Restoration, Persecution, and Inclusive Grace
What to notice today
Today's readings show God's pattern of restoration through faithful leadership and radical inclusion of the excluded. In Chronicles, Joash's reign demonstrates how godly counsel from Jehoiada brings renewal to Judah, yet decline follows when that influence is removed. In Acts, Stephen's martyrdom and Peter's vision reveal that God's grace extends beyond Jewish boundaries to Gentiles, challenging the early church's ethnic and religious assumptions about who belongs in God's kingdom.
Today's Quiz
Who was the priest that influenced young King Joash and guided Judah's spiritual restoration?
What miraculous sign accompanied the choosing of seven men to distribute aid in the Jerusalem church?
What did Peter see in his vision that challenged his understanding of Jewish dietary laws?
Just as Peter had to overcome his deeply held convictions about clean and unclean to receive Cornelius, what prejudices or assumptions might God be asking you to surrender to include others more fully in your faith community?
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