What could be so important as to interrupt our series on the Acts of the Apostles? Father’s Day which falls on this coming Sunday. Why is it so important? Because Dad’s need to be encouraged.
Today is the Jewish holiday Shavuot, the Feast of Weeks, also known as Pentecost.
Yesterday we had some fun with Peter and John’s discussion with the temple leadership, but Peter hit upon something truly important and worthy of consideration.
Discovery! It is a word that evokes excitement and a spirit of adventure. In truth, however, every discovery from early exploration to modern medicine is merely a discovery of what has been there all along.
The Acts of the Apostles hits the ground running at the start and doesn’t let go for the first five chapters. From the ascension of Jesus to an angelic prison break with plenty of threats, arrests, healings and exorcisms in-between to keep the reader enthused every event and miracle seems bigger than the last. Until…
Following the instructive deaths of Ananias and Sapphira the apostles continued to showcase God’s power and authority.
In Acts chapter 3 Peter and John were having an amazing day. They had been to prayer twice already, at nine and noon, and now at three in the afternoon they were able to heal a lame man and tell all who were there about Jesus, the Messiah.
As promised last week, its time to examine the hostel situation referenced in Acts 2.41-.47 (also in 4.32-5.11). Many believe this passage is an approving nod toward socialism, which is a dangerous error.
The events may have played out in the Temple courts rather than on 34th Street, but a miracle occurred all the same. With thousands of Jews becoming followers of Jesus in Judaism’s capital city, we’re told the high priests and all the Sadducees became jealous and ordered the arrest of the apostles.
In Acts 4.32 through 5.11 we get a glimpse into the culture of the early church. We’ve already shown that the economic situation of the early church was not socialist in its structure, but was rather based on grace and generous giving.
As promised last week, its time to examine the hostel situation referenced in Acts 2.41-.47 (also in 4.32-5.11). Many believe this passage is an approving nod toward socialism, which is a dangerous error.
The passage we turn to today, Acts 2.41-.47, appears to slow the action at last but in reality reveals the origin of the church.