Acts 9-10
In Acts 9–10, Saul is converted on the road to Damascus, and God shows that the gospel is for all people as Peter shares Christ with Cornelius and the Gentiles.
In Acts 9–10, Saul is converted on the road to Damascus, and God shows that the gospel is for all people as Peter shares Christ with Cornelius and the Gentiles.
In Acts 7–8, Stephen boldly testifies and is martyred, persecution scatters believers, and the gospel spreads through Philip’s ministry in Samaria and beyond.
In Acts 5–6, the early church grows amid challenges, including internal deceit and external persecution, while the apostles appoint leaders to serve and continue preaching with power.
In Acts 3–4, Peter heals a lame man, boldly proclaims Jesus, and the apostles face opposition yet continue preaching with courage and unity.
In Acts 1–2, Jesus ascends to heaven, the Holy Spirit comes at Pentecost, and the early church is born as the disciples boldly preach and many believe.
As we finish Matthew 5, this first section of the Sermon on the Mount, I am reminded over and over that what I perceive and how I perceive the world to be and function is far different, many times, from the way the kingdom of God works. I grew up with many adages and sayings from parents…
In Luke 17–18, Jesus teaches about forgiveness, faith, humility, persistent prayer, and the coming kingdom, highlighting childlike trust and wholehearted devotion.
In Luke 15–16, Jesus shares parables about the lost and found, including the prodigal son, and teaches about faithfulness, stewardship, and the dangers of loving wealth.
In Luke 13–14, Jesus calls people to repentance, teaches about humility and the cost of discipleship, and emphasizes God’s inclusive invitation to His kingdom.