Acts 10:1-11:18 Introduction: 1. After detailing Peter’s miraculous ministry at Lydda and Joppa (9:32-43), the narr…
In the Shadow of the Apostles: From Persecutor to Preacher (AM)
Acts 9:1-31 Introduction: 1. This section records the most famous conversion in the book. 2. It likewise displays the…
That Your Joy May Be Full: The Joy of Certainty (PM)
1 John 5:14-21 Introduction: As we bring this series to a close, we conclude with further assurance of the fellowshi…
In the Shadow of the Apostles: The Ethiopian Eunuch (AM)
Acts 8:26-40 Introduction: 1. Last week we saw the gospel flow into Judea and Samaria (8:1-25). This week the gospel…
That Your Joy May Be Full: Victory in Jesus (PM)
1 John 5:4-13 Introduction: 1. 1 John has given several important tests of one’s spiritual condition. 2. Here he descr…
In the Shadow of the Apostles: The Gospel Goes to Samaria (AM)
Acts 8:4-25 Introduction: This text zooms in on the work of Philip, also one of the seven (6:5), later known as “Phili…
That Your Joy May Be Full: Walking in Brotherly Love (PM)
1 John 4:7-5:3 Introduction: The recurring theme of love which has been discussed twice before in 1 John (2:7-11; 3:…
In the Shadow of the Apostles: The First Martyr (AM)
Acts 6:8-8:4 Introduction: 1. Today we see prior threats become violence as Stephen is martyred. 2. This event detona…
That Your Joy May Be Full: Spiritual Discernment (PM)
1 John 4:1-6 Introduction: Skeptics falsely accuse Christians of blindly accepting the faith without critical ex…
In the Shadow of the Apostles: Growing Pains (AM)
Acts 6:1-7 Introduction: 1. Last week we saw another problem facing the church from outside. 2. Today we see the threat…