The Honest Mission Trip Leader: John Crist
As a youth pastor and leader of a few missions, I can attest that John B Crist is on the money here.
Acts Devotional Commentary [Acts 2:14-21] Peter’s Sermon at Pentecost
Peter’s Sermon at Pentecost Acts 2:14-21 14 But Peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed them: “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and give ear to my words. 15 For these people are not drunk, as you suppose, since it is only the third hour of … Read more
Acts Devotional Commentary [Acts 2:1-13] The Coming of the Holy Spirit
The Coming of the Holy Spirit Acts 2:1-13 When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3 And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested[on each one of them. 4 And they were … Read more
Acts Devotional Commentary [Acts 1:12-26] Matthias Chosen to Replace Judas
Matthias Chosen to Replace Judas Acts 1:12-26 12 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey away. 13 And when they had entered, they went up to the upper room, where they were staying, Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of … Read more
THE EPIC OF GILGAMESH [Text, Translation, & Tablets]
Epic Tablets The Epic of Gilgamesh is one of the oldest stories, not just in the setting of the narrative but also in the fact that there are tablets of this story that reach back to the times of Abraham. In comparison, the oldest pieces of the Old Testament that have been discovered are the … Read more
Acts Devotional Commentary [Acts 1:6-11] The Ascension
The Ascension Acts 1:6-11 6 So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my … Read more