Acts 8:1b-8

Following Stephen’s speech and stoning, the church is forced from the city of Jerusalem by the religious leaders—including a man named Saul. However, the scattering of the church may have been the best thing that ever happened to it. The church is called to gather, yes. But, it is called to scatter as well. The scattered church goes into the world, freeing people from evil and sin, healing those who are hurting, and bringing joy to those in despair.