Good morning!  Today we will continue our reading in Acts chapter 8, verses 4 - 8. The reading begins with the scattering of the believers (if you missed Friday’s devotion you may want to read that first) and seeing God’s presence in the midst of persecution. Bible Verses – Acts 8:4 - 8 NLT “4 But … Continue reading Crowds Listened

Happy Friday! We spent several weeks going through Acts chapter seven. We read about God’s faithfulness throughout the centuries and a few chapters before that in Acts chapters 1-6 we saw God’s faithfulness to his followers at that time. This morning we are beginning in chapter 8, and within the chapter we will see heart … Continue reading A Wave of Fear and Persecution

Happy Thursday! Today is our final read in Acts chapter seven. These verses end with the leaders response, Stephen’s cryout to the Lord and the introduction of a notorious persecutor of Christians. Join me as we read verses 54-60. Have a wonderful day. Bible Verse – Acts 7:54-60 NLT “54 The Jewish leaders were infuriated by … Continue reading He Was Concerned For Them

Happy Wednesday! We have come to the end of Stephen’s sermon to the Jewish High Council/leaders in Acts chapter seven. Stephen filled with the Holy Spirit is closing up his message with a question and reflection time. Join me as we re-cap andbread, Stephen’s final words to the council. Re-cap of Stephen’s sermon: • 3 … Continue reading Greater Than Our Plan

Good morning! This chapter in Acts is filled with with so much information. Stephen (see Acts 6 for more information on Stephen) was preaching…he was sharing the gospel message as a summary from the beginning books of the Bible so that the Jewish High Council could understand what God did through the prophets, through Jesus … Continue reading God Went With Them