This passage is loaded with life-changing material that meets a wide range of spiritual needs. It is a story of what most of us would call a “worst-case-scenario” in terms of evangelism. It seems like a public-speaking catastrophe. Imagine that two men steal the microphone at your regular town meeting and end up arrested; walking…
Read MoreWritten by Ken Braddy – Manager of Adult Ongoing Bible Studies at Lifeway “Then the Twelve summoned the whole company of disciples and said, ‘It would not be right for us to give up preaching about God to handle financial matters. Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the…
Read MoreWritten by Ken Braddy – Manager of Adult Ongoing Bible Studies at Lifeway Christian Resources “After they called in the apostles and had them flogged, they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus and released them. Then they went out from the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to…
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When the two campuses of my church combine for worship, we sing each verse and chorus twice; once in English and once in Spanish. I’m a lousy singer with limited range, so belting out a Chris Tomlin bridge twice in a row is difficult, but it is so worth it. I apologize to everyone in…
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“So those who accepted his message were baptized, and that day about 3,000 people were added to them. And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to the prayers. Then fear came over everyone, and many wonders and signs were being performed through the apostles. Now all…
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