Pursuing God with Dave and Gene

Today we cover the dramatic conclusion of a story in Acts 4, the first time there was opposition to the Christian movement. After refusing an offer to stop talking about Jesus in exchange for their freedom, the ruling council’s response was remarkable. 

Whatever you're facing right now, Jesus Christ has the grace that can sustain you. 

Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God’s presence and activity in your life.

We’ve been doing a deep dive into Acts 4, where we see the first ever persecution of the Jesus movement. Today we review the consideration offered to Peter and John after they made their claims. 

Religion is silenced by transformed lives. They see changes and don't understand it. Let God guide you to show the changes in your life. Things change when we have the conversations with people that lead to the faith, hope, and love Jesus brings.

Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God’s presence and activity in your life.

In Acts 4:8-12, Peter and John made a revolutionary claim. They were filled with the Holy Spirit.

Sometimes we have opportunities to share our faith. At that unexpected moment, the most significant thing you can do is to be filled with the Spirit. Knowingly lean on Him and share how Christ can change their life like He's changed yours.

Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God’s presence and activity in your life.

Today, we’ll look at what we can learn about facing opposition from examining the charges brought against Peter and John recorded in Acts 4.

Most of us have not faced this kind of direct persecution. It’s easy to misinterpret people as personally attacking you. Jesus confidently endured opposition, was never personally offended, and even loved those who were attacking Him.

Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God’s presence and activity in your life.

In the book of Acts, we see the birth of the church and what will rapidly become its worldwide influence. We also are introduced to the first organized persecution against Christianity. 

This week we are going to look at 5 different aspects of this incident as recorded in Acts 4. Each one will help us face opposition as followers of Jesus in this polarizing season in our culture. Today, we review the context in which it all happened.

Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God’s presence and activity in your life.

Christ tore down the walls that kept us apart. The cross made it possible for us to embrace, ending hostility. God’s dream for His church is to break down our pride, prejudice, partisanship and self-righteousness, and embrace each other because of the cross.

Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God’s presence and activity in your life.

Building bridges is a costly process. When Peter invited Gentiles to his house, and he went to their house, there were concerns. But God treats everyone on the same basis. You can know Jesus Christ regardless of your heritage, past, background, or social position.

Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God’s presence and activity in your life.

In Acts 10, Peter meets a man who is not like him. God works in our hearts, and he might stretch your boundaries. He may surprise you on your journey.

Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God’s presence and activity in your life.

It’s Election Day, and some of you may be nervous. You know who isn’t? God. He promises to never leave or forsake us. Today, we’ll review God’s message to Peter in Acts 10.

Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God’s presence and activity in your life.

As Election Day approaches, we want to remind you that Jesus said to love your neighbor as yourself. The power of love is greater than the love of power.

Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God’s presence and activity in your life.