Monthly Archives: January 2014

January 30, 2014


Acts 19:11-12 God did extraordinary miracles through Paul, so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, and their illnesses were cured and the evil spirits left them. A couple of things here. First … Continue reading

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January 29, 2014


Acts 19:6 When Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied. Acts 19 is another “proof text” for the Pentecostal/charismatic movement, but that doesn’t make it any less valid. … Continue reading

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January 28, 2014


Acts 16:25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. In this very well-known story verse 31 is probably the most famous line, but this one struck me … Continue reading

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January 27, 2014


Acts 16:18 She kept this up for many days. Finally Paul became so troubled that he turned around and said to the spirit, “In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her!” At that moment … Continue reading

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January 26, 2014


Acts 15:16-17 ” `After this I will return and rebuild David’s fallen tent. Its ruins I will rebuild, and I will restore it, that the remnant of men may seek the Lord, and all the Gentiles who bear my name, … Continue reading

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January 25, 2014


Acts 10:43 “All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.” We tend to forget that when the events recorded in the New Testament took place, the New Testament didn’t … Continue reading

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January 24, 2014


Acts 10:33 “So I sent for you immediately, and it was good of you to come. Now we are all here in the presence of God to listen to everything the Lord has commanded you to tell us.” What an … Continue reading

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January 23, 2014


Acts 9:31 Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. It was strengthened; and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it grew in numbers, living in the fear of the Lord. I still remember years ago … Continue reading

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Recordings


Since the first of the year we’ve finally managed to get recordings, audio and video, of the bilingual messages at this church onto the Internet. We created a Shinsei no Sato Youtube channel, as well as a Facebook page that … Continue reading

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January 22, 2014


Acts 9:18 Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he could see again. What struck me as I read just now was the fact that virtually all Japanese are familiar with the expression, “scales from the eyes,” yet … Continue reading

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