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In Psidian Antioch Paul shows from the Scriptures that Jesus is the promised Christ. No one, only Jesus, fulfills all those many, many Old Testament prophecies. There is no other Savior but Jesus!

  BibleGateway: Acts 13:13-31 ESV Text: Acts 13:13-31 Acts 13:13–31 (Listen) Paul and Barnabas at Antioch in Pisidia 13 Now Paul and his companions set sail… Read More »In Psidian Antioch Paul shows from the Scriptures that Jesus is the promised Christ. No one, only Jesus, fulfills all those many, many Old Testament prophecies. There is no other Savior but Jesus!

Called by the Spirit, Saul and Barnabas sail for Cyprus, where Satan, through wicked Elymas, tries to block the Gospel’s advance. But Jesus can’t be stopped from conquering the heart of a man in high places.

  BibleGateway: Acts 13:1-12 ESV Text: Acts 13:1-12 Acts 13:1–12 (Listen) Barnabas and Saul Sent Off 13:1 Now there were in the church at Antioch prophets… Read More »Called by the Spirit, Saul and Barnabas sail for Cyprus, where Satan, through wicked Elymas, tries to block the Gospel’s advance. But Jesus can’t be stopped from conquering the heart of a man in high places.

This section records both painful and joyful events. But through them all the Word of God grows and multiplies! So it is today. Through pandemic and war, through good times and bad, God’s Word marches on!

  BibleGateway: Acts 12:11-25 ESV Text: Acts 12:11-25 Acts 12:11–25 (Listen) 11 When Peter came to himself, he said, “Now I am sure that the Lord… Read More »This section records both painful and joyful events. But through them all the Word of God grows and multiplies! So it is today. Through pandemic and war, through good times and bad, God’s Word marches on!

One apostle is put to death by the sword, while another is set free from prison by an angel. God has a distinctive plan for each of His children. His plans serve in the best interest of the individual and for His Church.

  BibleGateway: Acts 12:1-10 ESV Text: Acts 12:1-10 Acts 12:1–10 (Listen) James Killed and Peter Imprisoned 12:1 About that time Herod the king laid violent hands… Read More »One apostle is put to death by the sword, while another is set free from prison by an angel. God has a distinctive plan for each of His children. His plans serve in the best interest of the individual and for His Church.

As the church is scattered by persecution we see what God is doing. Those scattered brought the Gospel to many faraway places. Satan’s schemes are always overturned so that they work for God’s purposes.

  BibleGateway: Acts 11:19-30 ESV Text: Acts 11:19-30 Acts 11:19–30 (Listen) The Church in Antioch 19 Now those who were scattered because of the persecution that… Read More »As the church is scattered by persecution we see what God is doing. Those scattered brought the Gospel to many faraway places. Satan’s schemes are always overturned so that they work for God’s purposes.

At first Peter is criticized for entering the home of a Gentile. But later God is praised for granting even the Gentiles repentance unto life! Problems are overcome when the Spirit gives understanding.

  BibleGateway: Acts 11:1-18 ESV Text: Acts 11:1-18 Acts 11:1–18 (Listen) Peter Reports to the Church 11:1 Now the apostles and the brothers1 who were throughout… Read More »At first Peter is criticized for entering the home of a Gentile. But later God is praised for granting even the Gentiles repentance unto life! Problems are overcome when the Spirit gives understanding.

Peter tells Cornelius and His household the good news of how Jesus died and rose. What does it all mean? “Everyone who believes in Him [both Jew and Gentile] receives forgiveness of sins through His name.”

BibleGateway: Acts 10:24b-48 ESV Text: Acts 10:24b-48 Acts 10:24–48 (Listen) 24 And on the following day they entered Caesarea. Cornelius was expecting them and had called… Read More »Peter tells Cornelius and His household the good news of how Jesus died and rose. What does it all mean? “Everyone who believes in Him [both Jew and Gentile] receives forgiveness of sins through His name.”

Through a vision of “unclean” animals, God gets His message through. It’s not just a change in menu that’s called for, but a change of heart toward the Gentiles. Let’s preach the Gospel to any and all!

BibleGateway: Acts 10:9-23a ESV Text: Acts 10:9-23a Acts 10:9–23 (Listen) Peter’s Vision 9 The next day, as they were on their journey and approaching the city,… Read More »Through a vision of “unclean” animals, God gets His message through. It’s not just a change in menu that’s called for, but a change of heart toward the Gentiles. Let’s preach the Gospel to any and all!

If some in the church were thinking that the message of a Crucified and Risen Savior was only for Jewish ears, they were about to get a wake-up call. May the Spirit wake us up to the truth that Jesus is Savior for all.

BibleGateway: Acts 10:1-8 ESV Text: Acts 10:1-8 Acts 10:1–8 (Listen) Peter and Cornelius 10:1 At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion of what… Read More »If some in the church were thinking that the message of a Crucified and Risen Savior was only for Jewish ears, they were about to get a wake-up call. May the Spirit wake us up to the truth that Jesus is Savior for all.

A paralytic named Aeneas and a seamstress named Tabitha experience the healing power of Jesus Christ. In the early church these miracles served as signs to confirm the Word of Christ being proclaimed by the apostles.

  BibleGateway: Acts 9:32-43 ESV Text: Acts 9:32-43 Acts 9:32–43 (Listen) The Healing of Aeneas 32 Now as Peter went here and there among them all,… Read More »A paralytic named Aeneas and a seamstress named Tabitha experience the healing power of Jesus Christ. In the early church these miracles served as signs to confirm the Word of Christ being proclaimed by the apostles.

A murder conspiracy is thwarted when Saul’s friends sneak him out of Damascus. Barnabas stands up for Saul when no one else will. Others help Saul escape by sea from another death threat. Had Saul ever before experienced that kind of love?

  BibleGateway: Acts 9:19b-31 ESV Text: Acts 9:19b-31 Acts 9:19–31 (Listen) 19 and taking food, he was strengthened. Saul Proclaims Jesus in Synagogues For some days… Read More »A murder conspiracy is thwarted when Saul’s friends sneak him out of Damascus. Barnabas stands up for Saul when no one else will. Others help Saul escape by sea from another death threat. Had Saul ever before experienced that kind of love?

Who of us would ever peg Saul, nemesis of the early Church, as God’s choice to be an apostle of Christ? But isn’t it just as astonishing that sinful wretches like us are now God’s forgiven saints and ambassadors?

  BibleGateway: Acts 9:1-19a ESV Text: Acts 9:1-19a Acts 9:1–19 (Listen) The Conversion of Saul 9:1 But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples… Read More »Who of us would ever peg Saul, nemesis of the early Church, as God’s choice to be an apostle of Christ? But isn’t it just as astonishing that sinful wretches like us are now God’s forgiven saints and ambassadors?