[Photo by Daniele Levis Pelusi on Unsplash] The story of Acts has taken a dramatic turn in chapters 6 and 7, as Stephen becomes the first martyr in the church. A great ensuing persecution scatters many of the believing community from Jerusalem. While this initially seems like a loss for…
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Acts 6:8-8:3 | Stoning Stephen
Photo by Valentin Salja on Unsplash Stoning StephenActs 6:8-8:3 is a lengthy section that revolves around the arrest, testimony, and execution of Stephen. Stephen was one of the seven deacons appointed to serve food to widows in the church. But his ministry takes a sudden and drastic turn…
Cast The First Stone
This week's video is a famous story from the Gospel of John. It's well known for being a beautiful depiction of how Jesus demonstrated mercy to a sinful woman in spite of the accusations thrown against her. For many, this story is the story of how Jesus meets all of…
"If Necessary, Use Words..."
There is a famous quote among Christians that goes like this: “Preach the gospel at all times, and if necessary, use words.”The quote basically means “demonstrate the gospel all the time by the way you live and treat people, even if you don’t have the chance to preach…
"Come To My Church..."
Have you ever wanted to invite someone to church, but didn’t know how? Or have you wondered if you should even invite them? Many people feel nervous about this. What if I ask in the wrong way, or if my friend rejects my offer? But it does not need…