While Grace is one of the most celebrated ideas in Christianity, does it shape how we treat one another? We might imagine that God is gracious, but is the church, his people, a people of grace? Often we think of the church as a collection of people saved by God's graciousness. At the same time,…

In Acts 4 and 5 we read about how the religious authorities persecuted and abused the apostles for their obedience to Jesus. This begs the question: How do they find joy in suffering? After all, joy isn't a normal response when things are difficult. So what is it that makes these people able to thrive…

After the Holy Spirit gives power to Jesus' disciples, they begin to act like Jesus. In fact, you could even say Jesus begins to act through them. In Acts 3, we read a story about how Peter and John heal a man who has been crippled his whole life. But notice how the disciples don't…

In Acts 1 Jesus told his followers to bear witness to what he had done all over the world. But he also told them to wait for the arrival of the Holy Spirit and the power he gives. In Acts chapter 2 we read the story of Pentecost, where God fulfills Jesus' promise. But is…

The first story in the Book of Acts sees Jesus commission his disciples to go into the world and be his witnesses. (Read the story here) While this is a command he gives specifically to the remaining eleven apostles, it's still something we can do today. The disciples think Jesus is going to put on…