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The early church was a community marked by generosity, a people living as the covenant community of God. However, in the case of Ananias and Sapphira the motivations of their heart and lack of reverence for God stood is stark contrast to God's intent for his people.

After a miraculous healing, thousands of people committing to following Jesus, and threats from those in power, the believers pray. We too are invited to pray in the midst of all the good and bad in our world today.

After healing a man, Peter and John are arrested and brought before the Sanhedrin. They boldly proclaim Jesus as the risen savior who is the power behind this miracle.

The act of healing a man who could not walk served a greater purpose than simply walking. It also represented an invitation to restored community. Today we speak with Tracey about her perspective based upon her lifelong journey with a degenerative disease.

As word of resurrection spread, the Church began. This growing community met regularly, broke bread together, cared for each other needs and celebrated this new hope.

Pausing our series in Acts, we consider the question, “Who is God the Holy Spirit?” The Holy Spirit empowers and equips Jesus-followers. Will we listen and follow the Holy Spirit’s leading?

At Pentecost, following the coming of the Holy Spirit, Peter and the Apostles stand before a great crowd of people and explain what is taking place. Beginning with the Psalms and Prophets, they preach that Jesus is the risen savior and has sent the Spirit of God.

During a Jewish festival in Jerusalem, the Holy Spirit came upon the apostles. This fulfills Jesus' promise that the Spirit would come in power to enable them to be his witnesses.

Jesus has ascended and the 11 remaining disciples are faced with their first major decision, who with replace Judas. Today we explore their discernment process involving prayer, community and Holy Spirit.

Having risen, Jesus appears to his disciples for a period of 40 days teaching about the Kingdom of God and promising the coming of the Holy Spirit.