📖 "Acts 10 is a chapter that changes everything—the Gospel officially goes global."

Cornelius, a Roman centurion, is visited by an angel and told to send for Peter. At the same time, Peter has a strange vision about unclean animals and hears God’s voice telling him, “What I have made clean, do not call common.”

When Cornelius’ men arrive, Peter obeys and travels to meet them. He preaches the Good News—and as he speaks, the Holy Spirit falls on the Gentiles, just as it did on the Jews in Acts 2. Everyone is stunned, and Peter realizes that God truly shows no partiality. Salvation is for all who believe.

🔥 Key Moments in Acts 10:

🔹 Cornelius receives a divine message

🔹 Peter has a vision that challenges his worldview

🔹 The Gospel is preached to Gentiles for the first time

🔹 The Holy Spirit is poured out on Cornelius’ household

🔹 Peter commands that they be baptized in Jesus’ name

Acts 10 reminds us that God's grace doesn’t play favorites—and obedience opens doors to incredible Kingdom moments.

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🔥 From the fire of Pentecost to Saul’s dramatic conversion, the church wasn’t just born—it was unleashed!

In this weekly recap, Adam and Kevin unpack Acts chapters 2 through 9, walking through the explosive growth and intense opposition the early church faced. We’ll talk about:

The arrival of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the church (Acts 2)

Bold preaching and miraculous healings (Acts 3–5)

The church’s response to conflict and growth (Acts 6)

Stephen’s powerful message and martyrdom (Acts 7)

The Gospel going to Samaria and beyond (Acts 8)

And Saul’s life-changing encounter with Jesus (Acts 9)

These chapters show how faith, courage, and the Holy Spirit turned a small group of believers into a world-changing movement.

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📖 Acts 8 & 9 show us the unstoppable spread of the Gospel—and the radical transformation of Saul.

After Stephen’s death, persecution breaks out and the believers are scattered. But instead of shutting down, the church spreads out. Philip brings the Gospel to Samaria and performs signs and miracles. He then follows the Spirit’s lead and shares Jesus with an Ethiopian official—who gets baptized on the spot.

Meanwhile, Saul is on the hunt, arresting Christians… until Jesus stops him on the road to Damascus. Blinded and humbled, Saul is led into the city, where Ananias is sent by God to restore his sight. From that moment, Saul begins preaching that Jesus is the Son of God. The church is never the same.

🔥 Key Moments in Acts 8-9:

🔹 The Gospel spreads to Samaria through Philip

🔹 Philip baptizes the Ethiopian eunuch

🔹 Saul encounters Jesus and is radically changed

🔹 Ananias obeys God and heals Saul

🔹 Saul begins preaching the Gospel with boldness

These chapters remind us that no one is beyond God’s reach—and the Spirit is always moving ahead of the mission.

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📖 Acts 7 is Stephen’s moment. One chapter, one sermon, one bold stand for truth.

Stephen, filled with the Holy Spirit, is dragged before the Sanhedrin and asked to defend himself. Instead of defending, he preaches! He walks through Israel’s history—from Abraham to Moses to the prophets—and points out how God’s people have always resisted the truth.

Then Stephen delivers the knockout punch: “You’re doing the same thing.” The crowd is enraged. But as they rush him, Stephen looks up and sees Jesus standing at the right hand of God. His final words echo Jesus Himself: forgiveness and surrender.

🔥 Key Moments in Acts 7:

🔹 Stephen recounts Israel’s full history with boldness

🔹 He calls out the leaders for resisting the Holy Spirit

🔹 They stone him to death

🔹 Saul (later Paul) is introduced, watching it all unfold

🔹 Stephen becomes the first Christian martyr

This chapter calls us to boldness. To truth. To forgiveness. And to never trade eternal reward for temporary comfort.

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📖 Acts 6 shows us what happens when church growth meets practical challenges—and how Spirit-filled leadership rises to meet the need.

As the number of disciples increases, so do the complaints. The Greek-speaking widows are being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. Instead of ignoring the issue or micromanaging it, the apostles appoint seven Spirit-filled men to handle the task—including a man named Stephen.

Stephen’s leadership and bold faith immediately stand out. He begins performing signs and wonders, and opposition arises. False accusations are made against him, setting the stage for what’s to come in Acts 7.

🔥 Key Moments in Acts 6:

🔹 The church addresses a growing dispute with grace and structure

🔹 The first “deacons” are chosen to serve

🔹 Stephen is highlighted for his wisdom and teaching

🔹 Opposition arises, and Stephen is falsely accused

This chapter reminds us that good structure empowers the Gospel to go even further—and that faithfulness in service can lead to bold opportunities for the Kingdom.

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📖 Acts 4 and 5 give us a raw look at the early church—full of boldness, generosity, miracles… and the fear of God.

Peter and John are arrested for preaching about Jesus but refuse to be silenced. They pray not for safety, but for more boldness—and God answers with an earthquake! The believers share everything they have, and the church grows stronger.

But then comes a chilling moment. Ananias and Sapphira lie to God about their giving, and they both fall dead. The fear of the Lord spreads, but so does the power and influence of the Gospel.

🔥 Key Moments in Acts 4-5:

🔹 Peter and John arrested, then released

🔹 Prayer for boldness shakes the place

🔹 Radical generosity among the believers

🔹 Ananias and Sapphira drop dead for lying

🔹 More miracles, more preaching, more resistance

The early church wasn’t playing games—and neither should we. These chapters remind us that bold faith is powerful… and so is holy fear.

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📖 Acts 3 opens with a powerful miracle that sparks awe and a Gospel message.

Peter and John head to the temple to pray and encounter a man who had been lame from birth. He was expecting coins... but got a whole new life. In the name of Jesus, Peter lifts him up—and instantly, the man is healed!

The miracle draws a massive crowd, and Peter doesn’t waste the moment. He preaches boldly, pointing them back to Jesus—the one they crucified but whom God raised from the dead.

🔥 Key Moments in Acts 3:

🔹 A man lame from birth is healed at the temple gate

🔹 The crowd is filled with wonder and amazement

🔹 Peter preaches about Jesus as the source of the miracle

🔹 A call to repentance and restoration is delivered

This chapter reminds us that sometimes the greatest gift we can offer someone isn’t silver or gold—but hope, healing, and truth in Jesus’ name.

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📖 Acts 2 takes us straight into one of the most powerful moments in church history—the day of Pentecost."

The Holy Spirit is poured out on the disciples in dramatic fashion: a sound like rushing wind, tongues of fire, and suddenly they begin speaking in languages they’ve never learned. The crowd is amazed—and confused.

Then Peter stands up and delivers the sermon of his life. He explains that what they’re seeing was prophesied long ago. He boldly proclaims the resurrection of Jesus and calls everyone to repent and be baptized.

🔥 Key Moments in This Chapter:

🔹 The Holy Spirit descends with power

🔹 Disciples speak in many languages

🔹 Peter preaches to the crowd

🔹 3,000 people are baptized

🔹 The early church begins to live with everything in common

This is the birth of the church. This is the power of the Spirit. This is the beginning of something that’s still growing today.

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📖 In today’s special episode, we step back and take a wide-angle look at the Crucifixion and Resurrection—not from just one Gospel account, but from all four. Each writer brings a unique lens to the most powerful moment in human history, and together they paint a complete, compelling, and deeply personal picture of Jesus’ final days."

🔥 Here’s what we cover in this discussion:

🔹 Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem

🔹 Temple cleansing and final teachings

🔹 The Last Supper and His prayer in Gethsemane

🔹 His betrayal, trials, and suffering

🔹 The Crucifixion and burial

🔹 The Resurrection—and how it was experienced differently

🔹 Post-resurrection appearances and the Ascension

🔹 And how all of this sets the stage for the Book of Acts

Whether you're reading the Gospels for the first time or the hundredth, this conversation will help you see the full narrative and how it all ties together with divine precision.

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📖 Full Description for YouTube – John 21 & Acts 1

"John 21 & Acts 1 mark a powerful transition from the ministry of Jesus to the mission of the church. But first, a broken disciple has to be restored.

Peter, who denied Jesus three times, is given a personal moment of grace and purpose when Jesus asks him, “Do you love Me?” three times in return. Then Jesus commissions him to “Feed My sheep.” It’s not just a second chance—it’s a full comeback.

As the Gospel of John closes, the book of Acts begins. Jesus appears to His disciples, reminds them of their mission, and promises the Holy Spirit. Then, right before their eyes, He ascends into heaven.

🔥 Key Moments from Today’s Reading:

🔹 Peter’s Restoration – A moment of redemption and calling.

🔹 Jesus’ Final Words – “You will be My witnesses…”

🔹 The Ascension – Jesus returns to the Father, but the mission continues.

🔹 Waiting for Power – The disciples are told to wait in Jerusalem for the Holy Spirit.

From denial to purpose, Peter’s story reminds us that failure isn’t the end—it might just be the beginning.

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