our enemies mock us. 7  Restore us, God Almighty; make your face shine on us, that we may be saved. 8 

We sat down and began to speak to the women who had gathered there. 14  One of those listening was a woman Next, Luke keys in on a particular woman, sharing all sorts of details about her: where she was from, From these details we can deduce that Lydia was likely a free woman (in a world where most people were the gospel message: Jesus Christ, who died for our sins, is now raised from the dead (2 Timothy 2:8)

Listen to passage & devotional: Belgic Confession of Faith, Article 31: The Officers of the Church We

Whoever practices righteousness is righteous, as he is righteous. 8  Whoever makes a practice of sinning

“No,” he said. 31  Then the L ORD  opened Balaam’s eyes, and he saw the angel of the L ORD  standing

.” --- 31  Now a wind went out from the L ORD  and drove quail in from the sea.

must be burned up. 7   If any of it is eaten on the third day, it is impure and will not be accepted. 8  

withered because they had no root. 7   Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants. 8  

withered because they had no root. 7   Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants. 8  

They responded, “We will do everything the L ORD has said; we will obey.” 8   Moses then took the blood