Accused of blasphemy by the religious leaders, Stephen began his defense in Acts Chapter 7, with a history lesson on God’s promise to give Abraham’s descendants the land of Israel. Inspired by this, Pastor Brett Meador traces Israel’s history to the present day to explore who should possess the land and why. And once again we’ll see how Today’s Word is reflected, in today’s news.

Pastor Brett Meador has said those opposed to the concept of “organized religion” are dismissing scripture’s example in Acts Chapter 6 that not only is exactly what the early church needed, but how they successfully structured their growing fellowship. In Today’s Word we’ll see how the selection of servant leaders resulted in the meeting of needs and multiplied believers.

The early church continued to grow and accomplish much we read in Acts Chapter 6 in Today’s Word, but complaining began to creep in as organizational challenges started to arise. In observing the problems, they experienced, Pastor Brett Meador notes how the church leadership addressed the issues and how their solution continues to have influence on the church even today.

The disciple, Stephen faced fierce opposition for boldly proclaiming Christ. Though falsely accused, surrounded by hostile religious leaders, Stephen remained full of faith, wisdom, and the Holy Spirit. Pastor Brett Meador reflects what believers can learn from Stephen’s response in standing firm before those rejecting the truth of Christ, from Acts Chapter 6 in Today’s Word.

The disciple, Stephen faced fierce opposition for boldly proclaiming Christ. Though falsely accused, surrounded by hostile religious leaders, Stephen remained full of faith, wisdom, and the Holy Spirit. Pastor Brett Meador reflects what believers can learn from Stephen’s response in standing firm before those rejecting the truth of Christ, from Acts Chapter 6 in Today’s Word.

In Acts Chapter 6 while Stephen is preaching about Jesus, a group of men came against him by spreading lies and accusing him of sharing misinformation. As Pastor Brett Meador examines how truth is distorted, we learn how to combat such attacks by knowing what Scripture actually says and how we can become people full of faith and power, just like Stephen in Today’s Word.

The book of Acts shows the early church growing with great boldness. While many were turning to Christ, the apostles also faced imprisonment and persecution from none-other-than the religious leaders. Yet instead of fear, Pastor Brett Meador notes the example they set preaching the gospel without compromise. Let’s continue our study in Today’s Word … of Acts Chapter 5.

The early church was flourishing in Acts Chapter 5 as many came to know the Lord, miracles abounded as the Gospel was boldly proclaimed. However, Satan attempted to stop the growing power of the church with attacks from both within and without. Yet despite the enemy’s best attempts, Pastor Brett Meador demonstrates how God’s truth in Today’s Word will always prevail.

In the sharing of what appeared to be a generous monetary gift to the church, Ananias and Sapphira instead turned out to be giving Satan an opportunity to disrupt the body of believers with their hidden hypocrisy. In Today’s Word and from the familiar passage of Acts 5, Pastor Brett Meador reveals how God made it clear that deception and pride are serious matters before Him.

Ananias and Sapphira appeared as outstanding members of the early church in Acts 5, but an act of hypocrisy lead to their dramatic destruction. By examining why God made an example of them and many throughout Scripture - we uncover the seriousness of hypocrisy in the church. Yet in Today’s Word Pastor Brett Meador highlights God’s grace and mercy cover us despite our many faults.