by Daily Devotionals | Nov 16, 2023 | Daily Devotional
Read: Acts 4:1-14 The Church Emboldened This newly formed Church is rapidly growing, spreading across the city. Peter, John and this newly formed church are facing massive opposition from people in power. But it’s too late for them to stop this rapidly spreading...
by Daily Devotionals | Nov 15, 2023 | Daily Devotional
Read: Acts 3:1-26 Spreading Like Wildfire The newly formed Church persists in connecting, stoking the flames lit by the Holy Spirit, being united to good works. And, despite their cultural problems, this burgeoning Church continues to grow and spread the good news...
by Daily Devotionals | Nov 14, 2023 | Daily Devotional
Read: Acts 2:22-47 Exploding Growing Church As many come to celebrate Pentecost, the apostle Peter boldly preaches in their midst, pointing to Jesus in the Scriptures and telling the people to turn towards the good news about their long-awaited Messiah. The hearts of...
by Daily Devotionals | Nov 13, 2023 | Daily Devotional
Read: Acts 2:1-21 The Church is Born After the apostles chose a replacement for Judas (the one who betrayed Jesus), they confined themselves to small gatherings. However, now it’s Pentecost, one of two annual Jewish harvest festivals. The Holy Spirit fills them with...
by Daily Devotionals | Nov 11, 2023 | Daily Devotional
Read: Acts 1:6-14 A New Beginning The angel said, “Why are you standing here?” It was time for the apostles to get moving and do what Jesus had told them to do. This message is for us as well. We are called to listen and obey. We are called to be the Church,...
by Daily Devotionals | Nov 10, 2023 | Daily Devotional
Read: Acts 1:1-5 The book of Acts reads like a novel – there are heroes, there are villains; people get murdered, run out of town, thrown in prison. There are riots, slanderous characters, shipwrecks and miracles. Throughout it all, we see two story arcs: the...
