In this lesson we will study the beginning of Paul’s long persecution and imprisonment that will ultimately lead to his execution by Emperor Nero. There are some important truths that need to be understood that we will dig into in this lesson, so don’t miss it.
Book of Acts Part 50 – 21:10-29 Read More »
Acts chapter 20 opens with Paul leaving Ephesus after Demetrius, a silversmith that manufactured idols, had started a riot in an effort to silence Paul either by death, imprisonment or expulsion from the city. The silversmiths had taken a major decline in their income from the sale of idols because of the revival that swept the city after Paul began preaching the Gospel. After Paul left Ephesus he made his way to Corinth, Greece for a third visit. After this be began heading to Jerusalem, hoping to arrive by the Feast of Pentecost. As we follow Paul’s journey to Jerusalem we see a man who loves Jesus with his entire being and loves people compassionately.
Book of Acts Part 47 – 20:1-24 Read More »
In the portion of Acts 19 that we are studying we will see the results of authentic revival that took place in Ephesus and the persecution that came about because of it. This is a powerful lesson, and the truths found in it, we need to apply to our lives.
Book of Acts Part 46 – 19:21-41 Read More »
In this portion of Acts we will find Paul ministering in Corinth. He stays there for roughly two years and has much fruit from it. Yet in spite of his powerful ministry opposition arose and the people were hindered by unbelief. There are some powerful lesson we will go over in this study.
Book of Acts Part 43 – 18:5-23 Read More »
In this lesson we will study Paul’s ministry in Thessalonica, Berea and Athens. He had a very exciting life to say the least and we will have a chance to learn a little about his extraordinary missionary work.
Book of Acts Part 41 – 17:7-26 Read More »
This lesson is on Paul and Silas’ ministry to Philippi and Thessalonica and how those 2 cities were shaken. The God of the Book of Acts is the God of today. He hasn’t changed and the revivals of old are prophesies of what He wants to do again. May this lesson stir your heart and soul.
Book of Acts Part 40 – 16:32-17:6 Read More »
Paul is used to cast a demon out of a girl who was a slave. Then the slave owners turned on Paul and Silas and had them publicly stripped naked, beaten with rods and then thrown in prison. They had a very busy day to say the least. This is an exciting lesson.
Book of Acts Part 39 – 16:13-31 Read More »
In this lesson we will study the revival that came to Lystra and the persecution that broke out, where Paul was stoned to death. Some believers gathered around him and he came back to life. Then Paul and Barnabas went to Derbe and the revival spread through that city. The two apostles then traveled to their home church in Antioch, Syria. This was a very exciting time for Paul and Barnabas.
Book of Acts Part 36 – 14:19-15:3 Read More »
Paul and Barnabas were forced to move their missionary work to Iconium because of persecution. In that ancient city in Asia Minor revival broke out, but eventually they were forced to leave there because of persecution. From there they went to Lystra and Derbe where the revival spread. In Lystra the Lord healed a man that was born a cripple and had never walked. Zeus was the patron deity of the city and the people thought that Barnabas was Zeus and Paul was Hermes. That made for one exciting meeting to say the least.
Book of Acts Part 35 – 13:48-14:18 Read More »
This is a continuation of the study examining the message Paul preached in a synagogue in Asia Minor. This was a soul stirring, mind shocking sermon that simultaneously produced authentic revival and persecution. This happened in Antioch of Pisidia and this is where a major change came to the missionary work of Paul and Barnabas. Don’t miss this teaching.
Book of Acts Part 34 – 13:28-48 Read More »
This is the account of the apostle Peter’s miraculous escape from prison. It’s an exciting, humorous and tragic story. It’s also one that is sure to stir your faith, so don’t miss it.
Book of Acts Part 31 – 12:6-25 Read More »
The portion of Scripture we will be looking at will cover a few events. First, we will look at Barnabas, who was used of God to minister in Antioch, Syria. He then seeks after Paul who is in Tarsus and Barnabas takes him to Antioch where they labor together for a year of fruitful ministry. A prophecy was given that famine was coming to Judah and Barnabas and Paul took an offering to those who were suffering. During this time Herod Agrippa murdered James, the brother of John, whom Jesus called the Sons of Thunder. Herod then arrested Peter and put him in prison. A big surprise was coming, for the king didn’t take into account the power of a praying church that would upset all his plans. There are some powerful truths that we will dig into in this lesson, so don’t miss it.
Book of Acts Part 30 – 11:24-12:5 Read More »
We are in the portion of Acts chapter 9 that goes into Paul’s actual conversion and what that looked like. Salvation not only comes through Christ alone, but there is only one kind of salvation and we see this lived out in Paul. He was a New Testament believer. It is of the utmost importance that we return to the Biblical model of salvation and forsake America Christianity that by and large is a perversion of the real thing. The podcast will end looking a Peter being used to heal a lame man. This is a good lesson.
Book of Acts Part 25 – 9:17-35 Read More »
The portion of Acts chapter 9 that we will be studying will bring us to the point where Saul, whom we know by his Greek name Paul, is brought to the brink of salvation. This is an exciting story and a powerful example of the work of the Holy Spirit that we need in the church today.
Book of Acts Part 24 – 9:1-16 Read More »
We will finish studying the life and martyrdom of Steven. This is a soul-stirring account that gives us a good view of the Biblical faith. Then we will begin looking at another of the first deacons of the church who was a true radical for Jesus.
Book of Acts Part 20 – 7:54-8:5 Read More »
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 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 »
This is the 500th lesson for The Radical Truth Podcast. This one comes out of Luke 21 and is about Christ’s second coming. There are five prophetic verses in this chapter that deals with the destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans, which happened in 70 AD. This was 40 years after Jesus made this prophesy. This is a soul-stirring message to help believers live ready for our Lord’s soon return.
Gospel of Luke Part 96 – 21:13-27 Read More »
As we begin studying Luke chapter 21 we will take a close look at a widow whom Jesus praised. This is followed by the Lord prophesying the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple. Then we will start examining Christ’s teaching on His second coming. There is some good stuff to dig into in this lesson.
Gospel of Luke Part 95 – 21:1-12 Read More »
We will begin studying a new account in Luke which is about an expert in the Mosaic Law that tried to entrap Jesus. The Lord turned the table on the lawyer and forced him to answer a question Jesus presented to him. This is a challenging exchange that teaches some important truths on what it means to follow Jesus. This interaction leads into the Parable of the Good Samaritan that we will begin examining at the end of this lesson.
Gospel of Luke Part 55 – 10:25-31 Read More »
First Peter 4:4-6 are the verses we will study today. The two principle ideas that we will dig into is that people will think true Christians are strange because they do not practice sin and that the Lord will judge the living and the dead. This is a practical, yet very challenging podcast as we look at some of the struggles that come to those who are genuine followers of Jesus.
First Peter Part 28 – 4:4-6 Read More »