Episode 11: Bold Faith in Acts & the Apostles' Sacrifices

In today’s episode, we dive into two thought-provoking questions that came straight from someone’s personal Bible study—questions that sparked a deeper look into Scripture and church history.

First, we unpack Acts 5:13: Why did no one dare join the apostles? What does the Greek word for “dare” really mean, and why does it seem to contradict the very next verse? We explore how cultural and historical context helps us better understand this passage and how it still applies to our faith journey today.

Then, we tackle a fascinating church history question: How did the twelve apostles die? While Scripture records only one of their deaths, we look at historical traditions that describe the sacrifices these early followers of Jesus made for the Gospel. From crucifixions to exile, their stories challenge us to consider what it truly means to follow Christ.

Finally, we reflect on what it means to count the cost of following Jesus today. What are we willing to risk for the sake of the Kingdom? Paul’s words in Philippians 1:21 remind us: To live is Christ, and to die is gain.

Tune in as we wrestle through these questions together, and as always, send us your own! We love digging into Scripture with you.

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