A few insights into God's Word.
He and all his family were devout and God-fearing; he gave generously to those in need and prayed to God regularly. Acts 10:2 Cornelius was a Roman centurion, a soldier in the Roman army. He had a strong belief in God, yet he knew there was something more than just believing in God. God gave... Continue Reading →
At once he began to preach in the synagogues that Jesus is the Son of God. Acts 9:20 Saul was a religious leader that was very devout in following God according to the law of Moses and the sacrificial system. After Jesus left the earth, Saul began to persecute everyone who followed Jesus, because it... Continue Reading →
Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. Acts 8:4 The leaders of the temple and the government were putting pressure upon the Christians to give up their belief in Jesus. Persecution was rising and many people were being tossed into prison and scattered away from their homes. As they were scattered... Continue Reading →
"You stiff-necked people! Your hearts and ears are still uncircumcised. You are just like your ancestors: You always resist the Holy Spirit!" Acts 7:51 Stephen had been falsely accused of blasphemy and the people were ready to stone him. He stood up and spoke how God has been working in mankind since the beginning of... Continue Reading →
But they could not stand up against the wisdom the Spirit gave him as he spoke. Acts 6:10 Stephen had been going around speaking the gospel message. The leaders of the city were upset, because his speaking was changing the people and their ways of living. They had set up false witnesses to be able... Continue Reading →
