tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8355052.post7396912324941503659..comments2024-03-28T09:52:15.415-04:00Comments on Common Denominator: Demons and a Riot (Acts 19b)Ken Schenckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09745548537303356655noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8355052.post-55009555562496903802013-10-06T10:23:23.965-04:002013-10-06T10:23:23.965-04:00Thanks!!
1. In the picture of the remains of the t...Thanks!!<br />1. In the picture of the remains of the temple of Artemis, any idea what the buildings are that show in the background? Just curious.<br />2. I've never understood that part about the Jews casting out demons in Jesus name. Thanks for the possible explanation!<br />3. I think the city clerk gets an 'A' in diplomacy (if he had handled it like Stephen he would have been stoned? I'm learning. :-))<br />4. In regards to the handkerchief incident I don't know anything about the superstitions of the time. But it puts me in mind of Acts 5:15, when "people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on beds and mats so that at least Peter's shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by." I can't help but think of the fruit of the Spirit beaming out of those early believers. They had zero doubt about the reality of God, or their salvation and impending resurrection and glorification for eternity with Jesus. Zero doubt. A level of faith that most believers today seem unable to even imagine. I remember about Moses' face glowing as he exited the presence of God. Although obviously still mortal humans, I think those early believers beamed out the presence of God in their works and words, and people can tell. Their love from God through them to people (and strangers at that) was palpable, even in their passing shadows...<br />5. Good word, about being really really right with God before messing with demons. Moral of the story; if one says, "Who are you?" expect pain. Fear is their friend, love is their enemy.<br />6. Is it maturity, or sense of complete freedom?<br />Susan Susan Moorehttp://thecommonlanguage.com/wordpress2noreply@blogger.com