FROM:  Pastor Dave 
DATE:  Jan 19, 2023
 
I want to make a correction to Sunday's sermon. I misspoke when I called Agabus a female prophet. Agabus (Ἅγαβος) A masculine noun, was a man. I am very appreciative of the number of people who checked me on this statement. That is very Berean of you.   
 
Acts 17:11
“Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.” 
 
With all sincerity, I appreciate the examining of the text as we go. The important thing is that we get it right. Well done and thanks.
 
The point I was making was that women have been prophets throughout the Scriptures. The confusion for me happened in the text leading to it.
 
Acts 21:8-10
“On the next day we departed and came to Caesarea, and we entered the house of Philip the evangelist, who was one of the seven, and stayed with him. He had four unmarried daughters, who prophesied. While we were staying for many days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea.” 
 
I thought Agabus was one of the four unmarried daughters.  
 
The point remains that women were prophets throughout Scripture:
Miriam                          Exodus 15:20-21
Deborah                       Judges 4:4 
Isaiah’s wife                  Isaiah 8:3
 
We believe Elizabeth and Mary were prophets, because they spoke prophecies.  
Elizabeth                       Luke 1:41-45
Mary, Jesus’ mother      Luke 1:46 ff
Anna                              Luke 2:36-38
Philip’s four daughters   Acts 21:9
 
I wanted to clarify this and very much appreciate those of you who so kindly and gently asked if Agabus was a woman or man. 

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Connect 101
Date: Saturday, January 28
Time: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Location: RVC Café
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Like the 12 ordinary men that Jesus chose to make an extraordinary impact for the Kingdom; how do we as ordinary men live a life of following Jesus and making disciples? We will have multiple speakers, incredible worship, and lots of fun and fellowship. This will be a great opportunity to build relationships with other men who are pursuing a life sold out to following Jesus.
 
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Who is Invited: Men in high school and above
Deadline to Register: Sunday, February 12. 
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