After Stephen’s martyrdom and the intense persecution that scattered the disciples from Jerusalem, Philip landed in Samaria. God worked miracles through him as he preached the good news of Jesus. People were baptized, crowds were amazed—and even Simon the sorcerer...
Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, is preaching truth in the synagogue. They can’t argue back, so they pay liars to drag him before the Jewish leaders. He delivers an incredible sermon—Abraham, Moses, the prophets—recapping God’s promises and Israel’s rebellion. Then...
The early church was growing—and facing growing pains. They cared generously for each other, especially widows, with no safety net back then. But a hitch: non-Jewish widows were overlooked in food distribution. The apostles, stretched thin, gathered everyone and said,...
God was doing incredible miracles through the Apostles as He established the church. In fact, people would bring the sick and the lame out on mats so that even Peter’s shadow would heal them as they passed by, and they were healed. They would go to the temple courts...
God was setting the tone as the church began. The Holy Spirit gave them boldness to proclaim Jesus’ resurrection and a heart to share everything, caring for each other. Acts 4:34-35 (CSB) “There was not a needy person among them because all those who owned lands or...
