Acts 7: 44 – 60, 8: 1 Stephen’s speech to the Sanhedrin – Part 4 Our ancestors had the tabernacle of the covenant law with them in the wilderness. It had been made as God directed Moses, according to the pattern he had seen. After receiving the tabernacle, our ancestors under Joshua brought it withContinue reading “Acts 7: 44 – 60, 8: 1 Stephen’s speech to the Sanhedrin – Part 4”
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Acts 7: 17 – 29 Stephen’s speech to the Sanhedrin – Part 2
Acts 7: 17 – 29 Stephen’s speech to the Sanhedrin – Part 2 ‘As the time drew near for God to fulfil his promise to Abraham, the number of our people in Egypt had greatly increased. Then “a new king, to whom Joseph meant nothing, came to power in Egypt”. He dealt treacherously with ourContinue reading “Acts 7: 17 – 29 Stephen’s speech to the Sanhedrin – Part 2”
Acts 6: 8 – 15 Stephen seized
Acts 6: 8 – 15 Stephen seized Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed great wonders and signs among the people. Opposition arose, however, from members of the Synagogue of the Freedmen (as it was called) – Jews of Cyrene and Alexandria as well as the provinces of Cilicia and AsiaContinue reading “Acts 6: 8 – 15 Stephen seized”
Acts 5: 1 – 11 Ananias and Sapphira
Acts 5: 1 – 11 Ananias and Sapphira Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. With his wife’s full knowledge he kept back part of the money for himself, but brought the rest and put it at the apostles’ feet. Then Peter said, ‘Ananias, how isContinue reading “Acts 5: 1 – 11 Ananias and Sapphira”
Acts 4: 32 – 37 The believers share their possessions
Acts 4: 32 – 37 The believers share their possessions All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And God’s grace wasContinue reading “Acts 4: 32 – 37 The believers share their possessions”
Acts 3: 11 – 26 Peter speaks to the onlookers
Acts 3: 11 – 26 Peter speaks to the onlookers While the man held onto Peter and John, all the people were astonished and came running to them in the place called Solomon’s Colonnade. When Peter saw this, he said to them, ‘Fellow Israelites, why does this surprise you? Why do you stare at usContinue reading “Acts 3: 11 – 26 Peter speaks to the onlookers”
Acts 3: 1 – 16 Peter heals a lame beggar
Acts 3: 1 – 16 Peter heals a lame beggar One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer – at three in the afternoon. Now a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every dayContinue reading “Acts 3: 1 – 16 Peter heals a lame beggar”
Luke 23: 32 – 43 The crucifixion of Jesus
Luke 23: 32 – 43 The crucifixion of Jesus Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to be executed. When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals – one on his right, the other on his left. Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them,Continue reading “Luke 23: 32 – 43 The crucifixion of Jesus”
Luke 23: 26 – 31 The crucifixion of Jesus – the daughters of Jerusalem
Luke 23: 26 – 31 The crucifixion of Jesus – the daughters of Jerusalem As the soldiers led him away, they seized Simon from Cyrene, who was on his way in from the country, and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus. A large number of people followed him, includingContinue reading “Luke 23: 26 – 31 The crucifixion of Jesus – the daughters of Jerusalem”
Luke 22: 7 – 23 The Last Supper – Part 1
Luke 22: 7 – 23 The Last Supper – Part 1 Then came the day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed. Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, ‘Go and make preparations for us to eat the Passover.’ ‘Where do you want us to prepare for it?’ they asked. HeContinue reading “Luke 22: 7 – 23 The Last Supper – Part 1”
Seeking the Light 