Category Archives: Bible Study

Focused on Our Strength

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Mark Shields

The early church experienced some growing pains as described in Acts 6. The Greek speaking group complained that their widows were not receiving a daily distribution of food. The twelve Apostles gathered everyone together for the first church council and … Continue reading →

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Sense of Purpose

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Mark Shields

Through the Apostles, God was performing many signs and wonders among the people. The Sadducees opposed what God was doing through the Apostles as recorded in Acts 5:12-42. They were filled with jealousy and were concerned about the great power … Continue reading →

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He Knows so Fully Disclose

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Mark Shields

As recorded in the events of Acts 5:1-12 Ananias and his wife Sapphira sold some property but held back a portion of the money for themselves. Then they brought the rest and put it at the apostles’ feet pretending they were … Continue reading →

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Believe and Have No Need

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Mark Shields

Reading in Acts 4:32-37, the believers became of one heart and mind. It is apparent that they were filled with the Holy Spirit as they shared everything they had and powerfully testified to the resurrection of Jesus. In today’s passage, … Continue reading →

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Movers and Shakers

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Mark Shields

Reading in Acts 4:13-31, the men of the council said nothing publicly in opposition to Peter and John who had healed a lame beggar in Jesus’ name. They were astonished at the courage and power Peter and John had demonstrated. … Continue reading →

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