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In Acts Chapter 4, Peter and John are in prison.

They were seized and incarcerated in this Jerusalem jail, simply because a man in his 40's who had never walked had been healed, and they explained that the Risen and Living Lord Jesus Christ was behind the healing.

They are brought in before the religious authorities - that is, before the same people who had been responsible for crucifying Jesus. Jesus had been in this court. These 'judges' were the wealthiest and most influential in the nation.

If JESUS were alive, and this is now some 8 or 9 weeks after…  ( Click for more )

We move on to Acts Chapter 3, but let's remember the situation. At the end of Acts Chapter 2 there is such real fellowship in The Church of Jesus Christ, with a sharing of possessions as well as problems. They continue meeting in The Temple for worship, but breaking bread in the homes of other believers, and eating together. These disciples of Jesus are praising God, enjoying the favour of the people, and the Lord was adding to their number daily those who were being saved.

We see what happened when Peter and John ministered to a cripple - to a man who had never walked. He…  ( Click for more )

We are in Acts Chapter 2. Peter has been explaining what the risen and living Lord Jesus Christ has done in the Temple in Jerusalem when He baptised these 120 disciples in the Holy Spirit in fulfilment of what was promised. Those who listened were convicted of their sin and they ask, "What shall we do?"

People always want to do something and it is important that people do the right thing. Peter replies in unmistakably clear terms. He tells the people, who asked that vital question, what to do. Having come to believe in Jesus - Repent or turn to God - Be baptised in water…  ( Click for more )

We are studying the opening verses of Acts Chapter 2, where Dr Luke tells us how The Church of Jesus Christ was launched and birthed. Some were baffled, amazed and perplexed. Only God would have used such a radical method - and in such a setting - the Temple in Jerusalem.

Peter rises to his feet to explain what Jesus Christ had done, baptising these 120 disciples in the Holy Spirit, where the consequence was that all spoke in tongues as he was filled with the Holy Spirit. Each overflowed in Praise and Prayer. Now, are we clear on this?

In Peter's explanation, verses 14 to…  ( Click for more )

If the Book of Acts is a pivotal Book in the New Testament, then Acts Chapter 2 must be regarded as a pivotal passage. It is a vital link, or key, which can open many doors. Without a clear understanding of Pentecost - what actually happened, and what the consequences were - much of the rest of the New Testament might remain a mystery.

It was the significant events of the Day of Pentecost that birthed the Church of Jesus Christ, and empowered the disciples, resulting in meaningful fruitful evangelism. We need to know the facts, and have our faith based upon the facts, and not…  ( Click for more )

Before the risen and living Jesus ascended back to God the Father, He instructed His disciples, to wait in the city of Jerusalem until they had received the power of the Holy Spirit.

They were going to be obedient to Jesus. It always pays to be obedient to Jesus. They patiently wait and faithfully pray.

In verses 15 and 16 of Acts 1, Peter emerges as the leader, yet they are all brothers. The task is to seek a replacement for Judas Iscariot. His ministry should…  ( Click for more )

In verse 9 of the first chapter of Acts, the scene is the summit of The Mount of Olives on the east side of Jerusalem. Jesus begins to ascend. He just goes up and up. His work on earth is over. Jesus is going home where He belonged, having been away for 33 years.

He continues to rise, until a cloud receives Him, and the disciples who had accompanied Him, continued looking upwards wondering what this is all about. Two angels appear and ask "Why?"

"This same Jesus…  ( Click for more )

We are reading and studying these opening verses of the Book of Acts.

It is some six weeks after Passover - forty days after God the Father brought back Jesus Christ from the dead.

These have been traumatic weeks. There have been various meetings with the risen and living Lord Jesus Christ at various times. Jesus has met with His chosen disciples, in Jerusalem, on the Emmaus Road, and by the Lakeside when seven disciples tried to turn the clock back and return…  ( Click for more )

Come with me on a journey through the Book of Acts over these next few weeks. But hear me on this vital point - more importantly than reading these words, is the reading of the Scriptures, the Word of God, itself.

Read Acts Chapter 1.

If we did not have the book of Acts what would we make of the rest of the New Testament? It would be like if Exodus were the first book in the Bible. Have you ever thought? Who are these people who are slaves Egypt? Why are they so important…  ( Click for more )

Come with me on a journey through the Book of Acts over these next few weeks. But hear me on this vital point - more importantly than reading these words, is the reading of the Scriptures, the Word of God, itself.

Read Acts Chapter 1.

If we did not have the book of Acts what would we make of the rest of the New Testament? It would be like if Exodus were the first book in the Bible. Have you ever thought? Who are these people who are slaves Egypt? Why are they so important…  ( Click for more )