Acts 1:12–26: The Holy Spirit for the Whole Church
Through prayer, the early church seeks the Holy Spirit and elects a replacement apostle, since God’s Spirit dwells in God’s church. (Exposition of Acts 1:12–26)
Read MoreThrough prayer, the early church seeks the Holy Spirit and elects a replacement apostle, since God’s Spirit dwells in God’s church. (Exposition of Acts 1:12–26)
Read MoreThe Book of Acts opens with a tone-setting description of Jesus’ ascension. King Jesus is reigning until his return. (Exposition of Acts 1:1–11)
Read MoreAs Peter concludes his letter, he summarizes an application to everything he has taught: humble yourselves under God’s mighty hand. (Exposition of 1 Peter 5:1–14)
Read MoreTo steel us for the suffering we will face in this life, Peter urges us to endure short-term suffering to gain eternal glory. (Exposition of 1 Peter 4:1–19)
Read MoreAs we seek to honor Christ among even the most unjust settings, Peter calls us to seek spiritual blessing through earthly suffering. (Exposition of 1 Peter 3:8–22)
Read MoreAs Peter considers different spheres of authority his message is consistent: Be subject to earthly authorities for heaven’s sake. (Exposition of 1 Peter 2:11–3:7)
Read MoreWhile we feel that we are in control of our sideways glances, Jesus teaches that what we gaze upon controls us. Our eyes shape our hearts to serve a master. (Exposition of Matthew 6:19–24)
Jesus teaches that we do not enter his kingdom through mechanical ceremonies, but by repentance and faith. Sin defiles the soul, not ceremony. (Exposition of Matthew 15:10–20)
Through prayer, the early church seeks the Holy Spirit and elects a replacement apostle, since God’s Spirit dwells in God’s church. (Exposition of Acts 1:12–26)