Acts 11:23 – When he came and saw the grace of God, he was glad, and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast purpose. It is such a wonderful thing to see the grace of God at work in someone’s life, especially when it is someone you have been praying… Continue reading Steadfast and Faithful
Acts 10:34,35 – So Peter opened his mouth and said: “Truly I understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.” Have you ever found that you had misconceptions about certain people? Peter certainly did. Even though the Lord had commissioned… Continue reading Concepts Challenged
Acts 9:4,5 – And falling to the ground he heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?” And he said, “Who are you, Lord?” And he said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.” Jesus’ followers were absolutely terrified of Saul which is why they were all scattered throughout the… Continue reading Turned Around
Acts 8:12 – But when they believed Philip as he preached good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptised, both men and women. Philip, like Stephen, had been one of the chosen seven. Following Stephen’s death, the disciples fled Jerusalem as Saul was on a mission to… Continue reading The Right Place
Acts 7:60 – And falling to his knees he cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” If ever there was a man who reflected Jesus, it was Stephen. Luke first introduces us to him in chapter 6 when the first catering committee was elected. Seven men of good… Continue reading Grace in Action
Acts 7:47/48 – But it was Solomon who built a house for him. Yet the Most High does not dwell in houses made by hands. Across the world there is the misconception among some/many that God resides in the buildings that are built for the purpose of meeting with him. For those people, in order… Continue reading God’s House
Acts 5:29 – But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men.” As the apostles continued with boldness, many signs and wonders were regularly done among the people (v12) and more than ever believers were added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women (v14). The people recognised their own… Continue reading God Above All
Acts 4:11/12 – This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone. And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. Often when I’m studying scripture, I will look at different… Continue reading Cornerstone
Acts 3:19/20 – Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord. Only good things happen when we turn from our sin: Turning brings forgiveness – “that every one may turn from his evil way, and that I may forgive… Continue reading Times Of Refreshing
Acts 3:8 – And leaping up he stood and began to walk, and entered the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God. This is such a joyous verse (and it makes you want to sing the little chorus too). Peter and John were going to the temple for afternoon prayers and as they… Continue reading God’s Provision
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