The followers of Jesus have an important decision to make. Who can be a part of their group and who cannot. Does someone have to become Jewish to follow Jesus? The council throws open the doors of the church and, unfortunately, folks have been trying to close them ever since.

Barnabas is the epitome of hospitality, welcoming those who have failed and those who have persecuted the followers of Jesus. Barnabas is the saint of second chances.

Peter knows better than to walk into a Gentiles house. Disoriented by a series of visions he takes that step; and as a result changes the history of the followers of Jesus.

While Stephen is being stoned to death he calls out for God to receive his spirit and to forgive the people who were stoning him. I wonder where he could have learned to do that?

God's spirit has been poured out on us in such a generous portion. Now what are we going to do with it?