The Story of Eutychus - Acts 20

In Acts chapter 20, we see that familiar passage where Eutychus falls asleep in church and falls out a window to his death. Now, I’ve heard some preachers use this story to emphasize how important it is to pay attention in church and to not fall asleep. But, I tend to believe that this story [...]

Paul’s journey to Corinth - Acts 18 & 19

Continuing my reading through the book of Acts, I find Paul’s journey to be full of the similar stories. Paul would escape riots and persecution in one town, then move on to the next. When Paul gets to Corinth, however, Paul is instructed to stay a while (from chapter 18):
9 One night the Lord spoke [...]

The Greek idol to an unknown god - Acts 17

I love to read about Paul’s journey’s. In chapter 17, we see where Paul and the team head to Thessolanica and Berea, then heads for Athens. There, Paul takes a look around and is “greatly distressed” to see all the idols the people of Athens have built. If you’re familiar with Greek mythology, you know [...]

To circumcise or not to circumcise - Acts 15

Controversy.
I suppose where truth is to be defended we will always have controversy. Everyone thinks they have the right answer. Yet, our own convictions, experiences and even selfish ambitions play a part in our interpretation of truth. Much like the political systems of civilized countries, the new church had a method of dealing with the [...]

Paul Gets Stoned! - Acts 14

No - not that kind of stoned, silly! Are you serious???
Paul and Barnabas continue their preaching mission trip to Iconium, where they began to preach in the Jewish synagogue. A great number of Jews and Gentiles listened and believed. Yet, some of the jealous Jews plotted to have these two mistreated and stoned. They heard [...]

Paul & Barnabas’s Clear Mission - Acts 13

In this chapter, we see Paul (Saul) and Barnabas getting called and sent out to spread the gospel from the church there in Antioch:
1 In the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch) and Saul. 2 While [...]

Peter escorted from prison by an angel - Acts 12

Well, King Herod needed to get involved. All the commotion of the growth of the new “church” had created a fantastic opportunity to muster some political bonus points:
1 It was about this time that King Herod arrested some who belonged to the church, intending to persecute them. 2 He had James, the brother of John, [...]

First “Christians” - Acts 11

“Christian”
“A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic” - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian
“A believer in Christianity; An individual who seeks to live his or her life according to the principles and values taught by Jesus Christ; Of, like or relating to Christianity or Christians; Kind, charitable ” en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Christian
“”Christ’s ones,” that is, believers in [...]

“Nothing here is unclean” - Acts 10

Unfortunately, my Bible reading times are usually very limited and I get distracted easily. This leads to a fragmented understanding of the context of what I’m reading (that’s why I need dBrag so much!).
One of my favorite things about performing in the shows I’m involved in is that I get to see the whole story [...]

Saul’s Conversion - Acts 9

What a whirlwind! The early Christians must have been dizzy with emotions - first fear for their lives as Saul is given license to hunt them down and slay them. Then, rumors of Saul’s conversion on the road to Damascas. They must have thought it was a trick. They must have really wanted the rumors [...]