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Acts

This is a collection of devotional posts from the book of Acts. They are sorted according to when they were written, with the most recent first. To see them in their biblical order, select them from the menu.

Do what is right in God's eyes

Which Is Right In God’s Eyes – Acts 4:18-20

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How do you respond when people challenge your right to share your faith? Peter and John responded that it is better to do what is right in God's eyes.

who should we follow?

Who Should We Follow? – Acts 4:19-20

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We are often faced with a choice of who we should follow. God. Or the crowds around us. When they are in conflict, always follow the Lord.

speaking with great boldness

Speaking With Great Boldness – Acts 4:29

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As believers in the Lord Jesus, we have the best news in the world. And we should be speaking out with great boldness to share the gospel.

great fear seized the church

Great Fear Seized the Church – Acts 5:11

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In the early day of the church a couple died after lying to God. And great fear seized the whole church. I wonder what would happen today?

The cost of obedience

The Cost of Obedience – Acts 5:29

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When considering opposing the civil authorities, be sure it is out of obedience to God's direction. And be willing to pay the price.

suffer for Christ

Counted Worthy to Suffer for Christ – Acts 5:41-42

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Rather than complain when we feel slighted as Christians, we should learn to rejoice in suffering for the name of Christ.

resolving dissension

Resolving Dissension in the Church – Acts 6:1-7

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While resolving dissension in the church will not guarantee growth. But allowing it to fester will insure that growth does not occur.

forgiveness is an expression of love

Forgiveness Is An Expression of Love – Acts 7:60

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Stephen sought God's forgiveness for those who where killing him. Forgiveness like that is truly an expression of love for other people.

A great persecution broke out

A Great Persecution Broke Out – Acts 8:1

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The early church faced a time of great persecution. But, rather than dampen their spirits, they rejoiced and spread the gospel even further.

God's call

Following God’s Call – Acts 8:26

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Would you follow God's call out into the desert? Especially if you are leaving an exciting work? Be willing to follow wherever God leads

Following the Way of Christ

Following the Way of Christ – Acts 9:1-2

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The earliest church called itself 'the Way'. The way to life, the way to truth, the way of Jesus. Are you a follower of the way?

Be faithful even in the small things

Being Faithful in the Small Things – Acts 9:10-12

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The example of Ananias teaches us that being faithful in seemingly insignificant ways can have a tremendous impact on the lives of others.