Lessons with Dad

Paul and Silas continue preaching the good news. Many believe, but they are thrown in jail after casting out a spirit. God is with them and they are miraculously set free. We see that Luke, the author of the book of Acts, is with them on this journey and is documenting the events as a first hand witness.

The new Gentile believers don't know if they should follow all of the Jewish traditions. The church isn't sure, so they go to Jerusalem and meet with all of the believers. This is a great example of how the church then and now should resolve conflict.

Paul and Barnabas continue their first missionary journey. Just as Jesus saw persecution from the Jews, so did the disciples. But, Paul and Barnabas were not detered! They continued to preach and took their message to the Gentiles. Many believed and were strengthened in their faith.

Paul and Barnabas preached and their message was confirmed through the miraculous signs they performed. The crowds were amazed and called them Greek gods. How do you think they responded to being called gods themselves? Were they performing the miracles or was it the Holy Spirit giving them the power? Listen and see how they responded.

Paul begins his first missionary journey and begins preaching to the Jewish church. How will he be received? Let's see how God begins to grow the church...

James, one of Jesus' closest disciples, is martyred. Then, Peter is arrested and is set to go on public trial. The Christians are scared and their leaders are being killed and arrested. The believers are praying for a miracle! What will happen to Peter, the leader of the early church? Listen to find out...

Peter is questioned for his association with Gentiles and he explains how the Good News of Jesus is meant for EVERYONE and not just Jews.  We find out the first time the word "Christians" is used to describe believers.   The Good News is preached to the Greeks and other non-Jewish people.

The story of Cornelius the Centurion and how Christianity spread beyond the Jewish People to all of us!  

An exciting chapter as God is working to change people's lives.  Saul is on his way to arrest Christians when he meets Jesus!  He comes face to face with the Lord and Jesus asks him "why are you persecuting me?".  Saul is blind for 3 days and when Jesus restores him, he is a changed man.  We can all learn from this example of how anyone can be redeemed, no matter what sins you have committed.

The Church is scattered and Phillip takes the Good News to the Samaritans and others...

Stephen gives a speech to the Jewish leaders and gives a history of Israel.  He accuses the Jewish leaders of killing the Righteous One and being responsible for his death.  The leaders do not take this well and Stephen pays the ultimate price for his faith.  The new Christian faith is about to be tested...