Acts 12:1-25 Introduction: 1. After a period of peace, Herod Agrippa I initiated a new persecution. 2. James, the brot…
Special Bulletin: Your Kingdom Come (PM)
Matthew 6:9-10 Introduction: 1. In Matthew 6:1-18, Jesus taught to do right things for right reasons. In verses 5-1…
In the Shadow of the Apostles: A Vibrant Church at Antioch (AM)
Acts 11:19-30 Introduction: 1. The church at Syrian Antioch is a church worthy of emulation. Interestingly, a chur…
Special Bulletin: A God-Shaped Vacuum (PM)
Acts 17:22-34 Introduction: Human beings engage in seemingly endless pursuits in life, some good and healthy, som…
In the Shadow of the Apostles: The Conversion of Cornelius (AM)
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…