Acts 12:19-13:3
The death of Herod and the commissioning at Antioch are placed next to each other for the sake of contrast--they reveal the difference between earthly, and Kingdom leadership.
The Dog Next Door
Acts 12:1-19
Peter escapes from prison and enjoys a comic interlude with his supporters.
Up the Antioch
Acts 11:19-30
In this passage we see the formation of the first multi-ethnic church. It's in this context that Barnabas brings Saul alongside for a foundational year of ministry.
Authentic Christianity
Acts 11: 1-18
In Peter’s confrontation with his critics, he strikes the humble tone of a witness, not a teacher, yet in these few verses he has much to teach us about living as authentic Christians in today’s world.
The First Gentile Converts
Acts 10:34-11:1
Peter announces a certain kind of gospel message to a certain kind of audience. Attending to those details helps us to be better followers of the Gospel.
Anyone Can Come To God
Acts 10:1-35
In Acts 10, God throws open the doors to anyone who would come and meet Him. From working through an appointed people, to an anointing available to all people.
Get Filled and Carry On
Acts 9:32-43
Whether in times of violent opposition, or times of peaceful security, Peter gets on with the job of imitating Jesus, in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Come As You Are
Acts 9:19-31
The story of Saul after his conversion tells us of the importance of coming to God as we are, of allowing His Spirit to transform us and of the power that is in community.
The Spirit, Conversion, and Abundant Life
Acts 9:1-19
Paul's conversion shows us something about the power of the Spirit for personal change, and about how God prepares us for abundant life in His service.
Surrender
Acts 8:26-40
The story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch invites us to look back at the choice Jesus gives us. Will we surrender to Him?