Tag: Acts

[:en]In Corinth (vs. 1-17) Paul left Athens and went to Corinth.  There, he met Aquila and his wife Prescilla.  He stayed and worked with them as a tentmaker.  During Sabbath day, he preached that Jesus was Christ.  Many Corinthians heard and believed and were baptized.  Among them were Crispus, the synagogue ruler and his entire… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Acts 18[:]

[:en]In Thessalonica (vs. 1-9) Paul and Silas came to Thessalonica explaining to them the scriptures and proving that Jesus is the Christ who suffered and raised from the dead.  Many believed but the Jews were jealous.  They rushed to Jason’s house in search of Peter and Silas.  They accused Jason of welcoming them into his… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Acts 17[:]

[:en]Timothy Joins Paul and Silas (vs. 1-5) Timothy’s mother was a Jewish while his father a Greek.  His mother Eunice and grandmother were believers and had great influence upon Timothy.  Since he was a half-bred, Paul asked Timothy to be circumcised to avoid barriers to his witness for Christ. Paul’s Vision of the Man of… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Acts 16[:]

[:en]In Iconium (vs. 1-7) Paul and Barabas visited Iconium and spent considerable time there speaking boldly for the Lord.  The people there were divided.  Some sided with the Jews while others sided with the apostles.  Then they found out a plot to stone them and fled to cities of  Lystra and Derbe, where they continued… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Acts 14[:]

[:en]Barnabas and Saul Sent Off (vs. 1-3) The church “set apart” Barnabas and Saul for a special task. Aside from  “set ting apart” our pastors, missionaries and Christian worker for their special tasks, we should also dedicate ourselves to use our time, money and talents for God’s work. On Cyprus (vs. 4-12) Paul and Barnabas missionary… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Acts 13[:]

[:en]Peter’s Miraculous Escape from Prison (vs. 1-19) King Herod Agrippa persecuted the Christians in order to please the Jewish leaders who opposed him.  He was the son of Aristobulus IV and grandson of Herod the Great.  His sister was Herodias who was was responsible for the death of John the Baptist. James and John were… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Acts 12[:]

[:en]Peter Explains His Actions (vs. 1-18) After the conversion of Cornelius, Peter went back to Jerusalem.  The believers were shocked that Peter had eaten with the Gentiles.  But Peter explained everything to them.  So they had no further objections and praised God. We must not judge the behavior of fellow believers before hearing them out. … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Acts 11[:]

[:en]Cornelius Calls for Peter (vs. 1-9) Caesarea was the most important city port on the Mediterarean in Palestine.  It served as the capital of the Roman province of Judea, and the first city to have Gentile Christians a non-Jewish church. Cornelius was devout and God-fearing who gave generously and prayed regularly.  An angel of the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Acts 10[:]

[:en]Saul’s Conversion (vs. 1-19) Saul was zealous for his Jewish belief and he began to persecute anyone who believed in Christ (the followers of the WAY).  As Saul traveled to Damascus to persecute Christians, he was confronted by Jesus Himself.  A light from heaven flashed around him and he became blind.  The Lord talked to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Acts 9[:]

[:en]The Church Persecuted and Scattered (vs. 1-3) A great persecution broke out against the church at Jerusalem.  The believers were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria.  Godly men buried Stephen and mourned deeply for him.  But Saul began to destroy the church and drag off men and women and put them in prison. Philip in Samaria… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Acts 8[:]