Our story begins with the creation followed by life in the Garden of Eden, the fall of man, the ups and downs of obedience through history, the coming of Christ, the departure of Christ and the establishment of the church - to hit a few lmile-markers. But before any of that was a plan for man...

Fear is powerful and can rule our lives. Faith might seem less powerful, yet in the end it is Faith that rules over Fear.

One of the most vivid changes in life comes from Saul. His zeal was visible before as well as after his conversion. And the changes brought on by that conversion are evident seeing the stark contrast in his changed life. We consider the similarity of what took place with Saul in review of others studied in Acts.

There is how we wish to be seen, and then who we really ara. They might not be far apart, though God sees the heart.

Two more (plus) examples of conversion. A former magician takes a liking to the miracles and would like to sign on to have the same. And quickly learns some life lessons. And Phillip helps a traveler better understand Isaiah which leads them both into water where the traveler was baptized.

The Bible references harsher judgment/punishment for those that intentially ignore and rebel. Is there the same for reward?

As the work continues in the early mission work of spreading the Good News, strong opponents end up in a rage that ends in the stoning to death. Yet, this was not even a ripple in the growth of the Church. We continue looking at Conversions in the book of Acts

We are creatures of habit and routine. Do things often enough and long enough and it is a challenge to consider anything else. Right is not established by routine and time, but the letter of the law.

The Apostles had been given all power. Yet the focus was not on the power of healing, but the power of words. We look into the 3rd chapter of Acts as the conversion to Christ is well underway.

What does it mean to commit? Trials, tests, circumstances are a part of our existence. Yet, so are blessings. How does one get to a place to perceive death as gain - commitment.