Today we take a look at Stephen’s testimony before the Jewish leaders. As we follow his sermon, it starts to sound like the Jewish leaders are on trial instead of Stephen. What does it look like to resist the Holy Spirit?

God has designed the church like the human body - every part has a function and purpose. For those appointed as leaders in the church, they need to have certain qualities.

How do we continue steadfast in the Christian life? What is our race or finish line?

We take one more week to look at Isaiah’s prophecies about the coming King. When God cuts Israel down to size, he brings hope that will sprout out of the stump.

Christ is the light that shines in a dark world - we will look at the darkness in the time of an ancient prophecy concerning his birth, and the light that Christ brings to us.

God’s work in and through His church is powerful! Yet Satan often seeks to infiltrate and overthrow God’s church.

In light of opposition to the gospel, we have but one option: we cannot but speak the name of Jesus. There is no other name under heaven given among men whereby we are saved.

In Acts chapter 3, we see Peter and John heal a lame man in Jesus’ name, and then acknowledge that Christ brings this relief and restoration. Only in repentance can we experience the rest, refreshment, and restoration from God!

What are the most basic practices of the church? What should we focus on and be devoted to, week in and week out?

Here we see the Holy Spirit is finally poured out on the disciples, the nations hear the gospel and repent. Are you filled with the Holy Spirit? What does it mean to share the gospel? And how is God involved as we share the gospel with the world?