This week we’ll look at two chapters in the book of Acts. Chapter 11 starts with a recap of the conversion of Cornelius the Roman centurian and then goes on to explain the beginnings of the church in Antioch. Chapter 12 begins with Herod Agrippa I harassing the church in Jerusalem and ends with his death in Caesarea.
This week Pastor Kent Haralson from Grace Church in Osceola, Wisconsin, joins us with a look at a wasted life. Solomon provides an example of someone who didn’t use the wisdom God gave him. In the end that led to incredible regret. You can listen to the message by clicking on the link below:
Audio: Ecclesiastes.com
Chapter 5 begins with the sobering story of Ananias and Sapphira, a couple that the Lord struck dead for their hypocrisy. Ever wonder what it would be like if that happened more often? We’ll then see God working wonders through the apostles. That is followed by a confrontation between the apostles and the Sanhedrin led by the high priest, in the midst of which the twelve are released from prison by an angel. The chapter ends with the apostles continuing to teach and preach Jesus Christ.
Audio: Acts05.mp3
Notes: Acts05.pdf
Today we’ll see the first miracle performed by Peter – the healing of a beggar who never walked and was now over 40 years old. When a crowd gathers as a result Peter will attribute the miracle not to himself – but to faith in the risen Jesus Christ. Peter will explain various ways in which Jesus fulfills Jewish messianic prophecy and then call the crowd to repentance.
Audio: Acts03.mp3
Notes: Acts03.pdf
Central Reflections 