In our passage today, we see Peter and John go to the disciples and tell them what had happened and how they were threatened. We see their prayers. And what do they pray for? Not protection. Not comfort. But boldness. … Continue reading →

Today we see that Peter and John’s preaching have consequences. We see that they are brought before, and they are questioned by the religious leaders. And let’s remember what happened to Peter last time this happened. He denied. He turned … Continue reading →

Today we see the sermon that Peter preached after the crowd was gathered. He goes through all the Old Testament, all the way back to Abraham, where God told him that through Abraham’s descendants, all the world would be blessed. … Continue reading →

We see a pattern begin to emerge in Acts. We saw it in Chapter Two, and we see it today.  A miracle happens. Signs and Wonders happen. And when these signs and wonders happen, it attracts a crowd. And when … Continue reading →

We’ve seen the first sermon, the first altar call, and today we see the first church. These first Christians gathered together for worship, for fellowship, and to live out the Gospel. All were in awe of them, there were signs … Continue reading →

Yesterday was the first sermon that Peter preached on Pentecost. Today is the altar call. We see people convicted and say, what must we do? Peter tells them to repent, believe, be baptized, and be filled with the Holy Spirit. … Continue reading →

Yesterday we looked at the Holy Spirit fall. Today we look at the first sermon preached on Pentecost. We see Peter use the Old Testament to show us that the giving of the Holy Spirit and Jesus’ life, death, and … Continue reading →

Today we will look at Pentecost. What is this day all about? Did you know it was a Jewish holiday before it became a Christian one? What does this holy day tell us about God’s redemptive power and God’s ability … Continue reading →

We see Matthias take the place of Judas in the Apostles. But who were the Apostles? What did they do? Why was it so important to have twelve? What groups did Jesus have around us, and what can this show … Continue reading →

Today we begin a new study. We’ll start looking at the book of Acts, technically the Acts of the Apostles. Today we’ll look at who wrote it (Luke) and the purpose behind this book. It’s the second volume of two … Continue reading →