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15 All who were sitting in the Sanhedrin looked intently at Stephen, and they saw that his face was like the face of an angel. We are not sure what changed about Stephen’s face at that moment in history. We don’t know if it glowed or how it changed. All we know is that somethingContinue reading “20Aug2009 Acts 6:15”

2 So the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, “It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables. These Apostles knew what their ministry was. They did not want to get distracted from the calling of God. They didn’t wantContinue reading “19Aug2009 Acts 6:2”

41 The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name. What a statement! They rejoiced at suffering disgrace. They felt that the disgrace they were suffering meant they had done something right. God was smiling His favor on them by allowing them to suffer disgrace. ThatContinue reading “17Aug2009 Acts 5:41”

32 We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him. Obedience and the presence of the Spirit working in us are two indicators that we are Jesus-followers. This is exactly what the religious leaders were so upset about. They wanted people to beContinue reading “16Aug2009 Acts 5:32”

29 Peter and the other apostles replied: “We must obey God rather than men! There are some things in life that are black and white, no grey areas. Peter and the others have been thrown in prison again for preaching Jesus and the resurrection. Not only that, but when they preach God shows up withContinue reading “15Aug2009 Acts 5:29”

17 Then the high priest and all his associates, who were members of the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. Sometimes our jealousy can get out of hand. We dwell on what we don’t have and our minds plot evil on others. Maybe we don’t get all the way to the point ofContinue reading “14Aug2009 Acts 5:17”

11 Great fear seized the whole church and all who heard about these events. Imagine that! Two people die suddenly for trying to appear more generous than they really were. I can think of quiet a few ceremonies before the media that are staged to highlight a gift. The oversized check is brought out andContinue reading “13Aug2009 Acts 5:11”

2 With his wife’s full knowledge he kept back part of the money for himself, but brought the rest and put it at the apostles’ feet. Deception can be deadly. These two people could have lived a long life if they had just been honest. They could have said, “We sold our land and hereContinue reading “12Aug2009 Acts 5:2”

34 There were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned lands or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales 35 and put it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to anyone as he had need. Some believe this verse supports a government redistribution of wealth.Continue reading “11Aug2009 Acts 4:34-35”

27 Indeed Herod and Pontius Pilate met together with the Gentiles and the people of Israel in this city to conspire against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed. As Peter and John pray following their release from jail, they outline their understanding of who was responsible for Jesus’ death. It is interesting that heContinue reading “10Aug2009 Acts 4:27”