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...
Peter and John head to the temple to pray, and there’s this crippled man begging at the gate—same spot for years. They heal him in Jesus’ name, and just like that, he’s up—walking, leaping, praising God! The folks in the temple courts know him; they’re stunned. Peter...
People say it all the time: “Let’s get back to the early church!” But what does that even mean? In Acts 2, Peter preaches at Pentecost, and 3,000 people come to Christ—baptized, just like that! Wow, imagine being there. So, what did this newborn church do next? Acts...
Luke’s writing Acts, chronicling the church’s birth through the apostles’ deeds. I’ve read this tons of times, but today it hit me: as the disciples wait for the promised Holy Spirit, they ask Jesus: Acts 1:6 (CSB) “So when they had come together, they asked him,...
Jesus had appeared to His disciples twice since rising from the dead, and now it’s the third time. Peter says, “I’m going fishing,” and the others join him. These lifelong fishermen work all night—nothing. Not a single catch. Then Jesus calls from the shore: John 21:5...
