Then he summoned two of the centurions and said, ‘Get ready to leave by nine o’clock tonight for Caesarea with two hundred soldiers, seventy horsemen, and two hundred spearmen. Also provide mounts for Paul to ride, and take him safely to Felix the governor.’ He wrote a letter to this effect: ‘Claudius Lysias to his …

In the morning the Jews joined in a conspiracy and bound themselves by an oath neither to eat nor drink until they had killed Paul.  There were more than forty who joined in this conspiracy.  They went to the chief priests and elders and said, ‘We have strictly bound ourselves by an oath to taste …

inspiration in your inbox Thursday 3 November 2022  Acts 22:30 – 23:11 Since he wanted to find out what Paul was being accused of by the Jews, the next day he released him and ordered the chief priests and the entire council to meet. He brought Paul down and had him stand before them.    …

Weekly Intercessions Dear Friends, In addition to the Worship Notes (which are prepared some months in advance) we also prepare Prayers of Intercessions which can be used by local churches on Sundays, in mid week groups or for personal use.  These refer to more up to date news items than is possible in the Worship …

Worship Notes Dear Friends, Every week we offer worship to God, bringing our prayers and our pain, our praises and our persistence in many different ways and styles. Our people meet in small and large groups, in church, chapel and community centres, sometimes in fellowship with sisters and brothers from other traditions, sometimes as stand …

Acts 21: 27 – 36 When the seven days were almost completed, the Jews from Asia, who had seen him in the temple, stirred up the whole crowd. They seized him, shouting, ‘Fellow-Israelites, help! This is the man who is teaching everyone everywhere against our people, our law, and this place; more than that, he …

Sunday Worship from the United Reformed Churchfor Sunday 30th October 2022 A Service of Jubilee  Today’s service is led by The Revd Fiona Bennett, Moderator of General Assembly and Members of the Church Life Review Group, including The Revd Lindsey Sanderson and The Revd Phil Wall   Introduction  Welcome to this Daily Devotions service from the United Reformed Church for …

Acts 21: 16 – 26 When we arrived in Jerusalem, the brothers welcomed us warmly. The next day Paul went with us to visit James; and all the elders were present.  After greeting them, he related one by one the things that God had done among the Gentiles through his ministry.  When they heard it, …

 Acts 21: 1 – 15 When we had parted from them and set sail, we came by a straight course to Cos, and the next day to Rhodes, and from there to Patara.  When we found a ship bound for Phoenicia, we went on board and set sail.  We came in sight of Cyprus; and …