TO KEEP THE COMING FEAST

The intent of a faithful Minister traveling for a biblical festival or program demonstrates the relevance of it towards the fulfillment of the Great Commission (Matt. 10:6, Acts 20:16). Attending such occasions, in God's will,  is an avenue to spread the Good News of Salvation to many ignorant of it (Acts 17:23).
Therefore, observing religious feasts by some Christians today can be seen as the spiritual application of biblical holidays in modern times, with Christ in mind as the One who fulfills every prophecy leading to the establishment of such practices.

PRAYER: In Jesus' Name, thank You, LORD, Heavenly Father, for Your Divine guidance and understanding which helps in relating with those near and far who are ignorant of the Truth. Please continue to lead and speak through me to them, so they may also have the right understanding of Your Redeeming Word and become saved by your gift, through faith,
Amen.

From Acts 18:21

HAVING HAIR CUT OFF

Intense mourning, deep repentance, shame, or the breaking of a holy vow is frequently symbolized by having one's hair cut off (Jug. 16:17-19). The call to do this is either a sign of judgment or rejection, bringing a man to his knees before God (Jer. 7:29, Micah 1:16).
However, these actions generally indicate a transition, a reset, or a public display of an inward spiritual state, often relating to holiness or humiliation (1 Cor. 11:5-6).

PRAYER: Dear YHWH, Abba Father, and Gracious God, thank You for separating me from every vow leading to condemnation and establishing me in an eternal Covenant of Grace and Love. Blessed be Your Holy Name, for I'm favored to be united forever with You in Christ Jesus,
Amen.

From Acts 18:18

NOT JUDGE OF SUCH MATTERS

The refusal of a civil Judge to adjudicate religious and theological disputes brought against any ministering vessels of the Holy Spirit, viewing them as matters of words and names, not criminal nor even moral offenses, is wise and a Divine intervention. Deeming disputes about religious traditions or doctrines as outside the jurisdiction of secular authority and civil laws, as a non-religious Judge, refusing to intervene in religious or internal community conflicts, helps one to focus on serious matters of national security and growth (Mark 12:17).
Moreover, the actualization of religious freedom, the separation of church and state, is mostly achievable this way, for spiritual matters cannot be accurately judged with a carnal mindset (1 Cor. 6:2-4).

PRAYER: In Jesus' Name, thank You, Heavenly Father and Gracious God, for always coming to my aid and vindicating me from every accusation of the wicked. Please continue to fight for me, even as You keep me consecrated and free to continue Your glorious work,
Amen.

From Acts 18:14-15

ACCUSING AS CONVICTED

As we diligently proclaim the Good News of Salvation to fulfill the Great Commission, we are constantly accused by those of different faiths, alleging that our teaching violates their religious rights, traditions, and customs, under the law (Acts 16:20-21). They charge Ministers, specifically targeting our preaching of grace, which contrasts with the legalism of their beliefs.
However, the conflict between strict adherence to their religious doctrines and the freedom found in the gospel of Christ, makes them feel insecure, as vessels of darkness who, while neglecting God's Law, give false teachings to restrict the sons of men within their web (Matt. 15:14, 23:3-4, Luke 11:52).

PRAYER: Dear YHWH, the Shield of the Faithful and Advocate of the Righteous, thank You for always being there, fighting my battles and conquering every war set against me. Please continue to see me through, as I stay determined to reach out to many who are ignorant of the Truth, so they may receive Your Word; in Jesus' Name,

From Acts 18:12-13

SPEAKING WITHOUT FEAR

Those who have received it are powerfully encouraged by the Word of God - urging us to overcome fear and speak up with courage while proclaiming the Good News of Salvation (Is. 41:10). Speaking up is necessary to overcome challenges, make a positive impact, and stand up against injustice.
Furthermore, continuous meditation on God's Word, guided by the Holy Spirit, inspires confidence, encourages bold communication, and reinforces that one is not alone when strengthened to stand up for what is right or fulfilling the Great Commission (Dan. 10:19, John 6:20).

PRAYER: Dear LORD, Everlasting Father, and Glorious King, thank You for giving me the courage, help, and strength to speak the Truth and proclaim Your Word, for the Salvation of souls. Please continue to strengthen me in the Spirit as I remain determined to fulfill the Great Commission and stand for the Truth, upheld as a vessel of Your Word; in Jesus' Name,
Amen

From Acts 18:9-10

HEARING, BELIEVED, AND BAPTIZED

Many ignorant of the Truth, upon hearing the Gospel of Salvation preached by ministering vessels of the Holy Spirit, are revived as they receive it by faith and are subsequently baptized (Acts 8:12-13). Hearing, believing, and being baptized represents a fundamental response to the Gospel message, signifying one's faith, submission, and identification with the Body of Christ (Acts 19:4-5, Rom. 10:17).
However, this sequence describes the conversion process of an unbeliever becoming a Christian, highlighting that faith is foundational and baptism is the immediate, obedient response to it (Mark 16:16, Acts 8:37-38).

PRAYER: Dear LORD, Heavenly Father, and Gracious God, thank You for the knowledge and increase of Your Word which builds up my faith daily and keeps me in the Spirit, for Your glory. Blessed be Your Holy Name, for by Your Word, I'm redeemed through faith to live forever in Your presence,
Amen.

From Acts 18:7-8

COMPELLED TO TESTIFY OF CHRIST

The urgent, internal drive, often prompted by the Holy Spirit, to share personal experiences of God's work everywhere we go, to fulfill the Great Commission, and glorify the Father, is in every ministering vessel called in Christ Jesus (John 15:26-27), We received this obligation from a profound encounter with Jesus, turning us, Followers of Christ, into Witnesses of His Salvation, Love, and Truth (John 1:34, Luke 24:47-48).
Furthermore, as Christians we are compelled to share our faith regardless of circumstances, sometimes even in the face of persecution, to break the yoke of ignorance and acceptance of deceptive teachings (Acts 10:42 & 23:11, 2 Tim. 1:8). When the Gospel which we proclaim is rejected in a place, we should move ahead, for there are many lost in the World who are lacking the knowledge of God's Redeeming Word (Matt. 10:14 & 23).

PRAYER: In Jesus' Name, thank You, Everlasting God and Abba Father, for giving the Holy Spirit who compels me to preach the Good News of Salvation to all. Please keep me motivated, even in challenging situations, to reach out to anyone ignorant of the Truth, so they may be delivered as they receive Your Word, Jesus Christ, as their Lord and Savior,
Amen.

From Acts 18:5-6

REASONING IN THE SYNAGOGUE

Involving in dialogical engagements and peaceful debates to demonstrate that Jesus fulfilled every Messianic prophecy in the Holy Bible is a practice that aids the fulfillment of the Great Commission (Acts 17:2 & 17). This way, we persuade both those of different faiths and those gathered to seek God, who are humbled and willing to listen to the Truth (Acts 19:8).
Moreover, as we reason with people of any different faith, culture, and tradition with a peaceful approach - explaining and interacting with love while preaching the Gospel, mindsets are transformed, even as many become willing and obedient to receive the Bread of Life (Is. 1:18-19).

PRAYER: In Jesus' Name, thank You, LORD, Ever-Gracious Father, for making me able to reason about the Gospel of Salvation with all those I come across, as a vessel in Your hands. Please continue to lead me to all who need Your Redeeming Grace so they may become restored to Your fold as repentant souls who forever overcome ignorance and deception, by your Word,
Amen.

From Acts 18:4

SOME JOIN AND BELIEVE!

As we remain steadfast, preaching the Gospel to fulfill the Great Commission, while many ignore or mock the message of Salvation we share before departing, some will believe and join the Body of Christ, repenting from sinful lives for their Salvation (Acts 17:32). Despite prevailing skepticism, the Church will continue to grow, subduing the efforts of the forces of darkness towards it; for it's God's Kingdom, established in Christ Jesus on Earth (Is. 9:7).
Furthermore, many souls are revived and minds transformed as the Holy Spirit declares the Truth through us, channels of God's Word and branches in the True Vine; as we stay faithful to our Christ Calling, we will continue to bear more fruit  (John 15:5).

PRAYER: Dear YHWH, the Faithful God, whose Word redeems souls and restores all who believe in Him; I bless Your Name, for You let me know the Truth and by faith I am redeemed to live in Your presence for eternity, in Jesus' Name,
Amen.

From Acts 17:33-34

HEARD OF THE RESURRECTION

The core belief about Christ is that God Saves, resurrecting him from the dead three days after His crucifixion, defeating death; this makes Him the first fruit of all the saints who will rise on the last day (1 Cor. 15:20-23)! The foundation of the Christian faith is built on this, validating Yeshua as the Messiah (Acts 3:18).
Historically, this claim has elicited mixed reactions, ranging from belief to mockery and skepticism (2 Tim. 2:18). Yet, resurrection is sure for all people, created in the image of Elohim, for the Faithful will be raised to everlasting life, even as the unrepentant face condemnation (Ps. 16:1-2, John 3:18 & 5:28-29).

PRAYER: In Jesus' Name, Blessed LORD and Glorious Redeemer of our souls, thank You for Your presence and revelation in my life, which keeps me alive with the hope of resurrection to dwell forever with the saints. Glory, Honor, and Adoration to Your Holy Name; for I am safe in Your arms - delivered from sin and death,
Amen.

From Acts 17:32

GOD COMMANDS EVERYONE TO REPENT

Our Heavenly Father and Creator who gave life and breath to all living, commands all people to repent, turning from sin, towards Him, because He appointed a day to judge the World righteously through Jesus Christ, validated by His resurrection (Matt. 3:2). This call urges a change of heart and mindset, demanding submission to His will before the coming judgment (Acts 3:19-29).
However, in times of ignorance, God overlooked many things, but now that the Truth is revealed to all, for obedience, with the universal command to repent, no one is exempt, regardless of one's status in life, for God does not delight in the death of a sinner (Ezek. 18:23, 32 & 33:11).

PRAYER: In Jesus' Name, thank You, Giver of Life and Restorer of my soul, for allowing me to change and become free from condemnation, to dwell in Your righteousness. Blessed be Your Holy Name, for by faith in Your Word and submission to Your Divine will, I receive the grace to remain in the comfort of Your Love,
Amen.

From Acts 17:30-31

DIVINE NATURE ISN'T SHAPED BY MAN'S DEVISING

God is self-existent and transcendent, not a creation of human imagination or art, for He is supreme and Omnipotent. His Divine nature cannot be contained, shaped nor likened to anything in Heaven, on Earth, or in the waters, for He is beyond human understanding and devising (Is. 40:18).
Moreover, the LORD is understood as the source of reality, rather than a product of human culture, imagination, or skill, for He is visible through His Creation and Divine revelations (Rom. 1:20).

PRAYER: Dear Elohim, the Creator of Heaven and Earth, and all living in them; blessed be Your Holy Name, for there is none like You. Please help me to know You more as I continue to meditate on Your Word and live by it through the guidance of the Holy Spirit who manifests Your works and Power as a revelation of Your presence in my life; in Jesus' Name,
Amen.

From Acts 17:29

IN GOD WE LIVE AND MOVE

God is the source of all life, motion, and existence, for without Him there is nothing created that will exist, both in Heaven and on Earth (Col. 1:17). YHWH sustains every breath, action, and aspect of life, making Him the Ultimate Sustainer of Life and Sovereign God (Ps. 54:4).
Therefore, all who need to know the Father and actively dwell in His presence should, willing to change, seek Him through His Word, Jesus Christ - as you receive Him by faith, you will understand that, "He is not far from each one of us," who believes in Him (Deut. 4:7, Ps. 139:7-10, Rom. 1:20).

PRAYER: Dear LORD, the Omnipresent and Sovereign God, who lives, sustaining all, thank You for keeping me alive and active for Your glory. Blessed be Your Holy Name, for in You I humbly live,
Amen.

From Acts 17:27-28

MADE FROM ONE BLOOD

Elohim created all nations of men from a single origin, blood, or common ancestor, known as Adam and Eve, to inhabit the Earth and subdue it, as the most dominant among His creations (Gen. 1:27-28 & 2:15). This promotes man's unity, dependence on each other, and equality, even as we evolve into different races, tribes, tongues and nationalities on the surface of the Earth (Job 12:23, 2 Cor. 8:13-14).
Moreover, the LORD determines our appointed times and boundaries in which to live and prosper, overcoming every challenge that comes our way as His Chosen among His creation, made in His image and born again to worship Him in the Spirit and Truth (Deut. 32:8-9).

PRAYER: In Jesus' Name, thank You, Eternal Father and Creator of all things, for You made every nation of men from one blood to dwell on all the face of the Earth and glorify Your Holy Name. Please keep me empowered to live, worship, and glorify You for all the days of my life as Your Beloved Child, offering a sacrifice of praise to You, forever,
Amen.

From Acts 17:26

ELOHIM NEEDS NOTHING HUMAN HANDS MAKE

God is an omnipresent being who cannot live in physical structures; for Heaven is His dwelling place and the Earth remains His footstool (Isa. 66:1, Acts 7:48-50). Instead, He provides life and breath to people - true worship is never restricted to buildings because it's from the heart and in communion with the Holy Spirit - making Christians His Holy Temples, consecrated for His good works (Job 12:9-10, Is. 42:5, 1 Cor. 3:16).
Moreover, "God is Spirit and those who worship Him must worship in Spirit and Truth;" for, "where the Spirit of the LORD is, there is freedom" (John 4:24, 2 Cor. 3:17). So, submit yourself to YHWH as a living sacrifice, and He will Tabernacle with you and I, where His Spirit of Holiness lives, as we glorify Him on Earth (Matt. 18:19, 1 Cor. 6:19-20).

PRAYER: Blessed Lord of Heaven and Earth, Awesome God, and Almighty Father, thank You for letting me know that nothing created by man can serve as Your place of presence, except what You created and sanctified for Yourself and Your glory. Please keep me as Your Holy Temple, sanctified to worship and offer sacrifices of praise; in Jesus' Name,
Amen.

From Acts 17:24-25

AN UNKNOWN GOD

The One True God - the Creator, Source of Life, and Judge, who is not shaped by human hands but seeks to remain known through Loving one another and His resurrected Son as the One whom we as ministering vessels of the Holy Spirit preach, in fulfillment of the Great Commission (John 17:3, Acts 17:25, Rom. 1:9). We make the ignorant realize that YHWH is supreme in Heaven and Earth, who made all people and, ''doesn't live in temples made by human hands," but is near, sustaining life (Acts 17:24).
Furthermore, as Christians chosen to spread the Good News of Salvation, we challenge the sons of men to seek God, letting them know that all their needs will be met, even as Elohim will judge the World through His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, whom God raised from the dead, to sit at His right hand, forever (Is. 55:6-7, Matt. 6:3, Acts 17:27).

PRAYER: In Jesus' Name, thank You, YHWH, the God of all creation living in Heaven and on Earth, for making me a Minister of the Gospel. Blessed be Your Holy Name; please keep me strengthened and motivated to reach out to anyone ignorant of the Truth, yet seeking to know You, so they may be set free,
Amen.

From Acts 17:22-23

STRANGE TO CURIOUS EARS

The Gospel is often considered strange to the ears of the ignorant, because it's the message of Love, repentance, and a crucified Messiah (Acts 17:23). It directly contradicts human wisdom, culture norms, and entrenched beliefs; yet, the humble and fair-minded are always willing to listen and learn something new, to know, and possibly to receive the Truth (Mark 7:7-8, Col. 2:8-9).
However, the Good News of Salvation challenges established traditions, which frequently invokes resistance from the kingdom of darkness, against reviving souls for God's glory (Col. 2:15, Jas. 4:7, 1 John 4:4).

PRAYER: Dear LORD, Omniscient and Gracious Father, thank You for making me a channel of Your Word, which appears strange to the ignorant but pleasing to all who receive it wholeheartedly. Please continue to use me as a ministering vessel of the Holy Spirit, so I may be allowed to answer questions according to Your will; in Jesus' Name,
Amen.

From Acts 17:19-21