Day 6: Acts 6:1 – 7:16 By this point in our readings in Acts, we have come to the understanding that the early church is growing at a very healthy pace. This is because evangelism is taking place on a daily basis. In our reading today I want to … [Continue reading]
March 18, 2014–If it is from God…
Day 8: Acts 5:17-41 “Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail. But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only … [Continue reading]
March 17, 2014–Extreme Acts produce Extraordinary Results
Day 7: Acts 5:1-16 But no one else dared to join them, even though all the people had high regard for them. Yet more and more people believed and were brought to the Lord—crowds of both men and women. (Acts 5:13-14) Just read these two verses a … [Continue reading]
March 16, 2014–Would you believe…MORE Boldness?
Day 6: Acts 4: 23-37 I find myself in awe at the simplicity of faith demonstrated in the early church. We have simple men, not educated, being brought before rulers and authority figures, threatened, beaten, threatened some more. Yet they are able … [Continue reading]
March 15, 2014–When you Speak in Jesus’ name…
Day 5: Acts 4:1-22 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus. And seeing the man who had been healed standing with … [Continue reading]
March 14, 2014–Do You know What You have?
Day 4: Acts 3:1-26 Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” (Acts 3:6) Remember when God called Moses to lead the people of Israel out of slavery in Egypt? … [Continue reading]
March 13, 2014–Four Factors in Presenting Jesus
Day 3: Acts 2: 22-47 Today’s passage tells us about the early church’s first effort at evangelism after the resurrection of Christ. They did not have any tracts, any 5 step plan to salvation, or the “Romans Road” to refer to. I’m not suggesting … [Continue reading]
March 12, 2014–A Sound from Heaven
Day 2: Acts 2:1-21 This passage of scripture is probably one of the most exciting in the entire bible. When I read it I am filled with awe and wonder at the mighty work of God. This passage says that "a sound came out of heaven, like a mighty … [Continue reading]
March 11, 2014–How long will you Wait?
Day 1—Acts 1:1-26 “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” (Acts 1:4-5) Today we begin a … [Continue reading]
March 10, 2014–“I will not rest UNTIL…”
Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it...Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins and loses one. Doesn’t she light a … [Continue reading]
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