Morning Light – Acts 11: A Tale of Two Cities

Source: https://ift.tt/2O2caG5 Today: [Acts 11:] A Tale of Two Cities: In Acts 11 we are introduced to the community of believers in the city of Antioch. Up to now, Jerusalem dominates the Acts narrative. Now we will see how Antioch figures prominently in Christian history. The apostle Paul began his ministry there. They were first […]

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Morning Light – Acts 10: How Sensitive are you to God’s Spirit?

Source: https://ift.tt/2M6kB2H Today: [Acts 10:] How Sensitive are you to God’s Spirit? In Acts 10 we find two men have visions that they choose to act on. One is Peter, and the other is Cornelius a Jewish convert. These are two men willing to act upon very subjective leadings and because they did a massive […]

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Morning Light – Acts 9: From Damascus to Joppa

Source: https://ift.tt/2OrZXvj Today: [Acts 9:] From Damascus to Joppa: In Acts 9 we witness the conversion of Saul and the resurrection of Tabitha in Joppa by Peter. Was Saul’s experience on the road to Damascus an extraterrestrial encounter? Was Tabitha really dead or just in an unconscious state? Does God still intervene in our lives […]

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Morning Light – Acts 8: Philip Does a Disappearing Act!

Source: https://ift.tt/2Ojen0C Today: [Acts 8:] Philip Does a Disappearing Act! In Acts 8 we find Saul of Tarsus committing himself to breathing out slaughter against the church and Philip, a lowly deacon being used to bring the gospel to an entire city. Philip is not an apostle. He is a member of the rank and […]

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Morning Light – Acts 7: Stephen Dies before the Sanhedrin

Source: https://ift.tt/2mIOpXP Today: [Acts 7:] Stephen Dies before the Sanhedrin: After Stephen’s face shines like an angel, he goes on to preach a powerful message to the council of the Eternal Christ present in the Old Covenant, appearing to Abraham and following the Israelites through the wilderness. In spite of the unction upon him, the […]

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Morning Light – Acts 6: Stephen’s Face Shines like an Angel

Source: https://ift.tt/2A9500N Today: [Acts 6:] Stephen’s Face Shines like an Angel: When accused and misrepresented how do you respond? Does your face shine like an angel, as Stephen’s did in Acts 6? Stephen was a man minding his own business when he was chosen to manage the finances of the early church. The grace of […]

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Morning Light – Acts 5 Part 2: Would You Take a Beating for Jesus?

Source: https://ift.tt/2mDGKtR Today: [Acts 5:26-42 Part 2] Would You Take a Beating for Jesus? In Part 2 of Acts five, we find the apostles threatened and beaten by the council of the Sadducees. Regardless of the threatenings, they continue preaching and teaching without hesitation. Would you embrace these radicals as your spiritual leaders? Would you […]

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Morning Light – Acts 5: Ananias, Sapphira, and Outpoured Glory

Source: https://ift.tt/2A37vlb Acts Chapter 5(Part 1) Today: [Acts 5] Ananias, Sapphira, and Outpoured Glory: The story of Ananias and Sapphira is one of the most misunderstood narratives in the bible. In Acts 5 we see that this unfortunate episode preceded a great move of God that shifted the atmosphere in the city and radically altered […]

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Morning Light – Acts 4 Part 2: Persecution and Prosperity

Source: https://ift.tt/2mtS3oi Today: [Acts 4 Part 2:] Persecution and Prosperity: After stiff persecution from the Sadducees for the healing of the man at the gate Beautiful, Peter and John report back to the early church leaders. Prayers go up in one accord, and a fresh Pentecost pours out upon them, this time upon more than […]

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Morning Light – Acts 4 Part 1: Clash of Cultures

Source: https://ift.tt/2LlKka9 Today: [Acts 4:1-21:] Clash of Cultures: After the day of Pentecost and the miracle healing of the man at the gate Beautiful, trouble crops up for Peter and John. You would think that all would be rejoicing at the miracle in the Temple but those who should have applauded Peter and John have […]

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