In the face of trials, false accusations, and imprisonment, Paul displays the essential qualities of a spiritual leader that are developed when we walk closely with Jesus.

Today we look at the 3 essential ingredients for a revival—a passion for Jesus, the power of the Holy Spirit, and the open confession of sin and anything that lies between us and intimacy with Jesus.

God encouraged and empowered Paul when he was alone and weary…and we learned from Acts 18 and other Scriptures how God longs to do the same for us.

Today we celebrate Mother’s Day, we will see how Paul shared spiritual truth in 3 Macedonian cities, and we look at the parallels between teaching spiritual truths in our homes with how we teach these truths wherever we go in our lives.

Today’s study covers Acts 16 and shows us five lives radically transformed by Jesus—John Mark, Timothy, Lydia, a slave girl, and a jailer.

Today we studied the Council in Jerusalem and their powerful decision to clarify and simplify the Gospel, opening the door for Gentiles to come to Jesus and become part of the church1

Acts 13-14—Paul’s first missionary journey—shows God’s plan for sending His people, empowered by His Spirit, to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8)

Today we studied the advance of the Gospel at Antioch by a whole team of unnamed people, made a big deal about Jesus and shared him—modeling for us the power of multiplication. Then we saw the church in Jerusalem withstand the murder of James and watched Peter’s amazing release from prison…and in spite of Herod’s ego the word of the Lord continued to spread and it multiplied!

Scriptures: Acts 11:19-12:24

Cornelius, a Roman Centurion, and the apostle Peter meet through a Divine Appointment…and God shows that His heard for for Jews and Gentiles to receive the Gospel.

Scriptures: Acts 10

The Gospel continues to make amazing inroads as even Saul, one of the church’s most ardent enemies, meets Jesus on the road to Damascus!

Scriptures: Acts 9

In the face of intense persecution, the early church gets scattered, yet as they flee persecution they continue to proclaim Jesus, and a revival breaks out in Samaria and the Gospel makes inroads into the African continent.

Scriptures: Acts 8

Faced with the challenge of a growing church, the leadership wisely chooses to focus on the ministry of the Word and prayer, which leads to a powerful advancement of the Gospel and to the raising up of powerful leaders, like Stephen.

Scriptures: Acts 6:1-7:60

After praying a desperate prayer in Acts 4:23-31, God shows up in 3 powerful ways—and the early church is empowered and the Gospel goes out!

Scriptures: Acts 4:32-5:42