The apostles in Jerusalem heard reports of Philip’s work in Samaria. They sent Peter and John to the Samaritan city where Philip was preaching and proclaiming Christ to the Samaritans. Philip also healed many and delivered many from unclean spirits. Many believed and rejoiced. Peter and John prayed for the new believers to receive […]
The prayer of the week is based on Amplified Bible Acts 4:12 Thank You Father for Your Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. To You belong praise, worship and adoration – for You send Your Holy Spirit into each person who receives Jesus as Savior and Lord. There is salvation (in and through) no […]
Magic arts and magic acts astonish the crowd today. How do they do that? Have you noticed magicians rarely reveal the how of their magic acts? People are captivated by a good magician. Simon was such a magician. He had astounded the people of Samaria for a long time. In fact, Simon had top […]
Philip waited on tables with Stephen and five other godly men. Stephen was stoned to death, the first martyr because of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. After Stephen was killed there was a great persecution headed up by Saul in Jerusalem. Many followers of Christ fled to other areas of Judea and north […]
Followers of Christ…where are you faithfully serving God…what God-given responsibility have you been given? Philip waited tables…and to wait tables, what were the requirements? The apostle’s came to the prayerful and practical solution to a problem in the Jerusalem church. Not all the widows were receiving the food that should have been given […]
Whenever the word “therefore” is found in Scripture, go back to the verses before that word and find out what it is “there for”. (NASB) Acts 8:4 “Therefore, those who had been scattered went about preaching the word.” Stephen had been stoned to death because of preaching Jesus Christ. After that the persecution […]
Stephen had been stoned to death for his faith in the resurrected Lord Jesus Christ. A young man stood there, watching, and whole-heartedly agreed with the execution. In fact those who were throwing stones laid their robes at his feet. His name was Saul. (Acts 7:47-60; 8:1) On that very day a great […]
The prayer of the week is based on Matthew 28:18-20 Praise and adoration and honor and glory belong to You, Elohim. You are the triune God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, yet One God. All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to You, Son of God…for this reason You commanded […]
The Sanhedrin: (a Council of Seventy-one Jewish religious leaders) They were hearing the defense and accusations of Stephen…he turned his trial around and accused them! They were “cut to the quick,” they were furious! (Acts 7:54) Stephen: full of the Holy Spirit He gazed into heaven as he finished his defense. Amazing […]
Dictionary: accusation Law A formal charge brought before a court against a person, stating that he is guilty of some punishable offense. Stephen brought formal charges against the court itself, stating that they were guilty of punishable offenses…three separate charges! “Listen” as Stephen levels three accusations against his accusers at his trial in […]