Joseph Malekani

Acts 17 Commentary

Acts 17 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Paul’s sermon at Athens carries a lot of weight for our world – a world that has confined the creator God within the walls of the church building. The LORD God is also in the marketplace, at the club, and also at home. Do our business transactions reflect the presence ofContinueContinue reading “Acts 17 Commentary”

Acts 16 Commentary

Acts 16 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Whatever Paul is doing! He circumcises Timothy because of the Judaizers. He would later criticize Peter for behaving similarly diplomatic with his own Judaizers. Paul is human, after all! It should even be worse because Paul is freshly armed with the decision of the apostles and the elders from HQ onContinueContinue reading “Acts 16 Commentary”

Acts 15 Commentary

Acts 15 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Chapter 15 could be called the “Chapter of Arguments”. The first argument is serious and concerns the Law of Moses for the Gentile believers. The second argument is less serious but good enough for a split.You would think the battle with the Pharisees ended years ago! But we have them inContinueContinue reading “Acts 15 Commentary”

Acts 14 Commentary

Acts 14 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Opposition to the work of the Spirit is like a huge dragon whose peace the gospel disturbs. The messengers of the gospel must flee from the incensed dragon. The human solution is simple: kill the dragon and carry on with the gospel. But this solution has a problem: The gospel isContinueContinue reading “Acts 14 Commentary”

Acts 13 Commentary

Acts 13 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com It’s not the first time we have seen specialization in ministry. We saw it with Tabitha. Her heart was drawn to generosity. Barnabas’ peaceful goodness wasn’t commonplace. Now we have teachers and prophets.The teachers would probably be in the shape and color of the scribes or the known teachers of theContinueContinue reading “Acts 13 Commentary”

Acts 12 Commentary

Acts 12 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com James, one of Jesus’ core team, dies, beheaded by Herod. Peter is next. But the church reacts differently. They gather and have an overnight prayer session for Peter.The connection between prayer and Peter’s release is clear. Of course, we cannot conclude that prayer could have saved James’s life had the churchContinueContinue reading “Acts 12 Commentary”

Acts 11 Commentary

Acts 11 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com You admire how the early church resolved ‘differences’. Peter had gone into ‘enemy’ territory and dined with them. Sections of the Body of Christ felt differently. They had their own reasons. Peter explained his reasons. The church listened and oneness was restored. No one won; no one lost; the Spirit won;ContinueContinue reading “Acts 11 Commentary”

Acts 10 Commentary

Acts 10 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com Chapter 9 commenced with the conversion of Saul, later to be called Paul. We had details of how the Spirit orchestrated events and manipulated individuals for a specific purpose. We have the same picture in chapter 10.The centurion Cornelius’ prayers and generosity reach Heaven and the LORD Jesus responds. We observeContinueContinue reading “Acts 10 Commentary”

Acts 9 Commentary

Acts 9 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?” Verse 4. There we have it: “…Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Paul is persecuting Jesus!The risen Jesus orders Saul: “…go into the city, and you will be told what youContinueContinue reading “Acts 9 Commentary”

Acts 8 Commentary

Acts 8 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com “But Saul began to destroy the church. Going from house to house, he dragged off both men and women and put them in jail”. Verse 3. But the church wasn’t destroyed! Not even a scratch! “Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went”. Verse 4. Probably the devilContinueContinue reading “Acts 8 Commentary”