Cornelius and Peter both get special communication from God, one via an angel and the other through a trance, to bring them together. Cornelius and his household are so ready to accept the gospel message that Peter doesn't even have a chance to call them to repentance, but the Holy Spirit just falls on them while Peter is still talking! Read from the World English Bible.

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We are told how King David's army grew. Specific men are listed and described as being very mighty warriors. After David is recognized by all of Israel as king, they have a three day long party. Read from the World English Bible.

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All of Israel finally recognizes David as kings. He proceeds to go conquer Jerusalem. Some astounding exploits of his mighty men are told which might have encouragement for us in following God's Anointed One, the son of David. Read from the World English Bible.

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The more narrative portion of 1 Chronicles begins with a brutal account of how Saul and his sons die, as well as God's reasons for judging Saul. Read from the World English Bible.

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Saul of Tarsus is stopped in his tracks by bright light and the voice of the Lord Jesus. Saul is led away blind, but God sends Ananias to pray for him and tell him to call on the name of the Lord to be saved. Saul believes and amazes people by proving that Jesus is the Christ. This naturally makes some people want to kill him. We also hear of Peter healing a paralyzed man, as well as bringing a believing woman back to life. Read from the World English Bible.

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We find out which and how many Jews went back to live in Jerusalem after being in Babylon, we find out more about priestly responsibilities to guard things in the temple, and a repetition of King Saul's lineage and descendants show that even though he and three of his sons met a tragic end, some of his descendants returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity. Read from the World English Bible.

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It's a bit of a puzzle making sense of Benjamin's family and King Saul's lineage, but there are clues that can be pulled together! Read from the World English Bible.

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Saul's murderous rampage continues, Simon the sorcerer makes a huge mistake, and Philip gets instructions from an angel. Read from the World English Bible.

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Important family information is given about six more Jewish tribal groups to set the stage for the rest of Chronicles.

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Stephen answers the high priest with a history lesson that shows that Moses prophesied about Jesus.

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