With Stephen martyred Saul begins to persecute all Christians. They scatter to the surrounding areas in fear of their lives. Amazingly God is able to turn this to good and even more amazingly He brings Joy in the midst of the opposition.

Stephen is the first Martyr in Church History. A wonderful man. He shows us how to live well, how to die well and points us to Jesus.

As the early church community grows, there are some widows who are being neglected. The solution? Spirit empowered serving and gospel proclamation. So much to learn from this passage...

Peter is arrested and imprisoned. God displays His great power and sends an Angel to set them free. This God, more powerful than any other authority can set us free!

Arrested, interrogated and threatened in an attempt to silence. The disciples experience opposition but respond with Spirit empowered boldness, and are fortified by powerful prayer from their friends.

Silver and gold I don't have, but what I have I give to you. Stand up and walk. Josh unpacks this story and the lessons for us as we follow the leading of the Spirit of God in our lives

Empowered by the Spirit and living sacrificially the New Testament believers gave resources to each other in wonderful generosity. God cares about the heart. From Genesis to Acts we see that God wants our hearts and giving money is one way we express that.

Jesus, resurrected and soon to be ascended on high, charges his disciples to go into all the world. Just as he does so a recurring theme with his disciples pops up and a fascinating interaction takes place. Jesus again lovingly calls his disciples and us, to lay down our agenda and follow Him!