Stephen Tells the Story
July 9, 2023
Dave Brereton highlights the life and martyrdom of Stephen in Acts 7:1–8:3, presenting him as a model of humble service, deep scriptural knowledge, Spirit-filled boldness, and Christlike forgiveness. He shows how Stephen’s sweeping retelling of Israel’s history confronts misplaced confidence in land and temple, exposes a pattern of rejecting God’s messengers, and ultimately points to Jesus as the Righteous One.
First Missionary Journey Concludes
September 17, 2023
Bolaji Jegede traces Paul’s first missionary journey in Acts 14:1–26, highlighting the apostles’ perseverance in evangelism amid opposition, misunderstanding, and even stoning. He emphasizes that proclaiming the gospel and making disciples is the believer’s primary mandate, supported by faith, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and sustained through tribulation.
Paul's Defence Before the People
January 21, 2024
Louis Bridgman calls the church to see in Acts 22:1-29 how Paul boldly shares his testimony before a hostile crowd, faithfully recounting who he was before Christ, how Jesus revealed himself, and how his life was transformed. He urges believers to recognize that every conversion is a miracle of grace and to prepare their own testimonies as powerful companions to the gospel.
God Delivers on His Promises
January 28, 2024
Louis Bridgman traces Paul’s harrowing journey from Acts 22:30 to 23:35 to show that God’s promises are absolutely reliable, even when circumstances appear chaotic or life-threatening. Through Roman law, factional conflict in the Sanhedrin, a providential warning from Paul’s nephew, and an overwhelming military escort to Caesarea, God repeatedly makes a way to preserve Paul and fulfill His promise that Paul would testify in Rome.
On to Caesar and Rome
March 3, 2024
Christian Morasse reflects on the seemingly abrupt ending of Acts and shows that Paul’s arrival in Rome is not the end of the story but the continuation of God’s mission, as the gospel advances despite shipwrecks, imprisonment, and opposition. He concludes by urging the church to see itself as part of the ongoing story, faithfully and effectively advancing the gospel in dependence on the Holy Spirit.