Category Archives: Live Sent

“Through him everyone who believes is justified from everything you could not be justified from by the law of Moses.”  Acts 13:39 Speaking in the synagogue at Pisidian Antioch, Paul treated the listeners to a survey of Old Testament history. … Continue reading →

“While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, ‘Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.’” Acts 13:2 Most of us love “the list” because of the sense … Continue reading →

“So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him…when they opened the door and saw him, they were astonished.”  Acts 12:5, 16 If you take time to read Acts 16 in its entirety, … Continue reading →

“The disciples, each according to his ability, decided to provide help for the brothers living in Judea.” Acts 11:29 The new believers at Antioch proved themselves to be disciples of Christ by sending a gift to help their Christian brothers … Continue reading →

“…a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord.” Acts 11:21b True repentance is more than academic belief – it requires a heart change.  And a genuine heart change will result in turning to the Lord. Just as … Continue reading →

“…it is against our law…But God has shown me…” Acts 10:28 Peter was raised a Jew.  His Jewishness was ingrained in his culture religion, lifestyle, and traditions.  To be a Jew was to know and live the law.  And the … Continue reading →

 “At once he began to preach in the synagogues that Jesus is the Son of God.”  Acts 9:20 When the scales fell away from his eyes (Acts 9:18), Saul could see physically and spiritually.   He now spreads the truth … Continue reading →

“…Brother Saul….” Acts 9:17b When Ananias received instructions from God to go to Saul, he didn’t exactly say, “no” but he did remind God in verses 13 and 14 of Acts 9 that Saul was a persecutor of God’s people … Continue reading →

“For three days he was blind, and did not eat or drink anything.”  Acts 9:9 Paul’s Damascus Road experience was followed by a forced, three-day fast. Before his conversion, Paul (then Saul) was passionate, zealous, committed, devout, orderly, and steadfast.  … Continue reading →

“Do you understand what you are reading?” Philip asked. Acts 8:30b When Philip encountered the Ethiopian reading from the Old Testament, he asked this leading question.  It was a perfect conversation starter.  His new friend responded with an openness to … Continue reading →