God has sent us into the world!

The church in 46AD wasn’t so different to today’s church. It was full of lots of different kinds of people, joined together by God. They had previously been involved in all kinds of competing things – yet now, united by Jesus, they were worshipping together. As they worshipped, the prophetic word of God emerged, was weighed by the apostles, and developed into action – various people were sent by the church to take the good news of Jesus to other places.

This podcast is part of a series on the books of Acts which is supported by periodic ‘reflections’, which consider questions which have been submitted by members of LifeLine Church.

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Dawn’s First Light by Sascha Ende

This chapter covers Peter’s imprisonment by Herod, and subsequent miraculous escape; his return to the believers (and their unbelief at who they were seeing); and Herod meets his end. In this talk we’re challenged to think about: Who or what we rely on Our unbelief (what do we struggle to believe?) Who we exalt (is it ourselves, our ideas, friends, family, God….?)

God is challenging us to live in a greater degree of integrity and devotion. He’s asking ‘do you trust me?’…

This podcast is part of a series on the books of Acts which is supported by periodic ‘reflections’, which consider questions which have been submitted by members of LifeLine Church.

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Dawn’s First Light by Sascha Ende

God sends encouragers – those who perceive what God is up to, get excited and get on board with what He’s doing. They are really key people in His Kingdom!

The Greek word for encouragement is much richer and deeper than the English version. It encompasses two aspects: -To be close beside -To call, point or direct How are we encouragers? Do we tend towards an over-sympathetic response, which doesn’t necessarily point to way forwards – or do we tend to be those who ‘speak the truth’ from an arial point of view, with out getting alongside someone. Both are needed – together!

This podcast is part of a series on the books of Acts which is supported by periodic ‘reflections’, which consider questions which have been submitted by members of LifeLine Church.

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Dawn’s First Light by Sascha Ende

This podcast is part of a series on the books of Acts which is supported by periodic ‘reflections’, which consider questions which have been submitted by members of LifeLine Church.

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Dawn’s First Light by Sascha Ende

Acts 9 is where Saul has a revelation! Jesus saw his heart – saw that having studied God’s word, he wanted to do the right thing. There was a struggle between his heart and his mind – he was caught in religion.

This podcast is part of a series on the books of Acts which is supported by periodic ‘reflections’, which consider questions which have been submitted by members of LifeLine Church.

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Dawn’s First Light by Sascha Ende

In Acts 1 Jesus said that his disciples would be his witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea and all the earth… we see the community going from house to house with gladness in their hearts.

In this chapter Saul is introduced as a kind of puppet master – a nemesis to be reckoned with. He goes from house to house dragging men and women off to prison. Then Stephen’s murder follows… Immediately following the birth of the early church there is significant persecution.

And the disciples response to the persecution is to remember Jesus’ words and continue to spread his message wherever they end up – in Jerusalem, Judaea and all the earth… it didn’t happen how they imagined, but they kept their eyes fixed on Jesus, and didn’t become distracted by the accusations against them.

This chapter also gives us the extraordinary story of the Holy Spirit directing Philip to one specific man, who he finds travelling on the road to Gaza. He brings the revelatory message that although the eunach had been rejected, he is now accepted through Christ!

This podcast is part of a series on the books of Acts which is supported by periodic ‘reflections’, which consider questions which have been submitted by members of LifeLine Church.

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Dawn’s First Light by Sascha Ende

In chapter 6 we saw that full of God’s grace and power he performed great signs and wonders. No-one could stand against the wisdom he spoke with, as he was inspired by the Holy Spirit – so false rumours are spread about him and these get him into serious trouble. He’s brought before the Sanhedrin (the courts of the day), to face some serious charges.

In chapter 7, filled with the Holy Spirit, Stephen doesn’t answer their accusations directly, but instead he gives a history lesson, showing:

The Sanhedrin become furious…and Stephen is stoned to death

This podcast is part of a series on the books of Acts which is supported by periodic ‘reflections’, which consider questions which have been submitted by members of LifeLine Church.

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Dawn’s First Light by Sascha Ende

There was division – some of the widows weren’t getting enough food, so the apostles invited everyone to get involved and find a solution. We get to participate in a bigger vision – we’re not passive recipients…but there is a choice to make. And it’s a work of the Holy Spirit, and an expression of self-giving love for others.

This podcast is part of a series on the books of Acts which is supported by periodic ‘reflections’, which consider questions which have been submitted by members of LifeLine Church.

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Dawn’s First Light by Sascha Ende

Jamie draws out three key points from this passage in Acts:

This podcast is part of a series on the books of Acts which is supported by periodic ‘reflections’, which consider questions which have been submitted by members of LifeLine Church.

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Dawn’s First Light by Sascha Ende