Monthly Archives: August 2012

“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the LORD…”  Acts 3:19 Forgiveness and refreshment.  Two great gifts that can only really come from God.  The world … Continue reading →

“When he saw Peter and John…he asked them for money…..Then Peter said, ‘Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give to you….” Acts 3:3-6 The crippled beggar asked for what he thought he needed most:  … Continue reading →

“One day Peter and John were going up to the temple…a man crippled from birth was being carried…”  Acts 3:1-2 Life is full.  No doubt about it.  The Christian woman’s to do list includes many items that honor God:  acts … Continue reading →

“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer….And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.”  Acts 2:42, 47b The early believers loved one another.  … Continue reading →

“…God made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.” Acts 2:36 Peter’s words cut to the heart of 1st century listeners then and they cut to the heart of 21st century listeners today.  Jesus is the Christ and … Continue reading →

The before-the-Holy-Spirit Peter was consumed with fear, concerned about the implications of being identified with Jesus.  The after-the-Holy-Spirit Peter stands with courage and boldness.  He speaks the truth to those gathered on the day of Pentecost. Gone is the fear … Continue reading →

“Then they returned to Jerusalem…They all joined together constantly in prayer…”  Acts 1:12a, 14a After Jesus ascended into heaven, the disciples followed His instructions to wait in Jerusalem for the gift of the Holy Spirit. What did they do first?  … Continue reading →

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”  Acts 1:8 The Greek word translated “power” … Continue reading →

“So when they met together, they asked him, ‘Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?’”  Acts 1:6 In response to Jesus’ promise to send the Holy Spirit, the disciples immediately want to know if … Continue reading →

“On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: ‘Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in … Continue reading →