The Acts of King Jesus
April 16, 2023
Huberson Tape introduces Acts 1:1–11 by showing that Luke and Acts form one continuous story, demonstrating that Jesus’ resurrection was confirmed by convincing proofs and that His work did not end at the cross but continues. He emphasizes that Christ, now ascended and glorified, pours out the Holy Spirit to empower His disciples as witnesses to the ends of the earth.
The Church is Formed
April 30, 2023
Dave Brereton traces the work of the triune God through creation, incarnation, crucifixion, and resurrection to show that Pentecost is the next great act of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in forming the church. In Acts 2:1–13, he explains that the Holy Spirit unites believers into one body, empowers them for witness, and continues today with undiminished power, calling the church to live in unity, holiness, and Spirit-filled obedience. He urges believers not to let secondary differences divide them, but to celebrate the Spirit’s unifying work and participate in God’s ongoing mission to the world.
Begging, Bold Words, and the Beautiful Gate
May 28, 2023
Brent Greiner calls the church to cultivate a high level of expectancy in God’s power, drawing from Acts 3 where Peter and John heal a lame man in the name of Jesus. He emphasizes that believers are instruments of Christ’s healing, offering not merely material help but the transforming power of Jesus that brings joy, restoration, and refreshing through repentance. Just as the miracle opened a door for bold witness, Brent urges the church to keep their eyes open to God’s work, speak about what they see, and faithfully testify so others may encounter Christ.
A Tale of Brother and Sister
August 6, 2023
Dave Brereton expounds Acts 9:32–43 by tracing Peter’s healing of Aeneas and the raising of Tabitha, showing how God works powerfully through ordinary believers in both public miracles and quiet acts of service. He calls the church to faithful participation in God’s ongoing work, whether in visible moments or unseen obedience.
Controversy and Vindication
August 20, 2023
Glenn Smith traces four vignettes in Acts 11 to show how the center of gravity of the early church shifts from Jerusalem to Antioch, bringing geographic, cultural, and numerical expansion as the gospel reaches Greek-speaking pagans. He calls the church to take its context seriously, remain open to the Spirit’s surprising work, and personally learn to recognize and join the hand and grace of God at work.
First Missionary Journey Commences
September 3, 2023
Doug Virgint traces the church at Antioch in Acts 13:1-13 as a Spirit-led, worshiping community that hears God’s voice and responds in obedience by sending Paul and Barnabas into mission. He underscores that God advances His gospel through surrendered people and Spirit-empowered courage in the face of resistance.
First Missionary Journey Continues
September 10, 2023
John Marcogliese traces the first missionary journey in Acts 13:14-52, highlighting both a transition in leadership from Barnabas to Paul and a transition in audience from Jews alone to Jews and Gentiles, showing that the gospel is for anyone and everyone with no one excluded. He calls believers not to be discouraged by division or hardship, but to trust that the Holy Spirit is at work and that in Christ, no one is turned away.
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.
Presenting the Gospel Among the Philosophers
October 22, 2023
Huberson Tape exhorts believers from Acts 17:16-34 to thoughtfully and faithfully present the gospel in a culture that does not share biblical assumptions. By examining Paul’s ministry in Athens, he shows the importance of understanding the spiritual condition and worldview of our audience, starting with the character of the true God, and communicating truth in language people can grasp. He concludes by reminding listeners that success in evangelism is measured by faithfulness, and only God can bring repentance and conversion.
God's Faithfulness
October 29, 2023
Joash John highlights God’s faithful faithfulness in Acts 18:1–18, showing how the Lord sustained Paul during a fearful and discouraging season in Corinth by providing companionship, financial support, fruitful ministry, personal reassurance, and protection from harm. Even when opposition intensified, God confirmed His presence and purpose, reminding Paul that many in the city were His people and that his mission was not yet complete.
Third Missionary Journey
November 5, 2023
Stephen McHarg teaches that Acts 19:1-22 reveals how essential discipleship is to the life of every Christian, as Paul invests in incomplete believers, leads them into fuller understanding of Christ, and sees the Holy Spirit transform both individuals and an entire city. Stephen calls believers to examine whether they are truly following Jesus as Lord, walking in step with the Spirit, discipling others, and removing anything that hinders the Word of God from growing in power.
The Continuity of Discipleship in the Church
November 26, 2023
Leslie Muirhead unpacks Paul’s farewell to the Ephesian elders in Acts 20 as a model for true discipleship, urging believers to move beyond passive faith and intentionally become disciples who make disciples. He highlights five marks of Paul’s model, especially loving presence in the world, faithful teaching of the whole counsel of God, daily repentance and belief in Jesus, and committed participation in the local church community.