Acts Chapter 9 records one of the most dramatic conversions in all of Scripture. Saul, a fierce persecutor of Christians, while on the road to Damascus encountered the risen Jesus. As we observe the Lord confronting Saul’s rebellion while extending His grace, Pastor Brett Meador says we are reminded how no one is beyond the reach of God’s mercy in our study of Today’s Word.

Saul of Tarsus was on his way to threaten and murder the Christians in Damascus when he had a life-changing encounter with God in Acts Chapter 9. In this dramatic account of his conversion in Today’s Word, Pastor Meador describes how God got Saul’s attention to show him the error of his ways, and extend his free gift of salvation to even the most unlikely person.

Acts Chapter 8 highlights both the spread of the gospel and the resistance it faced. Simon’s misguided desire for spiritual power revealed a false heart, while the Ethiopian eunuch’s conversion demonstrated genuinely true faith. Through these events in Today’s Word, Pastor Brett Meador says we witness God advancing His gospel despite opposition.

Acts Chapter 8 records a remarkable time in Today’s Word as the gospel reaches Samaria and many people place their faith in Jesus Christ. Formerly captivated by Simon’s sorcery, the Samaritans now respond to the truth of God’s word. As Peter and John pray for these new believers, Pastor Brett Meador notes the expansion of the church due to the power of the Holy Spirit.

When Saul's persecution began to scatter the church, Philip traveled to Samaria, where he ministered to a sorcerer and an Ethiopian eunuch. As Pastor Brett Meador reflects on these encounters in Acts Chapter 8, we study the varied responses to Philip's preaching while learning important lessons for us in Today’s Word about evangelism, and the power of the Holy Spirit.

Acts Chapter 8 tells of a faithful believer eager to tell others of his faith. With Philip as our example, we learn how God often orchestrates circumstances for us to present the Gospel, how we should respond when we find ourselves with an opportunity, and how to obtain the power to be bold as we share. It’s all in our study of Today’s Word with Pastor Brett Meador.

Acts Chapter 8 tells of a faithful believer eager to tell others of his faith. With Philip as our example, we learn how God often orchestrates circumstances for us to present the Gospel, how we should respond when we find ourselves with an opportunity, and how to obtain the power to be bold as we share. It’s all in our study of Today’s Word with Pastor Brett Meador.

In an incredible God-ordained circumstance, Philip suddenly finds himself in the desert sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with a traveling Ethiopian in Acts Chapter 8. In the same way, we are also called to share the message of salvation through Jesus with the people God places in our path. Pastor Brett Meador reminds believers this too is our call in Today’s Word.

In Acts Chapter 7, Stephen exposed Israel’s long history of rejecting God and turning to idols. But rather than repent, the religious leaders respond with anger. As their outrage culminates in the stoning of Stephen, we’re introduced to Saul, responsible for the persecution against the early church before becoming the apostle, Paul. That's all in the message from Pastor Brett Meador, in Today’s Word.

When asked to speak before the religious leaders, Stephen boldly proclaimed God’s truth, even though it cost him his life. In revealing the hardness of Israel’s leaders, Stephen’s witness would become the catalyst for the spread of the gospel. As Pastor Brett Meador closely considers the message of Stephen, the application for us is made clear as well, all from Today’s Word.