Paul and Barnabas were on their missionary journey. They were being persecuted in one place, and so they fled to some other cities. In Lystra Paul was instrumental in the healing of a man who had no strength in his feet. The natives then began to raise Paul and Barnabas up as though they were … Continue reading People Will Turn On You

We read in Acts 13:2 that the Holy Spirit set apart Barnabas and Saul (Paul) for the work to which he had called them. And so Paul and Barnabas began their missionary journey together, going from one city to another, proclaiming the word of God to the people. But they faced much persecution on their … Continue reading On a Missionary Journey

I am now reading in Acts 9, some of which I will summarize, and some of which I will quote in the NASB1995. Saul, who later became the apostle Paul, was still on a rampage against the followers of Jesus Christ, and he was on his way to Damascus to persecute even more followers of … Continue reading Have No Fear!

I am reading in Acts 8. I will summarize some and quote some. This was after the stoning of Stephen. Saul, who later became Paul, was in hearty agreement with putting him to death. And Saul began ravaging the church, entering house after house. And dragging off people, he would put them in prison. Yet, … Continue reading Divine Appointments

I am reading in Acts 5, beginning with verse 12, some of which I will summarize, and some of which I will quote in the NASB1995. At the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were taking place among the people. Multitudes of men and women were constantly added to the number of the … Continue reading To Those Who Obey Him

“‘Why did the Gentiles rage,And the peoples devise futile things?The kings of the earth took their stand,And the rulers were gathered togetherAgainst the Lord and against His Christ.’ “For truly in this city there were gathered together against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with the Gentiles and … Continue reading Take Note of Their Threats

In context, Peter and John, two of Jesus’ disciples/apostles, were instrumental in the healing of a man who had been lame from his mother’s womb. While the man was still clinging to Peter and John, all the people ran together to them, full of amazement, as if the apostles had healed this man by their … Continue reading Disowning Jesus, Accepting the Lie

Summary Acts 1:1-26; Acts 2:1-13 Jesus Christ had died on a cross, risen from the dead, appeared to many for about 40 days, and then was taken up to heaven to be with God the Father. But before he left he commanded his followers to wait for the promised Holy Spirit whom he would send … Continue reading Your Sons and Daughters Shall Prophesy