The True King Rules
August 27, 2023
Andrew Dawson walks through Acts 12:1–25 as a dramatic clash between Herod and the true King, showing that even in persecution, imprisonment, and death, Jesus remains sovereign. Through James’s martyrdom, Peter’s miraculous rescue, and Herod’s sudden downfall, Andrew emphasizes that believers can trust Christ’s authority and goodness in every circumstance, grounding their confidence in Jesus’ suffering and resurrection.
Freedom From the Chains of Bondage
October 8, 2023
James Fuoco explores Acts 16:16–40 by tracing three powerful scenes of deliverance. He emphasizes that no form of darkness, suffering, or sin can withstand the authority of Christ, and that God often uses trials to accomplish greater redemptive purposes. He concludes with a clear call to believe in the Lord Jesus for salvation and to respond in obedient baptism as an outward declaration of inward freedom.
Showdown in Jerusalem
January 14, 2024
Stephen McHarg examines Acts 21:16–40 to show how Paul responded to persecution with humility, unity, and unwavering trust in God, even amid slander, violence, and arrest. Tracing themes of communion, concern, compromise, and consequence, he highlights Paul’s Christlike restraint and willingness to suffer for the sake of the gospel.