In Acts 8, we see the gospel spread to Samaria… as promised. There, we meet a man named Simon. What can this unfortunate tale tell us about our own hearts?

Kolby walks us through the story of the stoning of Stephen- the first Christian martyr.

Stephen's speech in Acts 7 exposes three idols in the hearts of his audience. How does Stephen's history lesson point us to the beauty of the gospel he was willing to die for?

What about Stephen's message is so important that he was willing to die for it? What about the message was so divisive that the leaders in Jerusalem were willing to kill for it?

Link to a wonderful message and deep dive on this topic: (https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/stephens-crime-jesus-will-destroy-the-temple

As the early church grew, problems arose. These problems placed the wisdom of the apostles and the grace of the early church on display.

1. Be Guardians of and Gracious with the Gospel2. Be Guardians of and Growing in Sound Doctrine3. Be Guardians of and Gracious to the Church (We are interconnected) 4. Be Guardians of and Faithful in Christ's Call to Missions

Paul's prayer in Ephesians 1:15-23 is both enlightening and challenging. How does this prayer shape our desires and purpose in life?

What does it mean to fear God? What does it mean to rejoice in suffering? How can we live as the apostles in our world today?

In this message on Psalm 1, Zach Pratt unpacks the role of meditation in growing and persevering in holiness.

What does the story of Ananias and Sapphira teach us about unity, radical giving, deception, and divine judgement?