Jacob Gerber | Blog about Discipleship, Church, Leadership

In the story of Simon the magician in Acts 8, we see that the gospel of Jesus announces great forgiveness, not great power. (Exposition of Acts 8:9–25)

God uses the persecution of the church to advance the gospel. So, what the world intends for persecution, God intends for joy. (Exposition of Acts 8:1–8)

Stephen’s vision at his martyrdom teaches us that Jesus’ reign as king transforms Christian suffering into victory. (Exposition of Acts 7:54–60)

Stephen’s lengthy rehearsal of Old Testament history underscores that Jesus saves by faith, not by merely external religion. (Exposition of Acts 7:1–53)

The world attacks the bold witness of Jesus’ disciples because the gospel of Jesus threatens the authority of the world. (Exposition of Acts 6:8–15)

In the ordination of the first deacons, we see that Jesus builds his church through ministries of word and of deed. (Exposition of Acts 6:1–7)

As the world rages against Christ and his servants, God overturns the judgments of this world. (Exposition of Acts 5:17–42)

In response to the judgment of Ananias and Sapphira, the fear of the Lord compels a response to Jesus, one way or another. (Exposition of Acts 5:12–16)

The terrifying story of Ananias and Sapphira teaches that the fear of the Lord drives out hypocrisy. (Exposition of Acts 5:1–11)

By leading individuals to give sacrificially to meet needs, the Holy Spirit unites the church in one heart, one mind, and one body. (Exposition of Acts 4:32–37)

The early church sought boldness through prayer, since Christians must suffer boldly for Jesus. (Exposition of Acts 4:23–31)

The early church has an important lesson to impart: because there is no salvation outside of Christ, Christians can suffer boldly. (Exposition of Acts 4:1–22)