We are still studying the account of the character and martyrdom of Stephen. He was one of the first seven deacons in the church and became the first martyr because of the loving, yet bold witness he made before the very men that condemned Jesus to be crucified. We desperately need churches full of men and women who are like Stephen: full of the Holy Spirit, faith and power.
Book of Acts Part 19 – 6:11-7:53 Read More »
The final verses involved in choosing the first deacons is one point we will focus on in this podcast. This leads into the account of Stephen, who was one of those first deacons, and his life, testimony and martyrdom. We will only have time to dig into the opening thoughts of this account and the catalyst that led to his murder. This is a much needed message today.
Book of Acts Part 18 – 6:5-10 Read More »
In this lesson we will finish studying the second recorded account of persecution that the infant church experienced. We will examine their response to this persecution, which was radical. Then we will begin looking at an important leadership issue that’s recorded at the beginning of Acts chapter six. This deals with the sin of prejudice that crept into the church. The message of this lesson is vitally important for believers today.
Book of Acts Part 17 – 5:36-6:4 Read More »
The second bout of persecution that’s recorded in the Book of Acts is the topic of this study. We ended our last lesson with the apostles in jail. Now we will see them miraculously set free by a supernatural visitor and then they are arrested again. They are now able to testifying about Jesus to the entire Sanhedrin Council. What a great opportunity.
Book of Acts Part 16 – 5:19-35 Read More »
Two vastly different topics are the focus of this lesson that comes out of The Book of Acts, chapter 5. The first topic is the severe discipline that came upon two disciples and the second is the persecution that broke out against the apostles for all the miracles the Lord was using them to perform. These miracles
took place in the Temple and around Jerusalem. Interesting podcast to say the least.
Book of Acts Part 15 – 5:1-18 Read More »
This study is on the response of Peter, John and many fellow believers after the two apostles faced their first bout of persecution. Their prayer was powerful and earthshaking. We will also examine a little more the life of the primitive church and what we will see is beautiful and encouraging.
Book of Acts Part 14 – 4:23-37 Read More »
This teaching is on the persecution Peter and John experienced for being used by God to see a man totally healed who was crippled from birth. This is a needful lesson in our day.
Book of Acts Part 13 – 4:1-22 Read More »
We are going to get into the nitty-gritty of Peter’s sermon after Peter and John were used by God to heal a man who was born lame and was over 40 years old. This remarkable miracle opened the door for Peter to deliver his fiery sermon that brought some of the people to repentance and salvation, while others were filled with anger so that they persecuted Peter and John.
Book of Acts Part 12 – 3:15-26 Read More »
The healing of a lame man and the beginning of the sermon Peter preached as a result of this miracle is the subject of this lesson. This is a challenging study.
Book of Acts Part 11 – 3:4-14 Read More »
In this lesson we will get into some of the dynamics that made the primitive church so powerful. What the Lord has done in the past are prophesies of what He wants to do again. That thought comes from Charles Spurgeon and it is true. The Lord wants the life of the early church to be in the church of today, regardless of the culture.
Book of Acts Part 10 – 2:43-3:3 Read More »
We are only going to dig into two verses in this lesson. They contain some of the fruit that came out of the Day of Pentecost as seen in Acts chapter two. There are two points that stand out. The first is the power of the Holy Spirit that brought 3000 souls to Christ and the second is the devotion those early saints had for Jesus. This is a very important lesson to understand and apply to our lives.
Book of Acts Part 9 – 2:41-42 Read More »
In this lesson we will look at the end of the sermon Peter gave on the Day of Pentecost and see the response of the people to this message. We will also examine a topic he preached after the people inquired into how to be saved. This is a great section of Scripture to dig into, so don’t miss it.
Book of Acts Part 8 – 2:36-40 Read More »
We will continue studying Peter’s first sermon after Christ’s death, resurrection and ascension into heaven, This is a fiery message that was anointed by the Holy Spirit as is proved by the tremendous results it produced. We will see the simple logic Peter used that made this message so influential. Don’t miss this message.
Book of Acts Part 7 – 2:25-35 Read More »
Peter’s first sermon after Jesus rose again is the subject of this lesson. This happened on the Day of Pentecost and the first thing he did was to explain what happened with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Then he told the large crowd what Jesus did for them and then exposed their guilt so that they might come to repentance. This is a great sermon to study.
Book of Acts Part 6 – 2:14-24 Read More »
In this lesson we will be studying when the Baptism in the Holy Spirit was first given and what it accomplished. God’s plan for the true church is to be Holy Spirit filled and we will clearly see this as we dig into these extremely important verses from Acts chapter two.
Book of Acts Part 5 – 2:2-13 Read More »
This lesson focuses upon the 120 followers of Jesus that were meeting in Jerusalem between Christ’s ascension and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost. There are some very interesting and important truths we will study in this lesson.
Book of Acts Part 4 – 1:18-2:2 Read More »
This lesson picks up with Christ’s ascension into heaven when over 500 people witnessed this astounding sight. Two angels suddenly appeared to give the disciples an important message–Jesus is coming back. As real as was His ascension, so will be His second coming. Then the disciples obeyed our Lord’s final command before He ascended and went into Jerusalem to tarry until they received the promised Baptism in the Holy Spirit. This is a soul-stirring lesson.
Book of Acts Part 3 – 1:10-17 Read More »
In this lesson we will be studying the first nine verses of The Book of Acts. In these verses we will see the tremendous importance that is given to the work of the Holy Spirit and the Baptism in the Holy Spirit. This is a faith stirring message , so don’t miss it.
Book of Acts Part 2 – 1:1-9 Read More »
We are beginning a new study from the New Testament – The Book of Acts. This lesson is the introduction to Acts and its author. There is a lot of interesting information that will help us understand this very important historical book that reveals the life of the early church. But Acts is much more than an excellent history book, it’s also an account of the work of the Holy Spirit in birthing and growing the early church. This is a great lesson that’s a good beginning to a soul stirring study.
Book of Acts Part 1 – Introduction Read More »
We now come to the final lesson from the Gospel of Luke. This is about Christ resurrection, ascension and sending out His followers to make disciples of all nations. Jesus told those disciples to first go into Jerusalem and pray until the power of the Holy Spirit fills them and that’s where this Gospel ends, and the Book of Acts picks up. Guess what next book of the New Testament that we will study next?
Gospel of Luke Part 107 – 24:32-53 Read More »
We are now fully immersed in Christ’s resurrection. There are two accounts that we will spend some time studying in this lesson. The first is the role some prominent women played in announcing our Lord’s resurrection. And second, how the resurrected Savior revealed Himself to two disciples. This is a wonderful portion of Scripture to study.
Gospel of Luke Part 106 – 24:5-31 Read More »
In this lesson from the Gospel of Luke we will study the final moments of Christ’s death, His burial and when the stone was rolled away. This is an exciting message and is sure to challenge and encourage you.
Gospel of Luke Part 105 – 23:34-24:4 Read More »
We now come in our study of the Gospel of Luke to the hill called The Skull, otherwise known as Golgotha or Calvary, where Jesus was crucified. We will see the people mocking Him, but we will also see a wicked man become the first convert of the crucified Savior. This is a moving message so don’t miss it.
Gospel of Luke Part 104 – 23:34-43 Read More »
In this lesson from Luke chapter 23 we will study the final moments of Christ’s sham trail and His walk to Calvary. We will learn about a prophesy He made to some women while carrying His cross. This is a stirring message.
Gospel of Luke Part 103 – 23:13-34 Read More »
This lesson begins with Peter’s terrible grief over denying Jesus and then goes on to Christ’s shame trial by the religious Jewish leaders. The Lord then ends up before Pilate, the governor of Judea, followed by a visit to Herod, who was the ruler of Galilee. There are some powerful truths that are addressed in this lesson, so don’t miss it.
Gospel of Luke Part 102 – 22:61-23:12 Read More »