NASB) Acts 6:7 “The word of God kept on spreading; and the number of the disciples continued to increase greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were becoming obedient to the faith.” What are some of the things we can learn from the above verse?*The word of God kept spreading in […]
There was a problem among believers and how did the apostles solve it? Problem:|(NASB) Acts 6:1 “NOW AT this time while the disciples were increasing in number; a complaint arose on the part of the Hellenistic Jews against the native Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily serving of food.” Problem […]
NASB) Acts 6:1 “NOW AT this time while the disciples were increasing in number; a complaint arose on the part of the Hellenistic Jews against the native Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily serving of food.” Problem: The church was growing in Jerusalem. People were turning to Jesus as their Savior […]
A captain of the guards (the Jewish temple guards) and his men were sent to bring back the apostles from the temple area to the high priest and the Council. The guards feared for their lives because of the apostles’ popularity among the crowds in Jerusalem. (Acts 5:26) The accusation and condemnation of the […]
The dictionary defines “jealous” or “jealousy” as: 1. Fearful or wary of being supplanted; apprehensive of loss of position or affection. 2. Resentful or bitter in rivalry; envious. What were the events which gave the reasons for jealousy on the parts of the high priest, the Sadducees and other religious leaders? […]
The apostles were given the power of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost. (NASB) Acts 2:1-4 “WHEN THE day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place.2 And suddenly there came from heaven a noise like a violent rushing wind, and it filled the whole house where they were […]
A husband (Ananias) and his wife (Sapphira) had agreed to lie about land they had sold to appear generous and pious. They had kept part of the money for themselves but had said they had given the full amount for the work of God. (Acts 5:1-2) Peter confronted Ananias who did not retract […]
(NASB) Acts 5:1-6 “BUT A man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property,2 and kept back some of the price for himself, with his wife’s full knowledge, and bringing a portion of it, he laid it at the apostles’ feet.3 But Peter said, ‘Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to […]
Jesus said, “For where two or three have gathered together in my name, I am there in their midst.” Matthew 18:20 NASB Shall we pray… Based on Acts 1:8 Lord God of the Bible…Your Son, Jesus, told His followers that they would receive power when the Holy Spirit would come upon them. Jesus also […]
Peter prayed to the Lord God after his release from prison (he was imprisoned for preaching about the risen Lord Jesus Christ). This prayer began by acknowledging the Creator God who made heaven, the earth and the sea and all that they contain…this God of the Holy Bible is Creator. (Acts 4:23-24) Peter […]