Introduction Back at the beginning of chapter 13, Paul and Barnabas were sent out by the church in Antioch to preach the good news about Jesus Christ in various places around the Mediterranean. And in the rest of chapter 13, and then in chapter 14, we read about the various places they went to and … Continue reading Acts 15(01–04) →

Introduction In recent weeks, we've been following Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey. If you glance back to the beginning of chapter 13 you'll see that the Holy Spirit instructed the church in Antioch to set apart Paul and Barnabas for the work to which he, the Holy Spirit, had called them. So, … Continue reading Acts 14(21–28) →

Introduction We're following Paul and Barnabas on their missionary journey. They were sent out by the church in Antioch and first went to Cyprus. Then they travelled to Pisidian Antioch. And then they moved on to Iconium. And at the end of last week's reading, in verse 6, Luke told us that they travelled from … Continue reading Acts 14(08–20) →

Introduction Last time we were looking at the second half of chapter 13. Paul and Barnabas had travelled to Pisidian Antioch. They went into the synagogue on the Sabbath Day and, after the reading of God's word, they were invited to speak to the people. Paul summarised the history of God's people up to the … Continue reading Acts 14(01–07) →

Introduction In verse 14 we read that Paul and Barnabas travelled to Pisidian Antioch. On the Sabbath Day they went into the synagogue to join the Jews and God-fearing Gentiles in their weekly service of worship. After the reading of God's word, the synagogue rulers invited them to address the congregation and to preach the … Continue reading Acts 13(38–52) →

Introduction We noted the last time that the end of chapter 12 is really the end of the first half of the book of Acts. Chapters 1 to 12 focus on Jerusalem and on the Apostle Peter. But from chapter 13 on, the focus is on the Apostle Paul and his mission to the Gentiles. … Continue reading Acts 13(13–37) →

Introduction Last week we were thinking about Peter's miraculous escape from prison. In the middle of the night, an angel appeared to him and told him to get up. His chains fell off and they were able to walk out of the prison, without the guards noticing a thing. The large iron gate at the … Continue reading Acts 13(01–12) →

Introduction Last week we were looking at verses 19 to 30 of Acts 11 and the planting of the church in Antioch. First of all, some believers, scattered because of the persecution, ended up in Antioch and proclaimed the good news of the Lord Jesus to Greek-speaking Gentiles. A great many believed and turned to … Continue reading Acts 12(01–25) →

Introduction In chapter 1 of the book of Acts, we read how the Lord ascended back to heaven, leaving the Apostles to chose someone else to replace Judas who had killed himself. And then in chapter 2 we read what happened on the Day of Pentecost. On that day, the Lord's disciples were filled with … Continue reading Acts 11(19–30) →

Introduction In chapter 1 of the book of Acts, we read how the Lord ascended back to heaven, leaving the Apostles to chose someone else to replace Judas who had killed himself. And then in chapter 2 we read what happened on the Day of Pentecost. On that day, the Lord's disciples were filled with … Continue reading Acts 11(01–18) →