In Acts 10, God makes it clear that The Good News of Jesus Christ is for all people, not just a specific group of people. Peter had a vision where God told him to “kill and eat” all kinds of animals that were unclean according to Jewish laws. Peter realized the vision wasn’t just about food, it was about people. There is no favoritism, The Gospel is for everyone! Jesus said, “Go into the world and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.”

How are Christians to approach prayers for healing?

There are two distinct ditches on either side of this topic: the belief that God will ALWAYS answer prayers for healing, and the belief that God will NOT heal. 

If you believe God will answer prayers for healing, you’re at risk of constant disappointment and becoming jaded. 

If you believe God will never heal, you’re at risk of miss the chance to see Him at work, partner with his purposes, and trust His way. 

Faith is trusting God’s perspective over our own, believing that when God does not answer our prayer the way we ask, He sees a different - and better - plan. 

n Acts 9, we looked at what happened after Saul's conversion. As soon as he was strengthened, he began preaching that Jesus is the Son of God, and his transformed life left people amazed. But this season wasn't just about boldness, it was also about preparation. God used hidden time to shape Saul before what was ahead.

As Saul followed Jesus, he faced opposition and rejection, even having to escape for his life. But through it all, God used people like Barnabas to come alongside him and help him take his next steps.

This reminds us that preparation is not a delay. God uses every season to shape us for what He's calling us to.

This Sunday we looked at the powerful story of Saul's conversion in Acts.

Saul was fiercely opposed to the church, convinced he was serving God while actually fighting against Him. But on the road to Damascus, Jesus intervened in sovereign grace.

Saul wasn't searching for Jesus, Jesus was searching for Saul.

When Jesus asked, "Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?" we see the deep connection between Christ and His church.

Through the faithful obedience of Ananias, who courageously welcomed him as "Brother Saul", Saul experienced forgiveness, healing, and new life. His blindness turning to sight became a picture of moving from spiritual darkness to light.

This story reminds us that no one is beyond the reach of God's grace. If He can save the chief of sinners, He can save anyone.

God used Phillip's obedience to bring understanding of the Gospel to a man of Ethiopian noblilty. This helped to spread the hope of Christ and fulfill the Great Commission to the disciples.

In Acts 8:4–25, following Stephen’s murder, a wave of persecution scattered the believers throughout Judea and Samaria.

Philip preached the Good News of Jesus Christ and many people believed and were baptized, including Simon, a Samaritan Sorcerer, known for amazing crowds with his magic.

When Peter and John arrived to confirm the authenticity of the conversions, Simon revealed his lust for power by attempting to buy the Spirit’s power. Peter rebuked him, and told him to repent.

This story highlights the advancement of the unstoppable Kingdom of God, and serves as a warning against using God’s gifts for personal gain.

In Acts 6:7 “God’s message continued to spread. The number of believers greatly increased in Jerusalem, and many of the Jewish priests were converted, too.” This reveals God’s love and grace for all people, even towards His enemies, the Jewish priests. Stephen, a Greek-speaking Jew described as full of faith, the Holy Spirit, grace, and power, boldly performed miracles and proclaimed Christ, but faced fierce opposition from religious leaders who falsely accused him of blasphemy. In his defense, he recounted Israel’s history to show that God’s people repeatedly rejected His messengers, climaxing with their betrayal and murder of Jesus—the fulfillment of the Law and the Temple. Enraged, the leaders stoned Stephen after he declared he saw Jesus standing at God’s right hand, yet he responded with Christlike forgiveness, praying for his executioners. His martyrdom sparked widespread persecution that scattered the church beyond Jerusalem into Judea and Samaria! What can we learn from the way Stephen responded to his murderers? Is it possible for us to do the same for our enemies?