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Teaching Summary of Acts 8–9

Teaching Summary of Acts 8–9 🌿 Overall Themes in Acts 8–9 Persecution spreads the gospel β€” What looks like loss becomes God’s strategy for mission. The gospel crosses boundaries β€” Samaritans, an Ethiopian eunuch, and a Pharisee are all reached. … Continue reading →

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get up and witness

get up and witness Acts 9:32-43 (JDV) Acts 9:32 As Peter was traveling from place to place, he also came down to the devotees who resided in Lydda. Acts 9:33 There he found a man named Aeneas, who was paralyzed … Continue reading →

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sent to strengthen

sent to strengthen Acts 9:19-31 (JDV) Acts 9:19 And after taking some food, he regained his strength. Saul was with the disciples in Damascus for some days. Acts 9:20 He immediately began proclaiming Jesus in the synagogues: β€œThis one is … Continue reading →

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from murder to mission

from murder to mission Acts 9:1-18 (JDV) Acts 9:1 Now Saul was still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord. He went to the high priest Acts 9:2 and requested letters from him to the synagogues in … Continue reading →

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representing Jesus

Acts 9:32-43 The Holy Spirit was present, and had been at work among all the post-Pentecost believers in Lydda & Joppa, so it was not necessary for the Lord to send Peter to them.  Nevertheless, Peter did have a history … Continue reading →

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three days without sight

Acts 9:1-31.  After his encounter with the risen Christ on the road to Damascus, Saul of Tarsus was left blinded and helpless for three days.  That unexpected down time was three days of grace, and in them Saul was learning … Continue reading →

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