Reading Time: 4 minutes
Philip’s ministry had three parts to it. He preached, and the crowds all paid close attention to what he said. He cast out demons (some came out with shrieks). And he healed those who were paralyzed or lame. . . .
Reading Time: 4 minutes
Philip’s ministry had three parts to it. He preached, and the crowds all paid close attention to what he said. He cast out demons (some came out with shrieks). And he healed those who were paralyzed or lame. . . .
Reading Time: 3 minutes
“Our non-Christian neighbors are weary of polarizing political dialogue and are conditioned to distrust religion,” David Faust writes. “Meanwhile, Christians wonder how to share the good news with those who shy away from churches and consider sin a nonissue. . . . Here are some things I have learned about evangelism.”
Reading Time: 2 minutes
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Philip Preaches in Samaria” (Acts 8:4-24), by Mark Scott.
Reading Time: 4 minutes
The main text for this lesson has often been considered a template for selecting leaders in the church—particularly deacons. But maybe it is a template on how the early church resolved problems. . . .
Reading Time: 3 minutes
It’s been said, “When the Lord starts blessin’, the devil starts messin.’” Right when the gospel was taking root and “the number of disciples was increasing” (Acts 6:1), an internal dispute threatened the fledgling church. . . .
Reading Time: 2 minutes
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “The Widows and the Seven” (Acts 2:44-47; 6:1-7), by Mark Scott.
Reading Time: 4 minutes
The church was considered by onlookers not only as a dangerous place but also a desired place. . . .
Reading Time: 3 minutes
The first-century church has a lot to teach us about financial stewardship. In the book of Acts, there was a link between unity and generosity. Giving flowed naturally because the believers “were one in heart and mind” (Acts 4:32). . . .
Reading Time: 2 minutes
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Sharing and Pretending” (Acts 4:32—5:16), by Mark Scott.