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The victory of Jesus Christ and the heavenly armies over the beast and its cohorts are the main images from today's lesson in Revelation 19. Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. 
 
Music Credit: 
"Dismantle", by Peter Sandberg, www.epidemicsound.com

The victory of Jesus Christ and the heavenly armies over the beast and its cohorts are the main images from today's lesson in Revelation 19. Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Music Credit:
"Dismantle", by Peter Sandberg, www.epidemicsound.com

2021 Lenten Bible Study: Revelation 19:11-21

Three angels appear in our reading today, announcing the imminent coming of judgement. Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. 
 
Music Credit: 
"Dismantle", by Peter Sandberg, www.epidemicsound.com

Three angels appear in our reading today, announcing the imminent coming of judgement. Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Music Credit:
"Dismantle", by Peter Sandberg, www.epidemicsound.com

2021 Lenten Bible Study: Revelation 14:6-13

A vision of a woman, a child, a dragon recalls mythological symbolism found in ancient Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. See how they tie into John's vision incorporates that symbolism in today's reading from chapter 12 of Revelation. Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. 
 
Music Credit: 
"Dismantle" by Peter Sandberg, www.epidemicsound.com

A vision of a woman, a child, a dragon recalls mythological symbolism found in ancient Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. See how they tie into John's vision incorporates that symbolism in today's reading from chapter 12 of Revelation. Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Music Credit:
"Dismantle" by Peter Sandberg, www.epidemicsound.com

2021 Lenten Bible Study: Revelation 12:1-18

Paul concludes his speech before King Agrippa, who can find that Paul has "done nothing to deserve death or imprisonment", and decides to transfer Paul to Rome. Thus begins Paul's circuitous journey to Rome through the Mediterranean. Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. 
 
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Paul concludes his speech before King Agrippa, who can find that Paul has "done nothing to deserve death or imprisonment", and decides to transfer Paul to Rome. Thus begins Paul's circuitous journey to Rome through the Mediterranean. Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

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Dark Walk by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Bible Study: Acts 26:24 - 27:8

Today, we read perhaps one of the most famous speeches in Acts. Paul provides a dramatic account of his conversion on the road to Damascus before King Herod Agrippa II. Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Oak Ridge, Tennesee. 
 
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Dark Walk by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) 
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Today, we read perhaps one of the most famous speeches in Acts. Paul provides a dramatic account of his conversion on the road to Damascus before King Herod Agrippa II. Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Oak Ridge, Tennesee.

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Dark Walk by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Bible Study: Acts 26:1-23

Paul's fourth missionary journey begins as he flees Jerusalem under heavy guard. Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest in Charge at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. 
 
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Paul's fourth missionary journey begins as he flees Jerusalem under heavy guard. Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest in Charge at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

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Dark Walk by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Bible Study: Acts 23:23-35

A mob conspires to kill Paul in an ambush, resulting in his transfer to Caesarea, the seat of the Roman governor, Felix. Paul is escorted by a large number of soldiers, emphasizing the danger faced. Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. 
 
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Dark Walk by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) 
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A mob conspires to kill Paul in an ambush, resulting in his transfer to Caesarea, the seat of the Roman governor, Felix. Paul is escorted by a large number of soldiers, emphasizing the danger faced. Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

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Dark Walk by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Bible Study: Acts 23:12-24

Our journey through Acts continues with chapter 22. Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. 
 
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Our journey through Acts continues with chapter 22. Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

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Bible Study: Acts 22:17-29

Our journey through Acts continues with the conclusion of chapter 21 and the beginning of chapter 22. Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. 
 
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Our journey through Acts continues with the conclusion of chapter 21 and the beginning of chapter 22. Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

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Bible Study: Acts 21:37-22:16

We continue our journey through the book of Acts. Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. 
 
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We continue our journey through the book of Acts. Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

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Dark Walk by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...)
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Bible Study: Acts 21:27-36

We conclude Chapter 20 in the Book of Acts, as Paul leaves Miletus, he sends a message the Ephesians. Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest in Charge at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. 
 
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Dark Walk by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) 
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We conclude Chapter 20 in the Book of Acts, as Paul leaves Miletus, he sends a message the Ephesians. Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest in Charge at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. 

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Dark Walk by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Bible Study: Acts 20:17-38

Paul's second missionary continues from Corinth to Ephesus, back to Caesarea, Jerusalem and finally Antioch. His pattern of proclaiming Jesus as the Messiah continues to upset the Jews. Complaints made to the Roman proconsul, Gallio, are futile, as it falls under Jewish laws. Ephesus begins to figure prominently in the story, and God willing, Paul promises to return. Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. 
 
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Paul's second missionary continues from Corinth to Ephesus, back to Caesarea, Jerusalem and finally Antioch. His pattern of proclaiming Jesus as the Messiah continues to upset the Jews. Complaints made to the Roman proconsul, Gallio, are futile, as it falls under Jewish laws. Ephesus begins to figure prominently in the story, and God willing, Paul promises to return. Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

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Bible Study: Acts 18:12-28

Paul and Silas are in Philippi in Macedonia. A slave-girl follows them for days greatly disturbing Paul until he finally orders a spirit of divination to leave the girl, which enrages her owners, as they lose their money-making "prophet". For the third time in Acts, we encounter another prison story, this time with Paul and Silas being flogged and thrown into the depths of prison, in an impossible-to-escape situation...or so we are led to believe! Stay tuned for tomorrow's dramatic continuation of the story! Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. 
 
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Dark Walk by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) 
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Paul and Silas are in Philippi in Macedonia. A slave-girl follows them for days greatly disturbing Paul until he finally orders a spirit of divination to leave the girl, which enrages her owners, as they lose their money-making "prophet". For the third time in Acts, we encounter another prison story, this time with Paul and Silas being flogged and thrown into the depths of prison, in an impossible-to-escape situation...or so we are led to believe! Stay tuned for tomorrow's dramatic continuation of the story! Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

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Dark Walk by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Bible Study: Acts 16:16-24

Our journey through Acts continues today with Barnabas and Paul telling about the signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles through them. Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. 
 
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Our journey through Acts continues today with Barnabas and Paul telling about the signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles through them. Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

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Dark Walk by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...)
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Bible Study: Acts 15:12 21

In today's lesson, the Jews in Antioch Pisidia are appalled by Paul's speech. Paul and Barnabas explain that while the word of God was necessary to be spoken to the Jews, they would ultimately reject it, deeming themselves to be "unworthy of eternal life". Thus, the Gentiles were open and receptive to hearing God's word, and became believers. Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge, St. STephen's Episcopal Church, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. 
 
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Dark Walk by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) 
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In today's lesson, the Jews in Antioch Pisidia are appalled by Paul's speech. Paul and Barnabas explain that while the word of God was necessary to be spoken to the Jews, they would ultimately reject it, deeming themselves to be "unworthy of eternal life". Thus, the Gentiles were open and receptive to hearing God's word, and became believers. Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge, St. STephen's Episcopal Church, Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

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Dark Walk by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Bible Study: Acts 13:44-52

Paul's journey from Cyprus leads him to Perga in Pamphylia and Antioch in Pisidia. The scene is set for Paul's first major speech in Acts. Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. 
 
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Dark Walk by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) 
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Paul's journey from Cyprus leads him to Perga in Pamphylia and Antioch in Pisidia. The scene is set for Paul's first major speech in Acts. Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. 

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Bible Study: Acts 13:13-25

Herod Agrippa shows his anger over Peter's dramatic escape from prison as well as his ire towards the cities of Tyre and Sidon. Fr. Bailey also emphasizes that prayer always leads to action, but answered prayers may not always be what we expect or envision. 
 
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Herod Agrippa shows his anger over Peter's dramatic escape from prison as well as his ire towards the cities of Tyre and Sidon. Fr. Bailey also emphasizes that prayer always leads to action, but answered prayers may not always be what we expect or envision.

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Dark Walk by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Bible Study: Acts 12:18-25

Persecution comes to the apostles themselves and James, the son of Zebedee, is martyred. Herod Agrippa I, grandson of Herod the Great, has violent plans for the believers of Jesus. And Peter, echoing Jesus, after being arrested during the Festival of Unleavened Bread, miraculously escapes from prison in today's lesson. Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. 
 
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Persecution comes to the apostles themselves and James, the son of Zebedee, is martyred. Herod Agrippa I, grandson of Herod the Great, has violent plans for the believers of Jesus. And Peter, echoing Jesus, after being arrested during the Festival of Unleavened Bread, miraculously escapes from prison in today's lesson. Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

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Bible Study: Acts 12: 1-17

Peter "opens his mouth and speaks" to the Gentiles, and the meaning behind his vision about food becomes clear. "I truly understand that God shows no partiality." While preaching the good news of Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit falls upon all who hear, in another sort of Pentecost. Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. 
 
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Peter "opens his mouth and speaks" to the Gentiles, and the meaning behind his vision about food becomes clear.

Bible Study: Acts 10:34-48

Peter has another vision which leads him to Caesarea and the Gentile centurion, Cornelius, who tells Peter about his vision. Thus begins the conversation and conversion of Cornelius. Led by the Rev. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. 
 
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Dark Walk by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) 
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Peter has another vision which leads him to Caesarea and the Gentile centurion, Cornelius, who tells Peter about his vision. Thus begins the conversation and conversion of Cornelius. Led by the Rev. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

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Dark Walk by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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