A New Witness
Acts 8:5-25 … To this point the witness was exclusively to the Jews at Jerusalem. Change was brought about by the persecution. First, expansion of the witness, vv. 5-6, “Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria and More →
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There had been no resistance to the Christians by the Jews. Acts 2:47 reads, “having favor with all the people.” It changed in the 4th chapter. The resistance was not with the people or the ruling Romans—Who came against them? More →
No Excuse
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Acts 3:11 reads, “Now as the lame man who was healed held on to Peter and John, all the people ran together to them.” Peter was not about to miss this opportunity to witness to Jesus Christ. First, the apostle established Jesus Christ More →
Miracle of Tongues
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Acts 2:5-13 … Verse 5 states, “dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation.” The speech miracle demonstrated the Holy Spirit’s power and presence. It was impossible for Galileans to speak More →
Mockery of a Trial
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Norman Geisler wrote, “Propeller planes all pull to the left when taking off. Pilots must literally steer to the right to make the plane go straight.” We must continually fight to keep our lives moving in the right direction! More →
The New Passover
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Matthew 26:17-25 relates the beginning of Jesus’ final meal with the twelve. First, the Passover feast was prepared—“On the first day of the Feast of the Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying More →