by admin | Jul 27, 2023 | Sent
July 16, 2023 Following the stoning of Stephen, four events followed: (1) “great persecution” was unleashed by the Jews against Christians in Jerusalem; (2) Christians scattered: they left Jerusalem and went to surrounding regions to escape violent, life-threatening...
by admin | Jul 13, 2023 | Sent
July 9, 2023 The servant Stephen is taken before the high priests on false charges. When asked if these charges are true, Stephen not only responds with the truth showing the charges are false but also the huge swath of common ground he has with his accusers. But...
by admin | Jul 13, 2023 | Sent
July 2, 2023 Imagine an impossibly high cliff made up of pure granite. Looking upward, the top of the cliff is obscured by the clouds it surpasses. Looking at its base, there is water crashing helplessly against its shore. The cliff is immovable, steadfast, and...
by admin | Jul 13, 2023 | Sent
June 25, 2023 The book of Acts up to this point has been outwardly focused on what is happening outside of the church. Now in chapter 6 we see what is happening on the inside working of the church and how with all of the growth has come some growing pains. In Acts 6...
by admin | Jun 21, 2023 | Sent
June 18, 2023 No one enjoys suffering. In Acts 5:17-42, we find that the Apostles suffered dishonor for proclaiming the Name of Jesus. Yet, they rejoiced, not for going through the suffering of dishonor, but rather they rejoiced that God counted them worthy to suffer...
by admin | Jun 21, 2023 | Sent
June 11, 2023 As the Apostles continue their ministry, a divide is growing within the church between those who will not dare join them in the ministry work and others who will go to great lengths to bring hurting people to encounter Christ’s redeeming power and hope....
