From morning till evening he explained and declared to them the kingdom of God. Acts 28:23 Real ministry happens in the marathon. It doesn’t happen in the sprint. Paul didn’t rush through his talk to the Jewish leaders in Rome.…
It is because of the hope of Israel that I am bound with this chain. Acts 28:20 Chains don’t always limit you. Sometimes they launch you. Paul sat in Roman custody, shackled to a guard, yet his influence had never…
“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?’ And I said, ‘Here am I. Send me!’” Isaiah 6:8 God’s mission will go forward with or without you. But you’ll…
So there was great joy in that city. Acts 8:8 Joy isn’t just an emotion but evidence that God is at work. When Philip preached Christ in Samaria, the result wasn’t just converts but citywide joy. The people felt “great…
Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. 1 Peter 3:15 Sharing your faith isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about sharing your story. Many…
Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Messiah there. Acts 8:5 Philip walked straight into enemy territory because God’s love made him brave. For generations, Jews had been taught that Samaritans were half-breeds, heretics, and enemies…
On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem… Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. Acts 8:1,4 Scattering feels like loss until you realize Who’s doing the scattering. The early church…
True church growth flows from transformed lives celebrating Christ together.
Their joy came from knowing Jesus had conquered the one thing that powered all fear.
They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Acts 2:45 Greed dies when grace comes alive in your heart. These early believers didn’t sell their possessions because someone preached about tithing or forced them into communism.…