to a house of feasting, for death is the destiny of everyone; the living should take this to heart. 3

of David, king of Israel: 2 To know wisdom and instruction, To discern the sayings of understanding, 3

. -- Acts 6:3-6 (NIV) CONTEXT: This is a portion of the text we read last week in which the office of deacon was added to the Church. 3  Brothers and sisters, choose seven men from among you who are known Listen to passage & devotional: Belgic Confession of Faith, Article 31: The Officers of the Church We

heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3

LORD will stretch forth Your strong scepter from Zion, saying, “Rule in the midst of Your enemies.” 3

His disciples, 2 saying: “The scribes and the Pharisees have seated themselves in the chair of Moses; 3 Belgic Confession Article 31: The Officers of the Church We believe that ministers of the Word of God

joyfully to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Serve the LORD with gladness; Come before Him with joyful singing. 3

earth. 2 Sing to the LORD, bless His name; Proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to day. 3 Dig Deeper Notice Psalm 96's repetitive patterns: v1-2 - Sing to the LORD - 3x v7-8 - Ascribe to the LORD - 3x v11-12 - Let the heavens be glad, Let the sea roar and Let the fields exult.

And He was transfigured before them; 3 and His garments became radiant and exceedingly white, as no launderer Aaron and all the Israelites saw Moses, his face was radiant, and they were afraid to come near him (34 :30).”

Pharisees and the scribes began to grumble, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.” 3