But the word of God spread and multiplied. (Acts 12:24) Do not overlook or underestimate the intention of this one sentence in Acts, as it is an emphatic proclamation that God is in control even as the disciples face persecutions, martyrdoms, imprisonments and having to flee. Here we see King...

Then he went to Tarsus to search for Saul, and when he found him he brought him to Antioch. For a whole year they met with the church and taught large numbers. The disciples were first called Christians at Antioch. (Acts 11:25-26) After Stephen’s stoning and the persecution that ensued,...

Peter began to speak: “Now I truly understand that God doesn’t show favoritism, but in every nation the person who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.” (Acts 10:34-35) The Holy Spirit, through two separate visions, brought Peter to the house of Cornelius, a high-ranking Roman...

But the Lord said to him, “Go, for this man is my chosen instrument to take my name to Gentiles, kings, and Israelites. I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.” (Acts 9:15-16) The Apostle Paul was first called Saul of Tarsus. Before being the greatest...

The eunuch said to Philip, “I ask you, who is the prophet saying this about—himself or someone else?” Philip proceeded to tell him the good news about Jesus, beginning with that Scripture. (Acts 8:34-35) Philip was among the seven (with Stephen) appointed to serve the church. By the direction of...

While they were stoning Stephen, he called out, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!” He knelt down and cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them!” And after saying this, he fell asleep. (Acts 7:59-60) After being falsely accused of speaking against the Old Testament,...

This proposal pleased the whole company. So they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a convert from Antioch…Now Stephen, full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people. (Acts 6:5,8) Stephen was...

Then they went out from the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to be treated shamefully on behalf of the Name. Every day in the temple, and in various homes, they continued teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Messiah. (Acts 5:41-42) Worthy...

Now the entire group of those who believed were of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but instead they held everything in common. (Acts 4:32) As we read about the birth of the Jerusalem church, we see the unity, generosity...

But Peter said, “I don’t have silver or gold, but what I do have, I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!” Then, taking him by the right hand he raised him up, and at once his feet and ankles became strong. (Acts...