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Acts 19

Riot in Ephesus

Paul's extended ministry in Ephesus sees extraordinary miracles and spiritual breakthrough. The burning of occult books and the silversmiths' riot show the gospel's disruptive power.

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Leviticus 9

The Priests Begin Their Ministry

On the eighth day after ordination, Aaron and his sons began their ministry with offerings for themselves and the people. God's glory appeared, and fire from the LORD consumed the sacrifice—a dramat...

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Matthew 4

The Temptation of Jesus and Beginning of Ministry

Jesus is led by the Spirit into the wilderness where He faces Satan's temptations and overcomes each with Scripture. He then begins His public ministry in Galilee, calling His first disciples.

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Luke 4

Temptation and the Beginning of Jesus' Ministry

Jesus faces Satan's temptations in the wilderness for forty days and emerges victorious. He returns to Galilee, teaches in the synagogue at Nazareth—declaring the fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy—...

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Acts 6

The Seven Chosen and Stephen's Ministry

A dispute arises about food distribution to widows, leading to the appointment of seven Spirit-filled men to serve tables. This frees the apostles for prayer and the word. Stephen, full of grace and p...

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Acts 18

Corinth: Ministry in a Difficult City

Paul plants the Corinthian church during an 18-month stay. He works as a tentmaker, receives divine encouragement through a vision, and establishes a thriving church in a notoriously immoral city.

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1 Corinthians 12

Spiritual Gifts and One Body

The Spirit gives diverse gifts to the church for the common good. Though many parts, we are one body in Christ. Every member is needed; none is superior. We should desire the greater gifts.

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2 Corinthians 5

The Ministry of Reconciliation

We long for our heavenly dwelling. Whether in the body or away, we aim to please Christ before His judgment seat. In Christ, we are new creations. God gave us the ministry of reconciliation.

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1 Thessalonians 2

Paul's Ministry Among Them

Paul recalls his ministry in Thessalonica—bold despite opposition, gentle like a nursing mother, encouraging like a father. He thanks God that they received his message as God's word.

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Genesis 24

A Wife for Isaac

Abraham sends his servant to find a wife for Isaac. Through prayer and providence, Rebekah is found, demonstrating God's guidance in daily life.

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Mark 1

The Beginning of the Gospel

Mark opens with John the Baptist preparing the way, Jesus' baptism and temptation, and the launch of His Galilean ministry. Jesus calls His first disciples, teaches with authority, casts out demons, h...

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Acts 11

Peter Reports to Jerusalem

Peter defends his ministry to Gentiles before the Jerusalem church, and the gospel spreads to Antioch where believers are first called Christians. God's boundary-breaking work continues.

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Acts 20

Paul's Farewell to the Ephesian Elders

Paul travels through Macedonia and Greece, raises Eutychus from death, and delivers a moving farewell to the Ephesian elders at Miletus. His words model pastoral care and faithful ministry.

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2 Corinthians 6

Open Hearts

Paul urges them not to receive God's grace in vain. He catalogues his sufferings as evidence of genuine ministry. He pleads for them to open their hearts as he has opened his to them.

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2 Timothy 1

Guarding the Gospel

Paul writes from prison to encourage Timothy, calling him to fan into flame his spiritual gift, not be ashamed of the gospel or of Paul, and guard the good deposit of faith through the Holy Spirit's p...

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