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Paul and Barnabas perform miracles, and are called Zeus and Hermes. They were considered to be gods in human form. Paul and Barnabus were so attuned to God’s glory and God’s work, they visibly demonstrated their shock and fear by … Continue reading →

Paul and Barnabas head to Iconium where people are split in how they receive the word. When they are nearly killed for their message, they move on to Lystra. There’s a man there who Paul heals. That did it. No … Continue reading →

Saul is also called “Paul.” when he, Barnabas,and John Mark, were on the island of Cyprus. We don’t know for certain why, but I suspect Paul was a more mission sensitive name. Saul turned his attention to Greek speaking people, … Continue reading →

Herod is looking to kill Peter who had escaped prison. The people want to appease Herod so he will share food during the famine. They praise him as a god and he dies suddenly. Another suddenly stricken story, in chapter … Continue reading →

But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles. Acra 9:27 Barnabas means son of encouragement, and we all need those in our lives. He built a bridge between Saul and the apostles. Barnabas understood why the early Christians … Continue reading →

You’re out of your mind,” they told her. When she kept insisting that it was so, they said, “It must be his angel.” Acts 12:15. Persecution of the church resulted in spreading the Gospel. Peter is imprisoned, but with the help … Continue reading →

“I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism 3but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right.” Acts 10:35-36 I love this sermon by Peter. It’s an honest admission. He … Continue reading →

So when I was sent for, I came without raising any objection” (Acts 10:29). Peter arrives at Cornelius’ house where he’s gathered a lot of people. Despite the law, Peter understands from his vision that this Gentile/Jew association is right. … Continue reading →

“Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel.” – Acts 9:15 The church needed Greek speaking servants to help Greek-speaking widows, God had already prepared … Continue reading →

Peter is staying with a tanner. I’ve heard that uncleanliness might be foreshadowing this next event with Cornelius; Cornelius is a Gentile so is also unclean. God shakes up expectations and sends Peter to chat with Cornelius. God clarifies the … Continue reading →