Acts 3-4
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 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.
In Luke 11–12, Jesus teaches about prayer, warns against hypocrisy and greed, and calls His followers to trust God and remain watchful.
In Luke 9–10, Jesus sends out His disciples, is transfigured, and teaches about true discipleship and loving one’s neighbor, including the parable of the Good Samaritan.
In Luke 7–8, Jesus performs miracles, forgives sins, teaches in parables, and demonstrates His authority over nature, demons, sickness, and death.