Jesus is Greater Than the Angels Scripture: Hebrews 1 (NIV) 1 In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of...
Stephen is Stoned by the Sanhedrin Scripture: Acts 7:54-60 (NIV) 54 When the members of the Sanhedrin heard this, they were furious and gnashed their teeth at him. 55 But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw the...
The Legacy of Moses & the Prophets Scripture: Acts 7:17-53 (NIV) 17 “As the time drew near for God to fulfill his promise to Abraham, the number of our people in Egypt had greatly increased. 18 Then ‘a new king, to whom...
The Legacy of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob & Joseph Scripture: Acts 7:1-16 (NIV) 1 Then the high priest asked Stephen, “Are these charges true?” 2 To this he replied: “Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory...
Stephen is Seized by the Sanhedrin Scripture: Acts 6:8-15 (NIV) 8 Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed great wonders and signs among the people. 9 Opposition arose, however, from members of the Synagogue of the...
Solving Church Growth Problems Scripture: Acts 6:1-7 (NIV) 1 In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Hellenistic Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the...
The Apostles Rejoice in Suffering Scripture: Acts 5:17-42 (NIV) 17 Then the high priest and all his associates, who were members of the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. 18 They arrested the apostles and put them in the...
The Apostles Heal Many Scripture: Acts 5:12-16 (NIV) 12 The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers used to meet together in Solomon’s Colonnade. 13 No one else dared join them, even though they...
A Case Study In Honesty Scripture: Acts 5:1-11 (NIV) 1 Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. 2 With his wife’s full knowledge he kept back part of the money for himself, but brought the...
Selfishness vs. Selflessness Scripture: 3 John (NIV) 1 The elder, To my dear friend Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 2 Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along...