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THE FIRST MARTYRActs 6–7 “While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, ’Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.’ Then he fell on his knees and cried out, ’Lord, do not hold this sin against them’ ” (Acts 7:59–60). The good sometimes die young. But never unnoticed. OverviewConflict in the community was resolved by appointing seven deacons (6:1–7).Continue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

REVERENTIAL AWEActs 5 “Great fear seized the whole church and all who heard about these events” (Acts 5:11). Fear of God” is another way of saying that we take God seriously! OverviewA husband and wife conspired to deceive the church—and were struck dead by God (5:1–11). An eruption of miracles polarized public opinion (vv. 12–16),Continue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

IN JESUS’ NAMEActs 3–4 “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk” (Acts 3:6). We can have the utmost confidence today in the power of Jesus’ name. BackgroundName. In our society a name is a label that identifies a person.Continue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

Acts INTRODUCTIONActs is Luke’s report of the beginning and the explosive growth of Christianity. Its dominant theme is the Holy Spirit, whose coming after Christ returned to heaven launched the church as the living body of Christ.Acts focuses on the ministry of two men. The Apostle Peter dominates the first 12 chapters, as the churchContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”