As we continue in Acts 8 we see the account of Philip's obedience to go and meet with a stranger in the desert, and how when God's omniscience is met with clear obedience, that it is amazing what God can do through human beings like us!

In Acts 8:9-25 we see that the things of God are not like the things of this world. We also take a brief look at one possible reason why the Holy Spirit was initially withheld from the Samaritans when they first believed.

In Acts 8:1-8 we see the persecution against the Christian church really ramping up, and we also see how this works into the plan that Christ has already expressed for the Gospel to spread from Jerusalem, to Judea and Samaria, by His witnesses!

In Acts 7:54-60 we see the end of Stephen's earthly life. We see the outrage and sinfulness of the council that he witnessed to, as well as a great example of following Christ, no matter the cost!

In Acts 7:1-53 Stephen recounts the rebellious nature of the people of God throughout much of history, and then shows how these Jewish leaders have fallen into the same pattern in their rejection of Jesus.

In Acts 6:8-15 we see the Word expanding and continuing to be impactful and opposed. Stephen faces some strong persecution, but remains steadfast.

In Acts 6:1-7 we see the church choosing seven men to serve in an important ministry so that the Apostles can keep their attention on their specific calling. We also see the outcome of these actions.

In Acts 5:17-42 we see a beautiful picture of the Gospel of Jesus Christ continuing to work and be shared in spite of many obstacles.

Andrew Hanna, a church=planter/pastor from New Orleans was with us and shares some of their experience serving in NO as well as preaches from Acts 14 about Paul and Barnabas in Lystra.

Paul continues his teaching about the changes that were brought about by Christ's resurrection and gives us some hints of what our resurrected bodies, and life, will look like one day