Saul was transformed from a persecutor to preacher in just a few days, showing us that one does not have to spend years of preparation before one goes to work for the Lord.
Todays Scripture: Acts 9:18-25
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When Peter and John laid their hands upon the new believers in Samaria, they received the Holy Spirit. But how did Peter and John know that they new believers had received?
Todays Scripture: Acts 8:17-19
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In the early church, there was no division between the “believers” and the “more committed believers,” a group known as “the disciples.” David proves it.
Todays Scripture: Acts 9:26-31
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Luke’s record found in Acts 6:7, “the number of the disciples continued to increase greatly,” if interpreted to harmonize with one popular concept of discipleship, exposes the fallacy of that popular interpretation.
Todays Scripture: Acts 6:7-14
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Only God knows how much jealousy has motivated the evil in the world and within Christendom. The trouble with jealousy is that it guards itself jealously.
Todays Scripture: Acts 5:17-20
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In his defense before the Sanhedrin, Stephen clearly debunks the accusations that had been made against him and proves himself to be biblically knowledgable and theologically orthodox. In the end, however, his defense does not save him from the same hatred that murdered his Lord.
Todays Scripture: Acts 6:15-7:10
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Those who debate about large versus small Christian meetings should consider the biblical purpose of both, a topic David considers today from Acts 5.
Todays Scripture: Acts 5:17-23
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Why did Stephen reiterate, in his lengthly defense, the histories of Joseph and Moses?
Todays Scripture: Acts 7:9-37
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Defending himself and his fellow companions before the Sanhedrin, Peter declared, “We must obey God rather than men!” That wonderful declaration should be the creed of every Christian.
Todays Scripture: Acts 5:23-32
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As Peter concluded his defense before the Sanhedrin, he ended with a cutting comparison that likened them to their predecessors, who rejected the leaders God appointed over them.
Todays Scripture: Acts 7:37-51
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