What Do You Do When Truth Challenges Tradition? (Acts 6:8-7:60)
Stephen was falsely accused, preached anyway, and became the first Christian martyr. Explore Acts 6:8-7:60 and what to do when truth challenges your traditions.
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Is There a Right Way to Organize a Church? (Acts 6:1-7)
A complaint about widows and food led to the first division of labor in the church. Explore Acts 6:1-7 and what it teaches about church leadership.
Read MoreHow Did God Intervene for the Apostles? (Acts 5:12-42)
Miracles, a midnight jailbreak, and an unexpected defender on the Sanhedrin. Explore Acts 5:12-42 and the different ways God stepped in for the apostles.
Read MoreWhy Did God Strike Down Ananias and Sapphira? (Acts 4:32-5:11)
Barnabas gave generously, but Ananias and Sapphira faked it and died. Explore Acts 4:32-5:11 and what this sobering story teaches about the fear of the Lord.
Read MoreHow Should Christians Respond to Opposition? (Acts 4:23-31)
Threatened by the most powerful men in Jerusalem, the first believers didn’t pray for revenge. Explore Acts 4:23-31 and their surprising prayer for boldness.
Read MoreWhen Should Christians Defy Religious Authority? (Acts 4:1-22)
Peter and John were arrested and ordered to stop speaking about Jesus. Explore Acts 4:1-22 to learn when believers should obey spiritual leaders and when they must refuse.
Read MoreWhat Is the Power of Jesus’ Name? (Acts 3:1-26)
A man lame from birth walks and leaps through the temple courts. Explore Acts 3:1-26 to see where the power really came from and what God truly promises us.
Read MoreWhat Made the Early Church Grow? (Acts 2:42-47)
The first church went from 120 people to thousands. Explore Acts 2:42-47 to see the marks of a healthy, growing church and why growth is ultimately Jesus’ work.
Read MoreWhat Does Acts 2:38 Teach About Baptism and Salvation? (Acts 2:37-41)
Peter told the crowd to repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins. Explore Acts 2:37-41 to see what it teaches about faith, repentance, and baptism.
Read MoreWhat Is the Real Gospel? (Acts 2:22-36)
The first sermon of the church age wasn’t about money, politics, or self-improvement. Explore Acts 2:22-36 to rediscover the real gospel Peter preached about Jesus.
Read MoreWhy Did Peter Quote Joel at Pentecost? (Acts 2:14-21)
Peter’s first sermon begins with an ancient promise from the prophet Joel. Explore Acts 2:14-21 to see how the Spirit’s arrival changed how God relates to his people.
Read MoreWhat Happened on the Day of Pentecost? (Acts 2:1-13)
Wind, fire, and many languages marked the birth of the church. Explore Acts 2:1-13 to see what happened at Pentecost and why the Spirit came with power.
Read MoreWhat Should You Do While You Wait on God? (Acts 1:12-26)
Jesus told his followers to wait for the Spirit, but he didn’t tell them how. Explore Acts 1:12-26 to see how connection, prayer, and Scripture shape faithful waiting.
Read MoreDoes God Favor One Nation Over Another? (Acts 1:6-11)
The disciples wanted Jesus to restore Israel’s kingdom. Explore Acts 1:6-11 to see how Jesus redirected them to a mission that invites every nation into God’s kingdom.
Read MoreWhy Did Luke Write the Book of Acts? (Acts 1:1-5)
Acts is the second half of Luke’s two-part story. Explore Acts 1:1-5 to see how Jesus’ resurrection launched a movement of people who didn’t just believe but acted.
Read MoreCan a Christian Who Wanders Be Brought Back? (James 5:19-20)
After four intense chapters, James ends with an invitation, not a condemnation. Explore James 5:19-20 and how God uses ordinary believers to bring wanderers home.
Read MoreCan Ordinary Christians Pray Powerful Prayers? (James 5:13-18)
James says prayer belongs in every season of life, and it isn’t reserved for professionals. Explore James 5:13-18, from anointing the sick to Elijah’s prayers.
Read MoreWhy Does James Warn Against Planning Without God? (James 4:13-5:6)
James confronts confident business plans that leave God out, then warns wealthy landowners who hoard and oppress. Explore James 4:13-5:6 and what it says about money.
Read MoreHow Can You Tell Godly Wisdom From Worldly Wisdom? (James 3:13-18)
James says real wisdom isn’t measured by what you know but by how you live. Explore James 3:13-18 and the difference between earthly wisdom and wisdom from above.
Read MoreWhy Does James Call Worldly Christians Adulterers? (James 4:1-10)
James traces church fights back to selfish desires and calls worldliness spiritual adultery. Explore James 4:1-10 and the humble path back to God’s grace.
Read MoreWhy Is Favoritism a Sin? (James 2:1-13)
James rebuked a church for honoring the rich and dishonoring the poor. Explore James 2:1-13 to see why favoritism is a sin and how mercy triumphs over judgment.
Read MoreWhy Is the Tongue So Hard to Tame? (James 3:1-12)
James says no human being can tame the tongue. Explore James 3:1-12 to see why our words are so powerful and how God changes the heart they come from.
Read MoreCan Faith Without Works Save You? (James 2:14-26)
James says faith without deeds is dead. Explore James 2:14-26 to see how James and Paul agree, and why genuine saving faith always shows up in how we live.
Read MoreDoes God Tempt Us? (James 1:13-18)
James says God never tempts anyone, but he does give every good gift. Explore James 1:13-18 to see where temptation comes from and how God gives us new birth.
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