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 […]
READ MORE Source: https://ift.tt/2Ld1a7D Today: [Acts 01:] Go and Tarry: In Acts 1 Jesus gives final instructions for the disciples to go and wait for the Holy Ghost. Of the 500 present, only 120 took Him seriously. They go to the upper room and begin to pray but then decide to have a church business meeting. Is […]
READ MORE Source: https://ift.tt/2udBPUy Today: [John 21:] The Final Challenge: In John 21 we find Peter and the disciples returning to their employ as fishermen. Have you ever had a powerful experience in God and then had to go and live your everyday life? This was a frustrating thing for the disciples and Jesus comes to them […]
READ MORE Source: https://ift.tt/2KNOh86 Today: [John 21:] He is Not Here. He is Risen! In John 20 we experience with Mary Magdalene and the disciples the incredulity of Jesus’ resurrection. He lays no longer in the grave. Mary thinks He is the gardener when she sees Him. The disciples are cowering in fear, unwilling to believe Mary […]
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