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 →
Category: Peter
Trust God
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Actes 5:27-42 … 27 And when they had brought them, they set them before the council. And the high priest asked them, 28 saying, “Did we not strictly command you not to teach in this name? And look, you have filled Jerusalem More →
The Invasion
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Unity developed in the early church. It expressed itself in sharing goods. A couple sold a piece of property, pledged the proceeds, kept back part of it, and were then judged by God. Bottom line? More →
Persecution
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Acts 4 … First, the silence of the accusers, v. 13 … “Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus.” 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 →
In the Name
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Acts 3:6-7 record, “Then Peter said, ‘Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.’ And he took him by the right hand and lifted him up, More →
The Church is Born
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Acts 2:14-41 … Peter explained what the miracle of tongues meant and preached his first sermon. First, he gave Scriptural proof regarding the Pentecost experience. He presented an introduction, vv. 14-16 Peter recited his 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 →
The Resurrection
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Matthew 28:1-20 is the account of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In this passage: First, the reality of the resurrection—“The angel answered and said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. More →
The Sad End
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God has forgiveness available for every sinner who sincerely repents, but sadly many can’t or won’t repent—Judas Iscariot was one. Matthew 27:1-10 provides the record of his miserable end. First, we see proof of Jesus’ More →
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