Acts 8 Saul Ravages the Church 1And Saul approved of his execution. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. 2Devout men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him. 3But Saul was ravaging… Continue Reading
Stephen’s Speech 1And the high priest said, “Are these things so?” 2And Stephen said: “Brothers and fathers, hear me. The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran, 3and said to him, ‘Go out from your land and from your kindred and go into the… Continue Reading
Here it comes! Adventure Nights is back – that fun, frenetic, rich, and meaningful week when hundreds gather every night at the Northpoint campus. Yes, we want it to be fun. By all means possible we reach out to connect to every person who comes. We certainly desire that adrenaline flows, excitement abounds, and lasting memories ensue.… Continue Reading
Acts 6 Seven Chosen to Serve 1Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists[r] arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. 2And the twelve summoned the full number of the disciples and said, “It is not right that we should… Continue Reading
Acts 5 Ananias and Sapphira 1But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, 2and with his wife’s knowledge he kept back for himself some of the proceeds and brought only a part of it and laid it at the apostles’ feet. 3But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled… Continue Reading
Acts 4 Peter and John Before the Council 1And as they were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came upon them, 2greatly annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. 3And they arrested them and put them in… Continue Reading
The Lame Beggar Healed 1Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour.[i] 2And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering the temple.… Continue Reading
We are at the Jefferson’s House Tonight (7.14). The address is 347 Selkirk Drive. We’ll see you there from 6:30-8:30! Continue Reading
The Coming of the Holy Spirit 1When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. 2And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested[e] on each… Continue Reading
Acts 1 The Promise of the Holy Spirit 1In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. 3 He presented himself alive… Continue Reading