Paul and Barnabas have great concern for the disciples recently converted to Christ. They know that these followers of Jesus will face regular and varied trials, temptations, and tribulations throughout their time on earth. To ensure that the disciples are not surprised or deterred in...
In this episode of the missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas, we see how God provided for the churches that were established when people believed in Jesus and became his disciples. The Lord gave truth to strengthen the disciples’ souls, elders to watch over the...
In this passage Paul and Barnabas continue in obedience to God and give us an example to follow. As the word of the Lord is spreading, and while they are experiencing mistreatment for preaching, their singular focus is on remaining faithful to their calling. Let’s...
When the word of the Lord is received with faith, there is great joy. The joy of knowing the grace of God in Christ remains in us and sustains us through the trials and temptations of life. Even in sorrow, the joy of the Lord...
This passage is moving toward the exhortation to continue in the grace of God. In it we hear the gospel of Jesus, how he came from God through Israel as the Savior, and how he forgives our sins and calls us to faith. This gospel...
This passage instructs our praying as the word of the Lord is preached. When the gospel is proclaimed, some hear and believe while others are blind to its grace and power. Only the Lord can overcome darkness with light and blindness with sight. So we...
Josh Hussung preaches from Acts 12:25-13:3. Grace Community Church exists to build spiritually healthy people for ministry in the world. One of the ways that we pursue this mission is by gathering each Sunday for corporate worship, prayer, and biblical teaching. The corporate nature of this...
This chapter in Acts highlights the evil ways of King Herod and the all-powerful hand of God over him. While many mysteries surface in this passage, the certainties of God’s sovereignty help us live with hope that in the end he will make all things...
This is the account of the first Gentiles to respond to the gospel with repentance and faith. Gentiles, like the believing Jews before them, received the forgiveness of sins and the gift of the Holy Spirit. Now they belong to Christ’s church. The inclusion of...
The mighty works of Jesus through his apostle Peter accomplished their intended results. Jesus is revealed as the Christ, many come to faith in him, and the faith of new believers is strengthened. This passage calls us to look and turn to Jesus, and to...
