The killing of Shephen causes the Church to scatter, and Phillip ends up in Samaria proclaiming the Gospel. Many come to the Lord including a sorcerer named Simon… but does he really understand the Gospel? And being led by the Holy Spirit, Phillip teaches an Ethiopian about Jesus from Isaiah 53.
Category: New Testament
Acts 6, 7 & 8:1-3
The first deacons are selected to help minister to the people. Stephen is one of the first and not only can serve tables but can give an amazing sermon that leads to his death.
Acts 5:12-42
“We ought to obey God rather than men.” That’s what Peter testified before the Sanhedrin after being let out of jail by an angel and continuing to declare the name of Jesus after being ordered not to.
Acts 4:5 – 5:11
What is the fallout of healing a lame man? What is the consequence for lying to the Holy Spirit? The adventure continues with Peter, John and all the new followers of Jesus.
Acts 3 – 4:4
Acts 2:14-47
Acts 1 – 2:13
The Lord ascends and the Church is born with the baptism of the Holy Spirit. And that same power from on high is available to us today, in fact vital in proclaiming the wonderful works of God!
Philippians 4
Philippians 3
Philippians 2
Looking out for the interest of others, not self-seeking but serving one another for the Gospel. Jesus did not come for His sake but ours, to pay for our sin and to set an example to follow.