Day 1 2019/1/7
2019 - fast 1 meal per day
Acts + Prayer for 1 family each day (or church/group)
Acts 1 + Acts 2
1:7 "It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority."
- my masters, my marriage/family, my doctorate, my ministry in Japan
1:14 They all joined together constantly in prayer...
- am I praying enough with others?
- am I intentionally seeking prayer groups?
1:23-26 Process of new leadership
- prayer, nomination, ask God to reveal, clarify needs, explanations
2:4 being enabled by the Holy Spirit
2:17 God pours Spirit on His people, prophesy, visions, dreams
2:38-39 The importance of repentance and how far our salvation carries
2:42-47 teaching, fellowships, breaking of bread and prayer
- how am I leading small group/fellowships?
1) teach 2) fellowship 3) bread/meal 4) prayer
Day 2 2019/1/8
(really hard falling asleep last night, kept thinking about money I got from grandma)
Acts 3 + Acts 4
3:6 Healing power by name of Jesus Christ
3:8 not only walked, but jumped
- God often blesses us way more than we expect
- more than 100%
3:11-26 preaching
- call to repent and believe
- must recognize sin first, repent
4:2 "greatly disturbed"
- leaders had fear and pride
4:8-12 Peter's bold statement by the Holy Spirit
- the courage was recognized
- to speak truth to authority
4:19-20 to whom should we listen?
- listen to worldly authority?
- or listen to God?
4:23 Immediate response after questioning, Prayer
- raised voices together in prayer
look to God for wisdom, comfort, affirmation, courage
4:29-30 gave all credit of the miracle back to Jesus
4:32-37 how to give and take care of courageous apostles/missionaries
Day 3 2019/1/9
Lunch and Dinner switch
Acts 5 + Acts 6
(lots of nightmares the first 2 nights, spiritual attacks?)
5:1-11 Ananias and Sapphira
- dishonest with God
- lied to Holy Spirit
5:12-16 miracles, healing
- even the shadow was enough for some
5:17-42 Persecution
- jealousy slips into the hearts
- at loss, then fear, furious
5:29 must obey God
5:30-32 boldly proclaim
5:38-39 fear of God starts to sink in
5:40 persecution
5:41 apostles rejoicing in persecution
6:1-7 when disciples increase
6:2 take care of ministries
6:3 find people full of spirit and wisdom
6:6 laying hands and praying
6:15 face of an angel
- Stephen's faithfulness and wisdom
- how do other people see us when we receive knowledge from God
Day 4 2019/1/13
(Fell asleep?) Had drink with Greeny
Acts 7 + Acts 8
7:2 God's glory appears to us
7:3 God will show us the land He wants us to go
7:32 Moses didn't dare look at God
7:34 God hears our groaning
7:36 40 years in wilderness
7:37 God raises up people
7:46 David enjoyed God's favor
7:55 Stephen full of Holy Spirit
7:59 Prayer through persecution
7:60 Even at the end he asked God to forgive those persecuting him
Day 5 2019/1/13
Rachel's Birthday
Acts 9 + Acts 10
9:13-14 so hard to help those who persecute us
9:15-16 God's chosen instrument
9:34 "Jesus Christ heals you", by His name alone
9:40 Peter praying on his knees
10:2 an example of a devout and God-fearing man
10:4 prayers and gifts became memorial offering before God
10:9 Peter praying on the roof
10:15 We have no right to judge what is impure/unclean, nor what God has made clean
10:41 God has chosen the witnesses
10:44-48
- Gentiles were able to receive the Holy Spirit too
- all were baptized in the name of Jesus Christ
Day 6 2019/1/13
Matt's gathering (Matt brought breakfast then I met with Miho)
Acts 11 + Acts 12
11:25 Sometimes we get criticized by our own, so we must be patient to explain our reasons
11:26 first "Christians" disciples at Antioch
12:1-6 Peter was heavily guarded but he still got out!
12:5 the church had emergency prayer Peter
12:9 lol, Peter thought it was a vision
12:23 Herod had it coming
Day 7 2019/1/13
(no breakfast and dinner.... :/ )
Acts 13 + Acts 14
13:2-3 Before an important send off, they had prayer and fasting, worshiping and fasting, placed hands on them praying, and then sent them off
13:4-12 Dealing with sorcerers and false prophets
13:16-41 Powerful speech
13:47 salvation the ends of the earth
14:3 preaching boldly and God blessing and enabling signs and wonders
14:9 Paul took time to observe and wisely performed miracle
14:8-20 the crowds mistook Paul and Barnabas as Zeus and Hermes. It was so hard for them to turn the crowd back. I can't imagine it being easy to give up people's gifts and praises.
14:27 reports at the end of mission
Day 8 2019/1/14
Snowboarded and had a soft served ice cream at the onsen after 6pm....sigh....
Acts 15 I'm sad I fell by the temptations
15:2 Paul and Barnabas had to go to Jerusalem to see official people to clear the dispute
15:6-7 met to consider, took time through much discussion
- they are serious about this issue
15:8 God knows our hearts
15:15 quoting prophets
15:23 Council took time to write a formal letter to address issue and send people to meet in person
- real and intentional ministry
15:31-35
- much encouragement
- strengthening believers
- necessary to strengthen each other
15:36-41
- even Christians fight and disagree, and it's okay
Day 9 2019/1/15
Sore body, volleyball, and no distractions at last!
Acts 16
16:1 Timothy grew up with 2 different cultures, a Jewish believer mother and a Greek father
16:6-7 sometimes the Holy Spirit will hold us back from something
16:13 we could find a place of prayer
16:14 to be called a worshiper of God....
16:16 The place of prayer
16:18 Paul annoyed...lol, in Jesus name, Paul had commanded the spirit to come out
16:25 even in prison, they prayed and sang hymns to God
16:31-34 God uses this moment to save the Jailer
16:37 Paul uses the Roman law to demand justice and reclaim his righteousness/rights as a Roman citizen
Day 10 2019/1/16
ice skating with Yuna, idols groupy, wow
Acts 17
17:2-3 reasoning with people
17:11 to take time to consider Paul's words and check the scriptures to examine the message
17:13 I can't believe those people traveled all the way to Borea just to stir up trouble
17:16 I experienced the Japanese Idol culture today....
- It was a mix of creepy men, complete hype, and lost/lonely spirits surrounding a stage of lost and scared girls
17:18 sometimes there will be debates
17:23 Paul proved how ignorant some of the people's worship was
17:27-28 seek God and we live in him, we are his offspring.
- This is a reverse idea for the people because they are used to having a made thing to worship.
17:31 God set a day to judge, we need to repent
Day 11 2019/1/17
Great onsen time with Rachel. Had chips at 5:55 pm.... girigiri
Acts 18
18:3 tent maker mentioning
18:5 preaching requires devotion, sometimes depend on group
18:6 Paul got frustrated and wanted to leave this ministry
18:9 God spoke through vision
18:18 I'm curious about cultural context of this statement
18:21 God's will
18:25 to learn a certain way and be instructed/trained
18:26 Even though Apollos was already great, there's always more to learn still
Day 12 2019/1/18
switched lunch and dinner, staff carry udon
Acts 19
19:2 restating the importance of baptism by Holy Spirit
19:5 speaking tongues and prophesized
19:8 Paul was persistent and was bold, argued persuasively, for God
19:11 God did miracles
- He works through people
19:27-28 the roots of idolatry was so deep (Artemis of Ephesus)
19:35-36 God's grace, people spoke out for them but mostly out of personal concern and matters
- needed legal assembly
- danger of being charged
Day 13 2019/1/19
Missed breakfast, had yummy Eguchi lunch, Asako's mom's sushi and bread from Mie
Acts 20
I just prayed about needing help to run the Himeji marathon....and I read
20:24 ..... finish the race!
20:1-2 Paul took time to focus on giving words of encouragement. He made a point to encourage the disciples, and then people he met from traveling through cities.
20:7 knowing the little time he had, he made his mind to spend every minute
20:10 no hesitation in raising Eutychus from the dead
20:16 Paul managed his traveling/itinerary very well, to maximize time at locations, only God has called him to go.
20:22-23 holy spirit guides
20:28 encouraging others to raise more disciples and to care for their own flocks
20:36 Sent off in prayers
Day 14 2019/1/20
Didn't run again.... :( rain... fasted breakfast
Acts 21
21:5 on the beach all knelt to pray
21:9 no big deal, all 4 daughters can prophesy
21:13 Paul's commitment is beyond the understand of those around him
- He's ready to give up his life for Jesus
21:14 The lord's will be done
21:27-36 mobs were mad and so messy, no one could hear what was happening
21:38
- what the heck?
- so many false accusations against Paul
- our lives are filled with those
21:40 the power of having a common language
Day 15 2019/1/21
had after school snack and 2 cups of hot cocoa....
Acts 22
Paul is a TCK (22:2-3)
- the way he was raised
- where he was born
- a perfect person God chose
- he was someone who knew the laws and traditions of both cultures
22:24 he was flogged and interrogated
22:25 Paul using legal knowledge to declare his rights, a blessing of knowledge
22:28 other citizens had to pay
Day 16 2019/1/22
Forgot I had dinner plans...ate big lunch and snack...and big dinner....
Acts 23 :(
23:1 and 23:5
- always starts with "brothers"
- softens what he's about to say
23:2 physically strike his mouth
23:3 Paul using law to account the injustice
23:5 Paul citing scripture
23:6-10 Paul knew his audience well, he chose very specific things to share to state the truth and express the injustice happening
23:11 God was with Paul the entire time, encouraging him
23:12-15
- conspiracy to kill Paul
- making up fake pretext to gain a chance to ambush Paul
23:23-24 so many guarded him
Day 17 2019/1/23
Small breakfast, no lunch, Chicken snack, popcorn at movies
Acts 24
24:1 high priest, elders, lawyer and the governor gathered
24:10 Paul showing his knowledge of the leaders of law
24:19 Paul is being honest with all parties that might be involved to show how transparent he is about his list of "charges"
24:25 Felix was afraid of the righteous and judgement
24:26-27 Felix was just another corrupted politician
Day 18 2019/1/24
I'm not being obedient....had chicken after 6pm....and starbucks...and hot cocoa
Acts 25
25:3 Jews asked Festus for a favor in order to kill Paul in an ambush
25:7
- many serious charges
- no proof
25:8 Paul learned to have proper defense that are clear and just
25:10-11 stating truth and declaring injustice, appealed to Caesar
25:18-21 Festus at a loss as to how to investigate Paul's case
25:25 found nothing deserving of death
25:26-27 They have nothing to send to Emperor for this case because there's no official charges
- so they are stuck between having to follow conduct but also lack facts and reasonable/petition/charges
Day 19 2019/1/27
Went to onsen on Friday, came home and passed out....
Acts 26 Fasted dinner
26:1 Paul followed proper defense protocols
26:3 King was very wise and know a lot
26:8
- why should it surprise anyone
- if God is all powerful, raising someone form the dead is no big deal
26:13 light from heaven
26:17-18
- God's commission to Paul
- Paul knew his vision clearly
26:19 visions are from God and we must be obedient to them
26:27 lol, asking king if he believes
26:29 except for these chains, he's adorable
26:32 Agrippa would've chosen to free Paul
Day 20 2019/1/27
Saturday lesson, fasted breakie, studied, Worship Night came home and... passed out....
Acts 27
27:3 being allowed to get blessed
- God send us friends to help us in times of suffering
27:10 Paul tried warning those persecuting him
27:20-26
- Paul encouraged those on board
- his words of power by God's authority brought comfort to many
27:31 it was specific regarding how they can be saved, no more no less
27:33-36
- Paul was able to recognize the side affects on the people's minds from their lack of attribution and poor physical conditions
27:43 Paul's life spared again
Day 21 2019/1/27
Fasted breakfast, ran 10k
Acts 28
28:1-6 really weird people, easily swayed people
28:8-9 prayer of healing
28:15-16 God sent friends/brothers and sisters to him and it brought Paul so much joy and was encouraged
28:21-22 word haven't carried to Rome yet about Paul in a bad way, the elders wanted to hear
28:23-31
- Paul spoke and preached boldly about Jesus
- God took away all hindrance
- he was able to do ministry in his own home for 2 years, even under a guard's watch
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