“Then the Lord said to him, ‘Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.’” Acts 7:33 (NIV) Hey friends 👋 We’re continuing through Acts, so open your Bible and study along with me. 📖 Stephen continues recounting Israel’s history and now turns his attention to Moses. Verses 17–29 As the time drew near for God to fulfill His promise to Abraham, the Israelites multiplied in Egypt. (v. 17) But a new king came to power who oppressed God’s people an

“The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia…” — Acts 7:2 (NIV) Hey friends 👋 We’re continuing through Acts, so open your Bible and study along with me 📖 Stephen has been brought before the high priest and instead of defending himself he begins by pointing back to the faithfulness of God! ✨ Verses 1–8 Stephen begins with Abraham: “The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia…” (v. 2) 🌍 God called Ab

“So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith.” Acts 6:7 Hey friends! 👋 We’re continuing through Acts, so open your Bible and study along with me 📖 The early church was growing rapidly, but with growth came new challenges. Let’s see how the apostles responded! Verses 1–7 🤝 As the number of disciples increased, a complaint arose because some widows were being overlooked in the d

“The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.” Acts 5:41 Hey friends 👋 We’re continuing through Acts, so open your Bible and study along with me. 📖 Last week, Peter boldly proclaimed the gospel and declared, “We must obey God rather than human beings!” Rather than repenting the religious leaders became furious. Verses 33–39 When the members of the Sanhedrin heard Peter’s words, they were furious and want

“We must obey God rather than human beings!” Acts 5:29 Hey friends 👋 We’re continuing through Acts, so open your Bible and study along with me 📖 After being miraculously freed from prison, the apostles didn’t run or hide. They obeyed the Lord’s command and, “At daybreak they entered the temple courts… and began to teach the people.” 🙌 Verses 21–28 The Sanhedrin gathered, expecting the apostles to still be behind bars. Instead, the officers returned saying, “We found the ja

“Go, stand in the temple courts,” he said, “and tell the people all about this new life.” Acts 5:20 Hey friends 👋 We’re continuing through Acts—so open your Bible and study along with me 📖 After the sobering account of Ananias and Sapphira, Luke turns our attention back to what God is doing through His Church. Despite opposition, the gospel continues to advance. Verses 12–14: “The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people…” ✨ Luke also tells us: “More and m

“But Peter said, ‘Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit?’” Acts 5:3 Hey friends 👋 We’re back in our Acts study—so open your Bible and study along with me 📖 Acts 5 begins with a sobering account of Ananias and Sapphira. It isn’t ultimately about money. It’s about truth. Verses 1–2: Ananias and Sapphira sell a piece of property 🏠 But Luke tells us they “kept back part of the money” while pretending to give the full amoun

“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” — Galatians 5:1 (NIV) Hey friends 👋 This week we’re taking a short break from our Acts study as we celebrate Independence Day weekend, where our nation just experienced its 250th anniversary! 🇺🇸 As Americans, we’re blessed with many freedoms. But there’s one freedom that stands above them all! The freedom we have in Christ ✝️ America has been

“There were no needy persons among them…” — Acts 4:34 (NIV) Hey friends 👋 We’re continuing through Acts—so open your Bible and study along with me 📖 The believers have just been filled with the Holy Spirit and are boldly proclaiming Jesus 🕊️ But the evidence of God’s work wasn’t only seen in their preaching. It was also seen in how they cared for one another. Verse 32: “All the believers were one in heart and mind.” ❤️ Their unity wasn’t just something they bel

“As for us, we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.” Acts 4:20 Hey friends 👋 We’re continuing through Acts—so open your Bible and study along with me 📖 Peter and John have just declared that salvation is found in Jesus alone ✝️ Now they stand before the same religious leaders who opposed Jesus. Verse 13: “When they saw the courage of Peter and John…” 👀 The leaders were amazed because they recognized them as “unschooled, ordinary men.” Then comes one of t

“Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12 (NIV) Hey friends 👋 We’re continuing through Acts—so open your Bible and study along with me 📖 Peter and John have just witnessed a lame man healed in the name of Jesus. ✨ The crowd was amazed. But not everyone was celebrating. Verses 1–3: Luke tells us the religious leaders were “greatly disturbed because the apostles were teaching the people,

“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out!” Acts 3:19 Hey friends 👋 We’re continuing through Acts—so open your Bible and study along with me 📖 A man who had been lame from birth has just been healed in the name of Jesus ✨ The crowd is amazed. But Peter immediately redirects their attention. Verses 11–12: As people gather around in wonder, Peter asks: “Why do you stare at us as if by our own power or godliness we had made this man walk?” 👀 Peter ref

“Then Peter said, ‘Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.’” Acts 3:6 (NIV) Hey friends 👋 We’re continuing through Acts —s o open your Bible and study along with me 📖 In Acts 3, Peter and John are heading to the temple at the time of prayer 🙏 And sitting near the temple gate was a man who had been lame from birth ⚠️ Verse 2 says he was “being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put ev

“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” Acts 2:42 (NIV) Hey friends 👋 We’re continuing through Acts—so open your Bible and study along with me 📖 Peter has just declared that Jesus is both Lord and Messiah 👑 And in verse 37, the people are deeply convicted: “They were cut to the heart …” ❤️ The Gospel wasn’t just information. It confronted them. So they ask: “Brothers, what shall we do?” In Verse 38 Pete

“God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of it.” — Acts 2:32 (NIV) Hey friends 👋 We’re continuing through Acts — so open your Bible and study along with me 📖 Peter is still preaching at Pentecost, and now he turns to King David. 👑 Why? Because the crowd respected David deeply. He was Israel’s greatest king and the one God promised would have a throne established forever 📜 Verses 29–31: Peter says plainly: “David died and was buried, and his tomb is her

“God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death!” Acts 2:24 Hey friends 👋 We’re continuing through Acts — so grab your Bible and study along with me 📖 Peter is still preaching at Pentecost 🔥 The crowd has just heard about the outpouring of the Spirit, and now Peter turns their attention directly to Jesus. Verse 22: “Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs …” Peter reminds them that Jesus’ ministry was public 👀

“In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people.” Acts 2:17 (NIV) Hey friends 👋 We’re continuing through Acts — so open your Bible and study along. 📖 Last week we read about how the Spirit came 🔥 People heard the wonders of God in their own languages 🌍 Some were amazed … Others mocked 🍷 So Peter stands up! Verses 14–15: Peter addresses the crowd boldly: “These people are not drunk…” The same Peter who once denied Jesus is now publicly proclaiming tru

“All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit.” Acts 2:4 (NIV) Hey friends 👋 We’re continuing through Acts—open your Bible and follow along with me. 📖 Jesus has ascended ⬆️ The disciples have been waiting… praying… expecting. 🙏 Now—God moves! Verses 1–2: “When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together…” Unified. In one place. Waiting on God. 🤝 Then suddenly — “A sound like a violent wind… came from heaven…” 🌬️ Not gradual. Not predictable. A moment they couldn’t

“Then they all joined together constantly in prayer.” Acts 1:14 (NIV) Hey friends 👋 As we continue through Acts, I’d encourage you—follow along in your Bible and study this with me in your own time with the Lord 📖 The disciples have just watched Jesus ascend. ⬆️ He’s alive. He’s exalted 👑 And He told them to wait. So what do they do while they wait? They pray 🙏 Verse 14: Luke says they were “constantly in prayer.” Not occasionally. Not casually. Constantly. 🔥 Before the

“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses.” Acts 1:8 (NIV) Hey friends 👋 We’re starting something new — walking through the book of Acts together and we’re looking at what happened then and what it means for us now! Acts picks up where Luke left off — everything Jesus began to do and teach because the work of Jesus didn’t end with the resurrection ... It continues through his people! Verses 3–5: Jesus didn’t just rise and disappe