Things were getting crazy for the disciples now. They were imprisoned, threatened, and even killed because of the gospel they proclaimed. Before they had been transformed by the grace of God and the gospel of Jesus, they were just regular people living regular lives. Now things had gotten uncomfortable for…
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What Would You Do in Stephen’s Shoes?
What would you do in Stephen’s shoes? He was causing quite a stir by performing miracles and signs among the people. Then he was arrested and brought before the Jewish leaders where he boldly spoke an uncomfortable truth they did not want to hear: “You stubborn people! You are heathen…
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Spirit-Filled and on a Mission
The gospel was spreading, and more and more people were being saved. The early church was on a mission to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ, and the disciples enlisted the help of seven men who were well respected and full of the Spirit and wisdom to help. One of…
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Prepare to be Uncomfortable
As the gospel of Jesus Christ began to spread after Jesus’ resurrection, things got uncomfortable for His disciples. They were imprisoned, threatened, and warned to stop. But they had experienced incredible transformation in Christ. They were witnesses to all He had done when He walked the earth. They were witnesses…
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Baffled … but blinded!
The apostles’ miraculous jailbreak baffled the religious leaders. There was no human explanation for their escape. The jail was still securely locked, and the guards were still guarding it as though nothing had happened. But the prisoners had vanished. Did this God-sized intervention suddenly open their eyes to the truth…