Stephen, full of faith and power, performs wonders yet faces fierce opposition from the synagogue of the Freedmen. Discover how the Holy Spirit empowered him with unresistible wisdom even as false witnesses arose.
Explore the origin of deacons in Acts 6:1-7—how the early church addressed prejudice, appointed servants, and restored unity to fuel gospel growth.
The apostles’ Spirit-empowered works mirrored Christ’s, confirming the gospel amid signs, wonders, and growing multitudes—yet true ministry endures through faithful proclamation today.
In Acts 4:32–37, the early church displays profound unity of heart and soul, sharing all things freely so none lacked—a glorious witness to Christ’s transforming grace.
Faced with threats, the early church prayed not for deliverance, but for boldness to speak God’s word. May we likewise seek courage to proclaim Christ.
Peter seizes a miracle to preach Christ: You killed the Prince of Life, yet in ignorance. Repent, and times of refreshing will come! (Acts 3:11–19)
Acts 2:42–47 – What the earliest church devoted themselves to: teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer. A model of joyful, generous, simple Christian community.