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Saul suffered for the name of Jesus, but so great is Jesus’ name that even though attempts on Saul’s life were made, the church was encouraged.

BibleGateway: Acts 9:23-31 ESV Text: Acts 9:23-31 KJV Text: The section starts at about 3:2 and ends at about 4:20      23 And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him:… Saul suffered for the name of Jesus, but so great is Jesus’ name that even though attempts on Saul’s life were made, the church was encouraged.

The Holy Spirit turned Saul’s heart so quickly that it baffled the Jews, but we rejoice at the power of God and each soul won for Christ.

BibleGateway: Acts 9:10-22 ESV Text: Acts 9:10-22 KJV Text: The section starts at about 1:8 and ends at about 3:9      10 And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said… The Holy Spirit turned Saul’s heart so quickly that it baffled the Jews, but we rejoice at the power of God and each soul won for Christ.

When the crowd caught up to Him, He told what the true Bread from Heaven was: Himself. To “eat” this Bread (believe in Him) is to live!

BibleGateway: John 6:25-59 ESV Text: John 6:25-59 KJV Text: The section starts at about 3:3 and ends at about 7:31 25 And when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they… When the crowd caught up to Him, He told what the true Bread from Heaven was: Himself. To “eat” this Bread (believe in Him) is to live!

In preparation for the day of Pentecost, the disciples prayed together and a new apostle, called by Christ (v. 24), replaced Judas.

BibleGateway: Acts 1:12-26 ESV Text: Acts 1:12-26 KJV Text: The section starts at about 1:43 and ends at about 4:1      12 Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem… In preparation for the day of Pentecost, the disciples prayed together and a new apostle, called by Christ (v. 24), replaced Judas.