Reflections on Acts 27 Acts 27 fascinates on many levels. It gives us a vivid, first-person account of a hair-raising nautical adventure, complete with danger, intrigue, shipwreck, and survival. It showcases what courageous Christian leadership looks in a chaotic situation. …
Category: Acts
Preaching Up a Storm from Acts 27
Coming in at #8 on our all-time most viewed list is this post from 2016. While my words in this post are targeted to preachers and teachers of God's Word, they have relevance to all of us who want to…
The Church in Action (Acts 8)
Acts 8 divides into two halves, both focused on the ministry of Philip, one of the seven leaders chosen to serve the widows in the Jerusalem church (6:5). The first half of the chapter tells of Philip’s ministry in Samaria…
The Church in Action (Acts 7)
Acts 7 is the longest in the book of Acts (60 verses), following the shortest (chapter 6 has 15 verses). In chapter 7 we hear Stephen’s defense before the Sanhedrin. Having been charged with “speaking against this holy place and…
The Church in Action (Acts 6)
This shorter chapter serves several purposes: 1) it gives further evidence of the church’s internal life and external rapid growth in Jerusalem; 2) it introduces us to Stephen—a man who will be prominent in the next chapter; 3) it continues…
The Church in Action (Acts 5)
Acts 5 contains two major accounts: Ananias and Sapphira (1-11) and the apostles’ miraculous ministry and run-in with the Sanhedrin (12-42). In the opening verses, we see two members of the newly formed church pretend to be more generous than…
The Church in Action (Acts 3)
Each week, I am seeking to post my written reflections on one chapter in the book of Acts. Last week: Acts 1. This week: Acts 3. My prayer is that your mind and heart will be challenged and encouraged by…
The Church in Action (Acts 2)
Each week, I hope to post my written reflections on one chapter in the book of Acts. Last week: Acts 1. This week: Acts 2. My prayer is that your mind and heart will be challenged and encouraged by these…
The Church in Action (Acts 1)
Several years ago, I spent my morning devotional time studying through the book of Acts. Each week I dug into one chapter, recording my observations, insights, and questions. I gained a great deal from the study; my mind was stretched…
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