Acts 5: Ananias, Sapphira, Angel in Prison, Gamaliel's Wisdom
A couple drops dead for lying, an angel opens a prison, and a Pharisee counsels patience. Acts 5 has it all.
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Every scripture reflection and discipleship note David has published on LDS Daily Path. Showing older entries, page 28.
A couple drops dead for lying, an angel opens a prison, and a Pharisee counsels patience. Acts 5 has it all.
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A broken covenant at Thompson taught the early Saints that sometimes the only way forward is to leave and start again.
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Pentecost, Peter's bold sermon, three thousand baptized, and a community that shared everything. Acts 2 is the birth of something new.
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Nephi calls us to feast on the words of Christ, not just read them. Here is what that looks like in practice.
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God gives Moses three signs, appoints Aaron as spokesman, and teaches that what we already hold in our hands is enough.
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Peter and John heal a lame man at the Beautiful Gate and preach repentance. What the times of refreshing mean for daily life.
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John 21 covers the miraculous catch of 153 fish, Peter's restoration, and the charge to feed Christ's sheep. A reflection on failure and grace.
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2 Nephi 31 outlines the doctrine of Christ: faith, repentance, baptism, the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end. A reflection on following the plan.
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D&C 53 calls Algernon Sidney Gilbert to forsake the world and serve as an agent for the Church. A reflection on stripping away what does not belong.
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Exodus 3 covers the burning bush, God's call to Moses, and the revelation of the name I AM. A reflection on waiting, calling, and divine presence.
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