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Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the Book of Acts. This is episode #11 chapters 21 & 22. Chapter 21, Paul was warned not to go to Jerusalem. He said, "I am ready to die." We went there and saw James. Paul was arrested in the temple. Chapter 22, Paul said, "Jesus appeared to me and sent me to the Gentiles." The crowd threw dust. Paul told t...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the Book of Acts. This is episode #10 chapters 19 & 20. Chapter 19, Paul laid his hands on the disciples at Ephesus to receive the Holy Spirit. Demetrius, a silversmith, started a riot in the city. Chapter 20, We sailed to Troas. Paul raised Eutychus after he fell from the window. Paul encouraged the Ephesian elders to care fo...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the Book of Acts. This is episode #09 chapters 17 & 18. Chapter 17, They taught in Thessalonica and Berea. In Athens Paul said, "I proclaim the God who gives life to all. He will judge the world." Chapter 18, Paul taught in Corinth for a year and a half. He went to Ephesus with Priscilla and Aquila. Priscilla and Aqu...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the Book of Acts. This is episode #08 chapters 15 & 16. Chapter 15, Some men taught circumcision for the Gentiles. Peter said, "God gave the Spirit with no distinction." Paul and Barnabas separated. Chapter 16, Paul took Timothy with him. We baptised Lydia in Philippi. Paul was imprisoned and there was an earthquake....

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the Book of Acts. This is episode #07 chapters 13 & 14. Chapter 13, Paul and Barnabas proclaimed the word. Paul said, "God has sent a Saviour, Jesus, as he promised." The Jews stirred up persecution. Chapter 14, Many believed at Iconium. The crowd at Lystra wanted to worship Paul, then they stoned him. Paul and Barna...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the Book of Acts. This is episode #06 chapters 11 & 12. Chapter 11, Some in Jerusalem criticised Peter. He said, "The Spirit told me to go." Many in Antioch believed. Barnabas and Saul taught there. Chapter 12, Herod killed James and arrested Peter. The church prayed earnestly. An angel led Peter out of prison. An an...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the Book of Acts. This is episode #05 chapters 09 & 10. Chapter 09, Saul went to arrest the believers. Jesus said, "Why do you persecute me?" Saul was baptised and began preaching. Peter raised Dorcas. Chapter 10, Cornelius sent for Peter. The Lord said to Peter, "Do not call them unclean." Peter preached t...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the Book of Acts. This is episode #04 chapters 07 & 08. Chapter 07, Stephen said, "Brothers, God called Abraham and appeared to Moses. You killed the Righteous One." They were enraged and stoned him. Chapter 08, Philip proclaimed Christ in Samaria. A magician offered money for the gift of the Spirit. Philip baptised...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the Book of Acts. This is episode #03 chapters 05 & 06. Chapter 05, Ananias and Sapphira told a lie and fell dead. An angel released the apostles from prison. Gamaliel advised, "Leave these men alone." Chapter 06, The disciples chose seven men to distribute food. Some from the synagogue disputed with Stephen. They to...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the Book of Acts. This is episode #02 chapters 03 & 04. Chapter 03, Peter and John healed a lame man at the temple. Peter told the people, "Faith in Jesus has healed this man. Repent of your sins." Chapter 04, They were taken before the rulers. Peter and John said, "We cannot stop speaking about Jesus." The...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the Book of Acts. This is episode #01 chapters 01 & 02. Chapter 01, Jesus said, "You will receive the Spirit and be my witnesses." He was taken up in a cloud. The believers cast lots to replace Judas. Chapter 02, At Pentecost they were filled with the Spirit. Peter told the crowd, "You crucified Jesus but God ha...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the book of John. This is episode #11 chapter 21. Chapter 21, Jesus appeared as the disciples were fishing. He said to Peter, "Do you love me? Feed my sheep." The beloved disciple has testified.

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the book of John. This is episode #10 chapters 19 & 20. Chapters 19, The soldiers took Jesus and crucified him. He said, "It is finished." He gave up his spirit. A soldier pierced his side with a spear. Chapters 20, Mary went to the tomb and found it empty. Jesus met her. He came and stood among the disciples. Thomas...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the book of John. This is episode #08 chapters 17 & 18. Chapters 17, Jesus said, "Father, I have revealed your name to those you gave me. Sanctify them in the truth. May all who believe in me be one." Chapters 18, Judas betrayed Jesus to the chief priests. Peter denied him. He was sent before Pilate. Jesus said, &quo...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the book of John. This is episode #08 chapters 15 & 16. Chapters 15, "I am the vine, you are the branches. You are my friends if you do what I command. If they persecuted me, they will persecute you." Chapters 16, "The Spirit will convict the world of sin. He will guide you into all truth. Your sorrow will turn...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the book of John. This is episode #07 chapters 13 & 14. Chapters 13, Jesus washed the disciples' feet. He said, "One of you will betray me." Judas left. Jesus said, "Love each other as I have loved you." Chapters 14, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. I am in the Father and the Father in me. H...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the book of John. This is episode #06 chapters 11 & 12. Chapters 11, Lazarus died. Jesus went to the tomb and said, "Lazarus, come out." Lazarus came out. The chief priests plotted to put Jesus to death. Chapters 12, Jesus rode into Jerusalem. The crowd shouted, "Hosanna!" He said, "The Son of Man must...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the book of John. This is episode #05 chapters 09 & 10. Chapters 09, Jesus healed a blind man on the Sabbath. The Pharisees called the man and threw him out. Jesus said, "I came that the blind may see." Chapters 10, "I am the good shepherd. I give my life for the sheep." They asked, "Are you the Christ...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the book of John. This is episode #04 chapters 07 & 08. Chapters 07, Jesus went to the feast. The people said, "Is this the Christ?" The chief priests tried to arrest him. He called out, "Come and drink." Chapters 08, Jesus did not condemn a woman caught in adultery. The Pharisees questioned him. He said, &...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the book of John. This is episode #03 chapters 05 & 06. Chapters 05, Jesus healed a man at Bethesda. He said, "The Son only does what he sees the Father doing. My works and the Scriptures bear witness." Chapters 06, Jesus fed 5,000 men and walked across the sea. He said, "I am the bread of life. My flesh is true...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the book of John. This is episode #02 chapters 03 & 04. Chapters 03, John came from the wilderness preaching repentance. Jesus was baptised. He was son of David, son of Abraham, son of Adam, son of God. Chapters 04, Jesus was tempted by Satan in the wilderness. In the synagogue he read out, "The Spirit of the Lord is on m...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the book of John. This is episode #01 chapters 01 & 02. Chapters 01, The Word of God became flesh and dwelt with us. John the Baptist bore witness to him. Andrew told Simon Peter and they followed Jesus. Chapters 02, Jesus turned water into wine at a wedding. He drove money-changers from the temple. He said, "Destroy this...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the book of Luke. This is episode #12 chapters 23 & 24. Chapters 23, Jesus was taken to Pilate. The crowd said, "Crucify him!" He was crucified with two criminals. Darkness fell and he breathed his last. Chapters 24, The women found the tomb empty. Jesus met two on the road to Emmaus. He appeared to the disciples and...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the book of Luke. This is episode #11 chapters 21 & 22. Chapters 21, Jesus said, "The temple will be thrown down. Jerusalem will be trampled. The Son of Man will come in glory. Stay awake at all times."   Chapters 22, Jesus took Passover with the disciples. He prayed at the Mount of Olives. Judas betrayed him to the...

Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the book of Luke. This is episode #10 chapters 19 & 20. Chapters 19,  Jesus ate with Zacchaeus. He told a parable about servants in the kingdom. He rode into Jerusalem on a colt and wept over the city. Chapters 20, The elders questioned Jesus' authority. Jesus said, "A man's tenants killed his son." So they a...