Acts 12:18-13:1: Herod's pride leads to his downfall, the church faces persecution, but God's providence prevails as Barnabas and Saul are set apart for His work.
In Acts 12:5-19, Peter is imprisoned, but the early church prays fervently. An angel frees him, showing God's power. Rhoda humorously forgets to open the gate.
We explored Acts 12, focusing on early Christian prophecy, Agabus's famine prediction, the church's aid to Judea, Herod's persecution, and "Easter" in the KJV.
In Acts 11:19-26, early believers spread the gospel to Gentiles in Antioch, marking a new era. Barnabas encouraged them, and "Christian" first emerged as their identity.
In a teaching session, we explored Jesus' return, distinct from His resurrection, with signs preceding it. Acts highlighted the Holy Spirit's role in uniting Jews and Gentiles.
In Acts 10:42-43, Peter testifies to Cornelius, highlighting Jesus as Judge and Savior. This marks a shift from law to grace, extending salvation to Gentiles.
We explored Acts 10:38-41, highlighting Jesus as fully God and man, His ministry, resurrection, and the importance of faith nurtured by God's Word.
In Acts 10:29-37, Peter learns that God's cleansing through Jesus extends to all, urging us to view everyone equally and share the Gospel beyond barriers.
In a 2016 session, we explored Acts 10:13-28, where Peter's vision redefined purity laws, urging acceptance of Gentiles and highlighting love over strict codes.
In Acts 10, the Gospel expands beyond Jews, marked by visions involving food and animals. Cornelius, a devout Roman, and Peter learn God's plans are inclusive.
In a recent teaching, we explored Saul's transformation to Paul in Acts 9:23-31. His bold preaching led to threats, escape, and eventual acceptance by the disciples.
Saul's journey to Paul is a tale of conversion and divine purpose. Once a persecutor, he encounters Jesus, is blinded, and later restored by Ananias, becoming a vessel for God.
On the road to Damascus, Saul, a persecutor of Christians, encounters a divine light, leading to his spiritual awakening. Ananias, guided by a vision, aids him.
In a 2016 session, Acts 9-10's pivotal shift in Christianity was discussed: Saul's conversion and Peter's mission to Cornelius, opening the Gospel to Gentiles.
In a teaching from July 3, 2016, Philip, led by the Spirit, explains scripture to an Ethiopian eunuch, who then seeks baptism, highlighting faith's transformative power.
A teaching from June 26, 2016, explores Simon Magnus's story, highlighting spiritual struggles and the importance of faith. It encourages trusting God's guidance.
In Acts 8:14-23, Simon the Sorcerer, once influential in Samaria, believed in Christ but misunderstood the Holy Spirit's gift, prompting Peter's rebuke on true faith.
We explored Acts 8:1-13, focusing on the early church's challenges and faith's power. Saul's persecution spread the gospel, with Philip's miracles in Samaria inspiring joy.
In a recent teaching, we explored the early Christian church's transition in Acts, focusing on Saul's role from persecutor to apostle, spreading the Gospel to Gentiles.
Stephen, filled with the Holy Spirit, confronted his accusers, accused them of resisting God, and forgave them as he was martyred, echoing Jesus' forgiveness.
