Jacob Gerber | Blog about Discipleship, Church, Leadership

Peter’s encounter with Cornelius provides and example that teaches us to follow the Spirit beyond barriers to the gospel. (Exposition on Acts 10:1–33)

The gospel is not for “important” people. Rather, we see in Acts 9 that Jesus is an extraordinary Savior for ordinary people. (Acts 9:32–43)

Saul’s early ministry established a pattern that would follow him through life: faithful preaching leads to faithful suffering. (Exposition of Acts 9:19b–31)

The conversion of Saul on the road to Damascus highlights a central truth of the Scriptures: the Lord is gracious to sinners. (Exposition of Acts 9:1–19a)

In Philip’s evangelism of the Ethiopian eunuch, the gospel of Christ crucified announces salvation to the end of the earth. (Exposition of Acts 8:26–40)

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)