by Susan Barnes | 15 May 2022 | Short Devotion
“For before certain men came from James, he (Peter) used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he began to draw back and separate himself from the Gentiles because he was afraid of those who belonged to the circumcision group.” Galatians 2:12 Peter still...
by Susan Barnes | 6 Jun 2021 | Short Devotion
Read more of my short devotions on this blog or on Pinterest. “But the word of God continued to spread and flourish.” Acts 12:24 At the beginning of the chapter, Herod appears to be in control – persecuting believers, killing James, putting Peter in prison – and...
by Susan Barnes | 23 May 2021 | Short Devotion
Read more of my short devotions on this blog or on Pinterest. “As Peter entered the house … He said to them: ‘You are well aware that it is against our law for a Jew to associate with or visit a Gentile. But God has shown me that I should not call...
by Susan Barnes | 16 May 2021 | Short Devotion
Read more of my short devotions on this blog or on Pinterest. “Peter stayed in Joppa for some time with a tanner named Simon.” Acts 9:43 Simon was a tanner which means he touched dead animal carcasses daily. According to Jewish law, this made him...
