by Shannon Popp | May 31, 2022 | NotABlog
Acts 2:18 “even on my male servants and female servants in those days I will pour out my Spirit, and they shall prophesy.” This language here is not really how we think of servants, but is the Greek word “doulos” meaning bondslave. This has the picture of the salve...
by Shannon Popp | May 30, 2022 | NotABlog
Acts 2:17 “And in the last days it shall be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams;” Peter does not give an explanation of...
by Shannon Popp | May 29, 2022 | NotABlog
Acts 2:16 “But this is what was uttered through the prophet Joel:” Peter continues to explain to those gathering what is going on, and illuminating for us the events that took place. He tells us the why, the what, The Who, and the how. These events are taking place on...
by Shannon Popp | May 28, 2022 | NotABlog
Acts 2:15 “For these people are not drunk, as you suppose, since it is only the third hour of the day.” Peter cracks a joke towards these accusers. He says it is only 9am and that these 120 people would not be drunk at this time. First, people do not start drinking...
by Shannon Popp | May 27, 2022 | NotABlog
Acts 2:14 “But Peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed them: “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and give ear to my words.” Peter stands up to preach. Sermons worth anything need a good introduction. God...
by Shannon Popp | May 26, 2022 | NotABlog
Acts 2:13 “But others mocking said, “They are filled with new wine.” Some in the crowd cannot believe what they are hearing and cannot believe this is from heaven. They hear supernatural tongues in every language, but want to come up with a natural reason for this...
