Acts 6:1-Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a complaint against the Hebrews by the Hellenists, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution. In Acts, the early church began with members being added, but by chapter 6, the numbers were multiplying. Since we understand that multiplication is repeated addition, we canContinue reading “Multiplication & Division!”
Category Archives: Study of the Book of Acts
A Supernatural Jailbreak!
Acts 5:20-But at night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out, and said, “Go, stand in the temple and speak to the people all the words of this life.” The largest jailbreak in history happened in Tehran, Iran, on February 11, 1979. I was in bible college at the time whenContinue reading “A Supernatural Jailbreak!”
Great Fear!
Acts 5:1- But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession. And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part and laid it at the apostles’ feet. NKJV The Book of Acts is loaded! So many things were happening to and through the apostles that it would takeContinue reading “Great Fear!”
No Other Name!
Acts 4:12- Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” NKJV In my last post, I interrupted my study to express my absolute joy at the majesty of God’s creation. However, in this post, I return to the study ofContinue reading “No Other Name!”
Using His Name!
Acts 3:6- Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.” NKJV When I began this study, I began with the fact that I believe this book is about the Acts of the Holy Spirit, more thanContinue reading “Using His Name!”
Growing Through Fellowship
Acts 2:42- And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. NKJV We’re still in chapter 2 of Acts, and a lot of things have happened. First, the Spirit of God comes in like a mighty rushing wind baptizing the disciples and they speak in new tongues. Then,Continue reading “Growing Through Fellowship”
It’s For Today!
Acts 2:4- “And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.” NKJV and-they-spoke-with-tongues_.mp3 My last post found me with too much to say and too little space to say it in. Needless to say, this is a love topic for me. Today,Continue reading “It’s For Today!”
But You Shall Receive Power! Revised!
Acts 1:8 – “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. KJV but-you-shall-receive-power_.mp3 In Luke 24:49, Jesus told His disciples: Behold, I send theContinue reading “But You Shall Receive Power! Revised!”
The Bridge
Acts 1:1- The former account I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach. NKJV In today’s post, I will begin a study of the book of Acts. The book is often called the Acts of the Apostles, but some refer to it as the Acts of the Holy Spirit, a titleContinue reading “The Bridge”
Wonderful Jesus! 