Sunday, June 24, 2012 Jerusalem enjoyed the status of being the “Christian Hub” as the Gospel of Jesus Christ began to spread through Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria. However, when the Gospel landed in Antioch, things changed. A new hub was established. Most of us have a few hubs whereby we can share the Gospel with … Read more
Sunday, June 17, 2012 God had reserved the people of Israel for his purpose and had reserved certain practices which made them distinct. In Acts 10, we see Peter shocked to find that many of those reserved things which meant so much to them were now released from that reservation. What does that mean for … Read more
Acts 11 In our readings this week, some of the Jewish believers are surprised that the Gospel transforms Greeks as well. We find that all people can experience repentance that leads to life. Monday, June 18 Read Acts 11:1-18. After hearing Peter’s story of the Spirit being poured out on Gentile believers, the Jewish believers … Read more
Sunday, June 10, 2012 God has a funny way of choosing leaders. He doesn’t use the same standards for qualifications that we use when we elect leaders. Yet, we see God work through them in powerful ways. One of the most unlikely leaders? Saul. Readings: Exodus 3:1-14, Acts 9:1-22, Luke 5:1-11 GodSpeak Readings for Acts 9 [one_half] … Read more
Acts 10 In our readings this week, we read of Cornelius the centurion and his conversion. Through this story we are shown that the Gospel is for everyone – Jew and Greek alike. Monday, June 11 Read Acts 10:1-23. The angel tells Cornelius to call for Peter. Why doesn’t the angel just share the Gospel … Read more
Sunday, June 3, 2012 The story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch is often used to show how we are to take our chances to explain the Bible to people. In the original language the eunuch asks for Philip to guide him. To guide is very different than to explain. Listen to Pastor Seabaugh as he guides … Read more
Acts 9 In our readings this week, we witness Saul’s conversion on the road to Damascus. God takes the chief persecutor of His Church and gives him and new mission, His mission. Monday, June 4 Read Acts 9:1-19. While Saul was “still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples” God transformed him. God seems … Read more
Acts 8 In our readings this week, the church is scattered throughout Judea and Samaria while God continues to work through his disciples. Monday, May 27 Read Acts 8:2-25. As the church is scattered throughout Judea and Samaria, we see the beginning fulfillment of Acts 1:8. God uses persecution to drive his followers out into … Read more
Sunday, May 27, 2012 “Forgive them.” It’s hard enough for us to say when people wrong us. How hard must it have been for Steven when he was being stoned to death for what he believed. Listen to Vicar Lusienie Fofana preach on the power of forgiveness. Readings: Psalm 22:16-21, Acts 7:54-60, Luke 23:31-35 GodSpeak Readings … Read more
Acts 6:8-8:1 In our readings this week, we read about the stoning of Stephen. Stephen was a man ‘“full of God’s grace and power” who boldly confessed Christ even until death. Monday, May 21 Read Acts 6:8–Acts 7:19. When asked about the charges against him, Stephen launches into a well-formed retrospective history of God’s people. … Read more