On the day of Pentecost, Peter stood up and taught the Jews using a prophecy from the book of Joel. He showed the gathered crowd how Jesus of Nazareth was the fulfillment of Joel's prophecy about the coming "day of the LORD" and the offer of salvation to all who call on the name of the Lord.

A brief introduction to the history of the city of Jerusalem. Jerusalem is one of the oldest cities in the world. In this article we discuss the key events and dates that shaped Jerusalem into the city we read about in during the time of Jesus.

Judas is one of the most infamous names in history. Why does he have such a bad reputation? Who was Judas Iscariot? Find the answer in this handout discussing his life.

A 5 minute Bible study through Acts 10. In chapter 10, Peter sees a vision which leads him to the house of Cornelius, a roman centurion. After preaching Jesus, the Holy Spirit descended on Cornelius’ household and they were baptized, becoming the first Gentile converts to Christ.

A 5 minute Bible study through Acts 9. In chapter 9, Paul meets Jesus on the Road to Damascus and is later baptized by Ananias in the city. Peter heals a paralyzed man named Aeneas. At the end of the chapter, Peter travels to Joppa and raises Dorcas from the dead.

In Acts 1:12 Luke wrote that the Apostles walked a "Sabbath day's journey" from the Mount of Olives to Jerusalem. What was a Sabbath day's journey? In this article we discuss the restriction the rabbis enforced regarding walking on the Sabbath, how far a Jew could walk, and the origins of the restriction.

Welcome to our book of Acts Bible Study. Over the next several months (if it's God's will) we will study through each chapter of the book. Today we discuss Acts 1 (verses 1-12). In this chapter, Jesus ascends to heaven and a new Apostle, Matthias is selected to replace Judas Iscariot.

A 5 minute Bible study through Acts 8. In chapter 8, Paul persecutes the early Church, Philip preaches in Samaria and Simon the sorcerer is converted. Later, Philip talks to the Ethiopian nobleman and baptizes him on the road to Gaza.

A 5 minute Bible study through Acts 7. In chapter 7, Stephen gives his defense to the Jewish council. He accuses them of being stiff necked and rebellious like their fathers. At the end of the chapter the Jews stone Stephen.

Matthias is only mentioned by name in one chapter of the the Bible, Acts 1. He was chosen by God to be the 12th Apostle following Judas Iscariot’s betrayal and suicide.

A 5 minute Bible study through Acts 6. In chapter six, seven disciples were chosen to care for the neglected Hellenist widows. The second half of the chapter introduces the reader to Stephen, one of the 7 disciples and a man of great faith, who was arrested for preaching about Jesus.

A 5 minute Bible study through Acts 5. In chapter 5, Ananias and Sapphira are killed for lying to the Holy Spirit, multitudes of sick people are healed, the Apostles are questioned by the Jewish council and released from prison by an angel.

A 5 minute Bible study through Acts 4. In chapter 4, Peter and John are arrested by the Jewish leaders and questioned about their source of authority for their preaching and miracles. After being released from prison, they prayed with the other disciples for boldness and were filled with the Holy Spirit. The chapter concludes with a discussion of the unity of the believers and an introduction to Barnabas.

A 5 minute Bible study through Acts 3. In chapter 3, Peter and John heal a lame man in the Temple. Peter then preaches to the astonished crowd of witnesses and tries to convince them Jesus is the Christ.

People often ask me, “what devotional book should I study with my husband?” So I thought I would post some helpful tips in regards to this question!

Casting lots was a form of random selection. A modern equivalent might be flipping a coin, drawing straws, or rolling dice. Our modern word lottery has its foundation in this ancient practice. Curiously, the Bible never describes the method or instruments used to make the selection. The Bible’s use of “casting lots” is probably a general term used to refer to any form of unbiased random selection.

How did the Creator of the universe humble Himself to such extreme lows to serve others? The humility required to complete the crucifixion was nothing less than an act of God. We as humans can barely bring ourselves to the level of humility required to serve others. Knowing our own struggle with pride, we should be stunned by the selflessness of Jesus.

A 5 minute Bible study through Acts 2. In chapter 2, the Holy Spirit empowers the Apostles to speak in tongues and Peter argued that Jesus of Nazareth was the Christ from the Old Testament scriptures. 3,000 people were convicted by Peter’s words and were baptized.

These outlines are intended to summarize the key information from each chapter in just 5 minutes. The outlines are available for download for FREE on our website.

A 5 minute Bible study through Acts 1. In chapter 1, Luke addresses his book to a man named Theophilus, Jesus ascends back to Heaven, and a new Apostles is chosen to take the place of Judas Iscariot.

These outlines are intended to summarize the key information from each chapter in just 5 minutes. The outlines are available for download for FREE on our website.

If you’ve read the New Testament, you’ve probably come across references to monetary values like the mite, penny, shekel, drachma, and denarius. This quick article is meant to give you an introduction to some of the most common coins we read about in the New Testament. These would have been the same coins Jesus and His disciples used when they were out running their daily errands.