St. Paul Lutheran Church, Matteson, Illinois & Pastor Troester

God reveals to Peter that Jesus is the Savior of all people, for all who believe in Jesus Christ.

The conversion of Saul/Paul and the growth of the church.

The early Christian proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ, and peole repent, are amazed, believe and are baptized.

Stephen is the new target of persecution. He is tried, convicted and stoned to death, but sees Jesus and the right hand of God and he falls asleep in Jesus!

The Church being the church and taking care of service to one another, and in the world as Stephen witnesses to Christ as Savior for all people.

The power of God in community, the Church, and the bold witness we ought to be giving, even in times of persecution, proclaiming the victory in Christ.

The Disciples, filled with the Holy Spirit, boldly proclaim Jesus, and more believe, despite the same opposition that Jesus had.

The church being the church, teaching and telling that Jesus is our Savior and telling people to repent and turn to Him to be saved by grace through faith in Jesus.

The beginning and work of the Church after the ascension of Jesus Christ and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

Jesus is alive, appearing to the Disciples and many others, and now ascending into having, having sent His followers out to tell about His Resurrection. Blessed Easter!