Ignorance

"Now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did your leaders.´ Acts 3:17 (NIV   Peter brings attention to the part all have played in the plan of God´s redemption.  He lets all know the blame that rests upon us as a people who needed saving.  Our tendency towards ourselves and not toward... Continue Reading →

Witnessing God

You killed the author of life, but God raised him from the dead. We are witnesses of this.  Acts 3:15 (NIV)   People come running to see what the miraculous healing is all about.  Peter takes this opportunity to put everything into perspective.  God has power to do any kind of wonder.  Man does not. ... Continue Reading →

Healing Effects Of Jesus

He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and jumping, and praising God.  Acts 3:8 (NIV)   Peter offers the poor crippled beggar a healing hand.  As he and John touch him and lift him to his feet, the Spirit of God in them... Continue Reading →

Giving What We Have

Then Peter said, "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 (NIV)   Peter and John come across a man who cannot walk.  He asks them for money.  But they don´t have.  They have something much more important. ... Continue Reading →

The Good Old Days

Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need.  Acts 2:45 (NIV)   There was a day when people did not only think of themselves.  There was a time when the followers of Christ looked after one another.  They cared for the needs of others.  They gave.  They were not only... Continue Reading →

The First Christians

They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.  Acts 2:42   People accept the Apostles message about Jesus Christ.  They believe in what they see and hear.  They live out what they believe.  They have experienced Jesus´ ministry, His miracles, and His resurrection.  Now... Continue Reading →

The Call

The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off--for all whom the Lord our God will call."  Acts 2:39   Is it more than evident that the call of God just isn´t for everyone?  The invitation is there.  The promises of the Lord have been made.  All Heaven and... Continue Reading →

What Shall We Do?

Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.  Acts 2:38 (NIV)   Early Christians put the question to Peter.  They wanted to know what we should do.  They were cut to... Continue Reading →

At God´s Right Hand

‘For David did not ascend to heaven, and yet he said, " 'The Lord  said to my Lord: "Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet." '  Acts 2:34-35 (NIV)   We cannot see into the magnitude and wonder which Is our God.  We cannot see beyond our... Continue Reading →

Spirit You Now See

Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear.  Acts 2:33 (NIV)   As we take a moment to examine ourselves, our lives and our current standing in faith, what do we see?  Where are we right... Continue Reading →

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