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 […]
READ MORE 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 […]
READ MORE 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 […]
READ MORE 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 […]
READ MORE 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 […]
READ MORE 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 […]
READ MORE 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 […]
READ MORE Source: https://ift.tt/2mos4Pk Acts Chapter 03 Today: [Acts 03:] The Man at the Gate Beautiful. In Acts 3 we find Peter and John (the original odd couple) producing a miracle upon a man who was crippled his entire life. Why didn’t Jesus heal this man in times past? Doubtless, Jesus had seen this person many times […]
READ MORE Source: https://ift.tt/2NWOVxL Acts Chapter 02 Part 2 Today: [Acts 02: Part 2] What Does this Mean and what Must We Do? In Part two of our study of Acts 2, we consider Peter’s great Pentecostal sermon. The resurrection figured prominently in this declaration, and Peter emphasized the speaking in other tongues as the singular evidence […]
READ MORE Source: https://ift.tt/2JtcXNp Acts Chapter 02 Part 1 Today: [Acts 02: Part 1] Have You Had Your Pentecost? In Acts 2 we find the original suddenly of God being poured out upon a few determined radicals. Are you one of God’s radical followers? Then these promises are for you and they are still flowing today for […]
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