Day 11, Acts 11

Acts 11:26 “The disciples were first called ‘Christians’ in Antioch.” It’s not that they were first called Christians in Antioch that intrigued me, but that First Church in Antioch was faithful in their endeavors from the beginning. When the deacons arrived in Antioch, they didn’t do like the other leaders of the early church. Instead, […]Read more »

Day 10, Acts 10

While Peter was still thinking about the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Simon, three men are looking for you. So get up and go downstairs. Do not hesitate to go with them, for I have sent them.” Peter went down and said to the men, “I’m the one you’re looking for. Why have you […]Read more »

Day 9, Acts 9

“When he came to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he really was a disciple. But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles” (Acts 9:26–27). This is a pivotal chapter in the life of the church. Here we see Saul the Jewish […]Read more »

Day 8, Acts 8

There is so much in this chapter that I could write on it for a week. But my favorite “turning of the tables” is found in this passage that I just can’t wait to share it. Do you remember Acts 1:8? Jesus is talking to the eleven remaining Apostles and says, “YOU will be my […]Read more »

Day 7, Acts 7

Okay, I admit it. Acts 7 is my LEAST favorite chapter of the whole book. Almost the whole thing is a recital of Stephen’s first – and last – sermon. It’s not even an exciting sermon. Instead, he starts with Moses and the exodus and paints a sketchy history of Israel through the reign of […]Read more »