Deacons // Deacons are needed in the church to provide logistical and material support so that the elders can concentrate their effort on the Word of God and prayer.

A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

The Leadership of the New Israel // The temple leaders’ opposition to God now stands in sharp contrast to the apostles.

A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

Temple Authority

A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

Peter's Second Sermon

A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

The First Christian Church

A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

Peter's First Sermon, Pt. 3 // Peter presents an apologetic argument for calling on the name of Jesus as God’s true Messiah.

A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

Peter's First Sermon, Pt. 2 // Peter explains that Jesus' crucifixion was part of God's sovereign plan, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies and providing salvation, despite being the result of human sin.

A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

Peter’s First Sermon, Pt. 1 // Peter is empowered to speak confidently and prophetically, addressing a diverse and potentially hostile audience with clarity and conviction.

A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

Pentecost // The Church begins it's mission to fill the earth with the message of Christ's kingdom and making disciples from every nation.

A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

Replacing Judas // The apostles seek to replace Judas to restore the symbolic number twelve, representing the leadership of a renewed Israel under the Messiah, and affirming Jesus’ fulfillment of prophecy and authority over salvation history.

A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite