Episode 153 – Acts 16 Introducing Timothy, Introducing Luke… sort of

This is the episode is part 16 of a study of the book of Acts. Paul meets both Timothy and Luke in this chapter although Luke fails to mention that latter fact. If you are a prisoner locked in a jail and a earthquake opens the doors and the chains… what would get you to stay?

Acts 16

click here to download (mp3)

Episode 152 – Acts 15 – Debates and Disagreements

This is the episode is part 15 of a study on the book of Acts. A debate arises whether gentiles need to become Jewish before they become Christians. The issue is debated in Jerusalem at the first council of Jerusalem. That issue is resolved but then Paul and Barnabas have a falling out over whether they should bring along that momma’s boy John Mark.

Acts 15

click here to download (mp3)

Episode 150 – Acts 13 – Barnabas and Paul in Cyprus

This is the episode is part 13 of a study on the book of Acts. In this episode Barnabas and Paul are called by God and sent out on their first missionary journey. They travel to Cyprus where they preach in the synagogue and start a church.

Acts 13

The Sergius Paulus inscriptions in Cyprus and Rome

click here to download (mp3)

Episode 149 – Acts 12 – Persecution and Escape

This is the episode is part 12 of a study on the book of Acts. Herod who is now king in Judea decides to persecute the Christians. He has James the brother of John executed and attempts to execute Peter also but God stages a prison break. Later God deals with Herod.

Acts 12

Agrippa I

click here to download (mp3)

Episode 147 – Acts 9:32-42, Acts 10 – Gentiles for Jesus

This is the episode is part 10 of a study on the book of Acts. In this chapter we see Peter and the church given a clear vision from God that gentiles can also become Christians as Peter is given a vision that prepares him for an invitation to the house of a Roman soldier named Cornelius.

Acts 9:32-42

Acts 10

click here to download (mp3)

Episode 146 – Acts 9:1-31 – Saul’s Conversion

This is the episode is part 9 of the study of the book of Acts. A young man named Saul becomes the chief persecutor of the church by arresting, imprisoning and even by having Christians killed. But Jesus has other plans for Saul and strikes him blind on his journey to persecute Christians in Damascus. He then uses a faithful disciple named Ananias to heal Saul and restore him.

Acts 9:1-31

click here to download (mp3)

Episode 145 – Acts 8 – Persecuation and Phillip the Evangelist

This is the episode is part 8 of the study of the book of Acts. Persecuted for their faith after the martyrdom of Stephen the disciples scatter but they take the good news of Jesus with them. Phillip goes to Samaria many come to faith. Simon the Sorcerer accepts Jesus but tries to buy the power he sees in the apostles. Phillip also teaches the Ethiopian Eunich who comes to faith and changes a country.

Acts 8

click here to download (mp3)

Episode 139 – Acts 2:1-41 – The Day of Pentecost

This is the episode is part 2 of the study of the book of Acts. The disciples have been told to wait in Jerusalem until the Holy Spirit comes. On the day of Pentecost the Holy Spirit comes and comes in power. He empowers the apostles to speak in tongues and Peter to preach. On this day the church is started and adds 3000 new beleivers.

Acts 2:1-41

click here to download (mp3)

Episode 138 – Acts 1 – Called to Action

This is the episode is part 1 in a study on the book of Acts which is the second part of Luke’s gospel. This book looks at the start of the church and the acts of the apostles. This is a book about action and about a church called to action, called to be Jesus’s witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria and the ends of the earth. The church is still called to action.

Acts 1

click here to download (mp3)