WORD ALIVE! BIBLE STUDY ©2026 Journey To Bethlehem and Beyond – Spring Series Concord Baptist Church of Boston in Milton – Conley Hughes, Jr., Senior Pastor Quiet Time: Max Lucado, Because of Bethlehem: Love Is Born, Hope Is Here, 2020 Lesson 23 9 June 2026 Acts 2:41-47 NLT: The presence of the Holy Spirit and the spirit of Jesus Christ in the early believers was manifested in the results of obedience to Christ to, “Be witnesses of His teachings and Kingdom.” We see the

PASTOR’S COLUMN 4 “Peter and John looked at him intently, and Peter said, “ Look at us!” 5 The lame man looked at them eagerly expecting some money.” 6 But Peter said, “I don’t have any silver or gold for you. But I’ll give you what I have. In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, get up and walk.” Acts 3:4-6 NLT “What Do You Have?” The mission of Jesus Christ was entrusted to His apostles and followers who visibly repr

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WORD ALIVE! BIBLE STUDY ©2026 Journey To Bethlehem and Beyond – Spring Series Concord Baptist Church of Boston in Milton – Conley Hughes, Jr., Senior Pastor Quiet Time: Max Lucado, Because of Bethlehem: Love Is Born, Hope Is Here, 2020 Lesson 22 2 June 2026 Acts 3:1-16, NLT: The visible sign of our witness as followers of Jesus Christ is realized in the faith we exemplify in reaching out to others We meet others where they are so they can become convinced of the message,

PASTOR’S COLUMN​ 5 They even did more than we had hoped for their first action was to give themselves to rhe Lord and to us, just as God wanted them to do.”​ 2 Corinthians 8:5, NLT “Missions Begins With Us!!” “Extending help to others is not as cumbersome and difficult as some people would imagine. The activity of helping others involves the hands and feet, but thetrue reason for the ministry of missions can

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WORD ALIVE! BIBLE STUDY ©2026 Journey To Bethlehem and Beyond – Spring Series Concord Baptist Church of Boston in Milton – Conley Hughes, Jr., Senior Pastor Quiet Time: Max Lucado, Because of Bethlehem: Love Is Born, Hope Is Here, 2020 Lesson 21 26 May 2026 Acts 2:31-41, NLT: The enduring proof of the Holy Spirit is realized in the work He does in transforming the lives of people. The coming of the Holy Spirit to the faithful disciples and followers of Jesus Christ at Pentec

PASTOR’S COLUMN 1 On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place. 2 Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring od a mighty windstorm, and it filled the house where they were sitting. 3 Then, what looked like flames of tongues of fire appeared and settled on each of them. 4 And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit and began speaking in other languages, as the Holy Spirit gave them this ability. 5 At that time the

WORD ALIVE! BIBLE STUDY ©2026 Journey To Bethlehem and Beyond – Spring Series Concord Baptist Church of Boston in Milton – Conley Hughes, Jr., Senior Pastor Quiet Time: Max Lucado, Because of Bethlehem: Love Is Born, Hope Is Here, 2020 Lesson 20 19 May 2026 Acts 1:6-15, NLT: The earthly departure of Jesus brought initial wonder and even anxiety to His disciples. During the three years Jesus was with the disciples, He gave them many references to His ascension. Jesus tol

PASTOR’S COLUMN 50 “Then Jesus led them to Bethany, and lifting His hands to heaven He blessed them. 51 While He was blessing them, He left them and was taken to heaven. 52 So they worshiped Him and then returned to Jerusalem filled with great joy. 53 And they spent all of their time in the Temple praising God.” Luke 24:50-53, NLT "Left But Not Alone!” As the sun was setting and the 40-day post Resurrection days began to fade into history, the Scriptures tell us Jesus “l

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WORD ALIVE! BIBLE STUDY ©2026 Journey To Bethlehem and Beyond – Spring Series Concord Baptist Church of Boston in Milton – Conley Hughes, Jr., Senior Pastor Quiet Time: Max Lucado, Because of Bethlehem: Love Is Born, Hope Is Here, 2020 Lesson 19 12 May 2026 John 14:15-21; 25-26, NLT: As the disciples waited for the impartation of the Holy Spirit, they likely reflected on the promise of Jesus that the Holy Spirit would come and remain in them. Jesus told the disciples the H

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PASTOR’S COLUMN 4 “ …God says: ‘Honor your father and mother,’ and ‘Anyone who speaks disrespectfully of father or mother must be put to death.’ 5 But you say it is alright for people to say to their parents, ‘Sorry I can’t help you. For I have vowed to give to God what I would have given to you.’ 6 In this way you say they don’t need to honor their parents. And so you cancel the word of God for the sake of your tradition.” Matthew 15:4-6, NLT

WORD ALIVE! BIBLE STUDY ©2026 Journey To Bethlehem and Beyond – Post Advent / Spring Series Concord Baptist Church of Boston in Milton – Conley Hughes, Jr., Senior Pastor Quiet Time: Max Lucado, Because of Bethlehem: Love Is Born, Hope Is Here, 2020 Lesson 18 5 May 2026 Matthew 28:16-20 NLT: The earthly ministry of Jesus would continue after His mission on earth. In preparation for our Lord’s continuing ministry, He met with the eleven remaining disciples to prepare them f

PASTOR’S COLUMN 24 “Then they began to argue among themselves about who would be the greatest among them. 25 Jesus told them, “In this world the kings and great men lord it over their people. yet they are called ‘friends of the people.’ 26 But among you it will be different. Those who are the greatest among you should take the lowest rank, and the leader should be like a servant. 27 Who is more important, the one who sits at the table or the one who serves? The one who

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