10-17)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 12) - What strange thing did Rhoda do when Peter knocked at the gate?
When they [Peter and the angel] were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leads into the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him. And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews. And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying. And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a servant-girl named Rhoda came to answer……………………
1. She fainted
2. She forgot to open the gate
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Point To Ponder 10/30/2006
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Footprints in the sands of time can never be made by sitting down.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 12:7-12)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 12) -What happened when the angel and Peter came to the iron gate that leads into the city?
And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands. And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he said to him, put your garment on, and follow me. And he went out and continued to follow, and he did not know that what was being done by the angel was real, but thought he was seeing a vision. When they were past the first and the second ward, they came to the iron gate that leads into the city……………….
1. They ran into a squad of Roman soldiers.
2. The gate opened for them.
3. Peter woke from his dream and found himself still in prison.
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Saturday, October 28, 2006
Point To Ponder 10/29/2006
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If we want to increase in Christ, there must be a decrease of self.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 12:3-11)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 12) - And because he [Herod] saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.) And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four squads of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people. Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison.
Who came to Peter while he was in prison and struck him on the side and told him to quickly get up? (Pick one)
1) Barnabas
2) The angel of the Lord
3) John Mark
4) Michael the Archangel
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Friday, October 27, 2006
Point To Ponder 10/28/2006
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Prayer does not need proof, it needs practice.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 12:1-3) (NIV)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 12) - Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church. And he killed __________ the brother of __________ with the sword. And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take _______ also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.)
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Thursday, October 26, 2006
Point To Ponder 10/27/2006
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A man is tomorrow what he thinks today.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 11:26) (NIV)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 11) - During this time some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. One of them, named ________, stood up and through the Spirit predicted that a severe famine would spread over the entire Roman world. (This happened during the reign of Claudius.) The disciples, each according to his ability, decided to provide help for the brothers living in Judea. This they did, sending their gift to the elders by ________ and _________.
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Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Point To Ponder 10/26/2006
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Some people drink at the fountain of knowledge; others just gargle.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 11:26) (NIV)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 11) - And when Barnabus found him, he brought him to Antioch. So for a whole year Barnabas and Saul met with the church and taught great numbers of people. The disciples were called ___________ first at Antioch.
1. Followers of the “Way”
2. Christians
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Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Photo for 10/25/2006
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Where God guides he provides!
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 11:23-25) (NIV)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 11) -When he (Barnabas) arrived and saw the evidence of the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts. He was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord. Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for _____________.
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Monday, October 23, 2006
Point To Ponder 10/24/2006
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Confidence is the feeling you have before you really understand the problem.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 11:19-22) (NIV)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 11) - Now those who had been scattered by the persecution in connection with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, telling the message only to Jews. Some of them, however, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began to speak to Greeks also, telling them the good news about the Lord Jesus. The Lord's hand was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord. News of this reached the ears of the church at Jerusalem, and they sent ____________ to Antioch.
1. John
2. Paul
3. Mark
4. Silas
5. Barnabas
6. Peter
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Sunday, October 22, 2006
Point To Ponder 10/23/2006
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God is often more concerned about your response to a problem than the problem itself.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 11:1-2)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 11) - The apostles and the brothers throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the _______________ believers criticized him….
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Point To Ponder 10/22/2006
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Experience is yesterday’s answer to today’s problem.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 10:44-66)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 10) - What “fell” on Cornelius and his friends and family after the arrival of Peter?
While Peter yet spoke these words, the _________ _________ fell on all them which heard the word. And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the _________ ___________. For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God.
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Point To Ponder 10/21/2006
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The Bible is the only book whose Author is always present when it is read.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 10:1-16)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 10) - What did Peter see in the great sheet that was let down from heaven?
On the next day as the men sent by Cornelius went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour: And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance, And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending unto him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth: Wherein were all manner of ___________ _________ of the earth, _____________ _________, and _________ things, and __________ of the air. And there came a voice to him, “Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.” But Peter said, ‘Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.” And the voice spoke unto him again the second time, “What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.” This was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into heaven.
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Thursday, October 19, 2006
Point To Ponder 10/20/2006
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A child of God is one who will still enjoy the scenery even when he has to take a detour.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 10:1-16)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 10) -The centurion who feared God and was told to send for Peter was named “ _________________”.
There was a certain man in Caesarea called __________, a centurion of the band called the Italian band, a devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God always. He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day of an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, “___________”. And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, “Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God. And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter: He lodges with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou should do.” And when the angel which spoke unto ______________ was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually; And when he had declared all these things unto them, he sent them to Joppa.
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Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Point To Ponder 10/19/2006
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You cannot get rid of you own faults by calling attention to the faults of others.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 9:33-43)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 9) - What was the name of the woman who was a disciple at Joppa that Peter raised from the dead by the power of Jesus? Her name when translated was “Dorcas”.
Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named __________, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and always helping the poor. And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber. And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them. Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and showing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them. But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning to the body said, “___________, arise.” And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up. And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive. And it was known throughout all Joppa; and many believed in the Lord.
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Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Point To Ponder 10/18/2006
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The world’s largest mission field begins in your neighborhood.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 9:33-34)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 9) - What was the name of the paralytic who had been bedridden for eight years that was healed? _____________.
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Point To Ponder 10/18/2006
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The world’s largest mission field begins in your neighborhood.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 9:33-34)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 9) - What was the name of the paralytic who had been bedridden for eight years that was healed? _____________.
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Point To Ponder 10/17/2006
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You cannot whitewash yourself by blackening others.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 9:31-43)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 9) - Then the churches had rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, were multiplied. And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda.
What miracle was done through Peter in the name of Jesus Christ in Lydda?
1. A man was cured of leprosy.
2. A man who had been blind since birth was given his sight.
3. A man was healed who had been paralyzed for eight years.
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Monday, October 16, 2006
Point To Ponder 10/16/2006
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Patience carries a lot of WAIT!
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 9:26-31)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 9) - And he (Saul) was with them coming in and going out at Jerusalem. And he spoke boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him. Which when the brethren knew, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to ___________. Then the churches had rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.
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Saturday, October 14, 2006
Point To Ponder 10/15/2006
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The person who harbors a grudge will miss the haven of happiness.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 9:26ff)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 9) - Who was the man that interceded on behalf of Saul when Saul tried to join himself to the disciples?
And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he tried to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and did not believe that he was a disciple. But ___________ took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.
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Friday, October 13, 2006
Point To Ponder 10/14/2006
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Salvation is a free gift…but you have to ask for it.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 9:19-25)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 9) - And when he [Saul] had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus. And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God. But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests? But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ. And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him: But their laying in wait was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him.
How did Saul escape from those who were seeking to kill him?
1. He disguised himself as a leper and snuck out of town.
2. At night the disciples let him down over the city wall in a basket.
3. They hid him in an ox cart of straw and took him out of the city.
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Thursday, October 12, 2006
Point To Ponder 10/13/2006
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He who will not control his thoughts will soon lose control of his actions.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 9:17-18)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 9) - What was the FIRST thing Saul did after he received back his eyesight?
And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road by which you were coming, has sent me so that you may regain your sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit." And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was ____________.
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Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Point To Ponder 10/12/2006
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The name “Jesus” may be a cussword to some, but for the Christian it is the password to heaven…
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 9:13-14)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 9) Why was Ananias reluctant to do what the Lord asked?
1. Too far to travel.
2. He had heard about Saul’s reputation.
3. He had a sick wife at home he was caring for.
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Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Point To Ponder 10/11/2006
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The poorest man is he whose only wealth is money - Dr. Leroy Gager
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 9:10-20)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 9) And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named __________; and to him said the Lord in a vision, “__________”. And he said, “Behold, I am here, Lord”. And the Lord said unto him, “Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he is praying, And hath seen in a vision a man named ___________ coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight.”
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Monday, October 09, 2006
Point To Ponder 10/10/2006
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When you pray, it is better to have a heart without words, than words without a heart……see Romans 8:26
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 9:9)
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What did Saul eat and drink during the time he was blind?
• Bread and water
• Nothing
• Bread and wine
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Point To Ponder 10/09/2006
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The lazier we are today the harder we will have to work tomorrow.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 9:1-18)
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What was Saul’s physical condition after the “Damascus road experience”?
1. He was lame in the right leg
2. He was blind for 3 days
3. He was unable to hear for 4 days
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Saturday, October 07, 2006
Point To Ponder 10/08/2006
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To some people prayer is a spare tire that is to be used only in an emergency.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 9:1-7)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 8-9) When they stoned Stephen the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose name was Saul. 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 apostles. And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem. What happen to Saul on his way to Damascus?
(Delete two wrong answers and put the remainder in the proper sequence)
1) An angel knocked him to the ground and when he got up he was blind for seven days.
2) Saul asked the Lord what he wanted him to do.
3) The men that were with Saul heard a voice from heaven but heard no sound.
4) There shined about Saul and his companions a bright light from heaven.
5) The men who were with Saul died before the angel.
6) Saul fell to the earth and heard a voice saying, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me”?
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Point To Ponder 10/07/2006
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Prayer changes everything….including us.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 8:39-40)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 8) And when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord snatched Philip away; and the eunuch saw him no more, but went on his way rejoicing. But Philip found himself at __________; and as he passed through he kept preaching the gospel to all the cities, until he came to ______________.
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Friday, October 06, 2006
Point To Ponder 10/06/2006
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“At death you won’t leave home--you’ll go home.” - Rick Warren
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 8:34-38ff)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 8) And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, “I pray thee, of whom does the prophet speak? Of himself, or of some other man?” Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus. And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what hinders me to be baptized? And he gave orders to ______ the chariot. Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water and Philip ____________ him.
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Thursday, October 05, 2006
Point To Ponder 10/05/2006
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If you plant weeds, don’t expect to grow flowers.
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 8:26ff)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 8) And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship, Was returning, and sitting in his chariot reading __________ the prophet. Then the Spirit said unto Philip, “Go near, and join thyself to this chariot”. And Philip ran up to him, and heard him reading the prophet _________, and said, “Do you understand what you are reading?” And he said, “How can I, except some man should guide me?” And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him. The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth: In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? For his life is taken from the earth.
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Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Point To Ponder 10/04/2006
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Prosperity may be a greater test of character than poverty
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 8:25-26)
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New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 8) When they had testified and proclaimed the word of the Lord, Peter and John returned to Jerusalem, preaching the gospel in many Samaritan villages. Now an angel of the Lord said to ______, "Go south to the road-- the _______ road-- that goes down from Jerusalem to ________."
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Monday, October 02, 2006
Photo for 10/03/2006
Here is a view of the logging truck. In the background is my dad brining in a log behind “Baldy” one of our two skid horses.
FYI - The Sep/Oct 2006 Narrow Gauge and Short Line Gazette (a model railroading magazine…available in most hobby shops) has an article I wrote in it. The article is about this history of the Morse Timber Company Sawmill (aka "The Timber Place") and how I built an ‘HO’ scale model of it. The Morse Timber Company was….a real (small) company that my grandparents and parents owned and operated from 1945 - 1958. The sawmill was located close to Squaw Pass, Colorado on Snyder Mountain @ 9,000 feet in elevation. The article is 6 pages long with 11 photographs. Here is the web site for the magazine and following is one of my photographs of the model: http://www.ngslgazette.com/issue.htm
Point To Ponder 10/03/2006
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“All that is not eternal is eternally useless.” - C.S. Lewis
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 8:9-24)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 8) But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one: To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is the great power of God. And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries. But when they believed Philip’s preaching about the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done.
After Simon saw and believed what was the sin he committed?
1). He offered the gift of salvation to those who would pay him money.
2). He arose and spoke to a eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship,
3). He offered the apostles money for the gift of being able to lay hands on people and have them receive the Holy Spirit.
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Sunday, October 01, 2006
Point To Ponder 10/02/2006
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Nature is an outstretched finger pointing to God . .
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BIBLE QUIZ: (see Acts 8:4-8)
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(New Testament/Book of Acts, Chapter 8) After the death of Stephen, ______ went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which _______ spoke, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. For unclean spirits, crying with loud voices, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed. And there was great joy in that city.
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