How responsive are you to God’s leading? Do you drag your feet, put off doing what you know you should do? Philip had been a waiter in Jerusalem. A man chosen to do that job because he had a good reputation, he was filled with the Holy Spirit of God and also filled […]
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 […]
Jesus said, “For where two or three have gathered together in my name, I am there in their midst.” Matthew 18:20 NASB This prayer is based on Amplified Bible Acts 4:12Shall we pray… Thank You Father for Your Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. To You belongs praise, worship and adoration – for You send […]
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 them. […]
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 was stoned to death because of preaching Jesus Christ. After that the persecution began […]
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 […]
Jesus said, “For where two or three have gathered together in my name, I am there in their midst.” Matthew 18:20 NASB This prayer is based on Matthew 28:18-20Shall we pray… I come to praise and adore You; honor and glory belong to You, O LORD. You are the triune God; Three Persons: Father, […]
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 that he could […]