Jesus uses the analogy of a vine and a branches to describe His closeness to His followers. But He also chose that to help them understand that without 'remaining' in…
With Judas gone Jesus can share things with His disciples that He couldn't say with judas present. The disciples are 'troubled' by Jesus' statement that one will betray Him and…
A study of Judas can help us understand other passages in the Bible, especially those that seem to suggest we could lose our salvation. If someone like Judas who, ministered…
Paul and Barnabas continue preaching the gospel with various responses: indifference, opposition, even persecution {Paul is stoned]. But also, some respond to the grace of God. In spite of our…
Paul and Barnabas move inland and use the Jewish synagogues as their landing pad to preach the gospel - with mixed reception. However, some believe and we learn what to…
The church in Antioch senses the Spirit's leading and sends out Barnabas and Paul to reach Gentiles for Jesus. The sail for Barnabas' home (Cyprus) where Paul leads the governor…
In Acts 11 Peter recounts his time spent with Cornelius, the Gentile Centurion, who came to faith in Christ. As Peter explains how God led him through this, the church…
