It is upsetting when our faith is mocked, misrepresented, or silenced, but it should not be surprising. The world has always been full of people who oppose God and His only means of salvation, Jesus Christ. Hatred and ridicule are often directed at those of us who love Jesus. So,…
Word about Jesus’ resurrection and the good news of salvation was spreading fast in Jerusalem, but not everyone was happy about it. And as the persecution intensified, the disciples scattered. About thirty miles north, in the city of Samaria, people were eager to hear the good news and to see…
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…
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…
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…