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Acts
Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 21, 2017 (message contributor)
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1. Jehovah Rapha - The Lord Your Healer
Contributed on Nov 16, 2017
A study of the book of Acts 9: 32 – 43
Acts 9: 32 – 43 JEHOVAH RAPHA - THE LORD YOUR HEALER 32 Now it came to pass, as Peter went through all parts of the country, that he also came down to the saints who dwelt in Lydda. 33 There he found a certain man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden eight years and was paralyzed. 34 And Peter ...read more
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2. Undefeated
Contributed on Sep 21, 2017
A study of the book of Acts 1: 1 - 11
Acts 1: 1 - 11 Undefeated 1 The former account I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2 until the day in which He was taken up, after He through the Holy Spirit had given commandments to the apostles whom He had chosen, 3 to whom He also presented Himself alive after ...read more
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3. The ‘a’ Team
Contributed on Oct 30, 2017
A study of the book of Acts 1: 12 – 26
Acts 1: 12 – 26 The ‘A’ Team 12 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey. 13 And when they had entered, they went up into the upper room where they were staying: Peter, James, John, and Andrew; Philip and Thomas; Bartholomew ...read more
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4. God In The Hands Of Angry Sinners
Contributed on Nov 1, 2017
A study of the book of Acts 2: 1 – 47
Acts 2: 1 – 47 God in the hands of angry sinners 2 When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 Then there appeared to them ...read more
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5. ‘miracles’ -The Gift That Stopped Giving?
Contributed on Nov 2, 2017
A study of the book of Acts 3: 1 – 26
Acts 3: 1 – 26 ‘Miracles’ -The Gift That Stopped Giving? 3 Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms ...read more
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6. Punished For Doing Good
Contributed on Nov 3, 2017
A study of the book of Acts 4: 1 - 31
Acts 4: 1 - 31 Punished for doing good 4 Now as they spoke to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees came upon them, 2 being greatly disturbed that they taught the people and preached in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. 3 And they laid hands on them, and put ...read more
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7. Want To Still Stick To Your Prior Testimony?
Contributed on Nov 5, 2017
A study of the book of Acts 4: 32 – 5: 11
Acts 4: 32 – 5: 11 Want to still stick to your prior testimony? 32 Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common. 33 And with great power the apostles gave witness ...read more
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8. The Blame Game
Contributed on Nov 6, 2017
A study of the book of Acts 5: 12 – 6: 7
Acts 5: 12 – 6: 7 The blame game 12 And through the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people. And they were all with one accord in Solomon’s Porch. 13 Yet none of the rest dared join them, but the people esteemed them highly. 14 And believers were increasingly added ...read more
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9. A Story Within A Story
Contributed on Nov 8, 2017
A study of the book of Acts 6: 8 – 8:1
Acts 6: 8 – 8:1 A story within a story 8 And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and signs among the people. 9 Then there arose some from what is called the Synagogue of the Freedmen (Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and those from Cilicia and Asia), disputing with Stephen. 10 And they ...read more
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10. Simon And Simon
Contributed on Nov 9, 2017
A study of the book of Acts 8: 1 - 25
Acts 8: 1 - 25 Simon and Simon 8 Now Saul was consenting to his death. At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. 2 And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, ...read more
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11. Just Go, Will Ya?
Contributed on Nov 10, 2017
A study of the book of Acts 8: 26 - 40
Acts 8: 26 - 40 Just Go, Will Ya? 26 Now an angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, saying, “Arise and go toward the south along the road which goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” This is desert. 27 So he arose and went. And behold, a man of Ethiopia, a eunuch of great authority under Candace the queen ...read more
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12. Fighting For The Wrong Team
Contributed on Nov 13, 2017
A study of the book of Acts 9: 1 - 19
Acts 9: 1 - 19 Fighting for the wrong team 9 Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest 2 and asked letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring ...read more
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13. I Spy
Contributed on Nov 15, 2017
A study of the book of Acts 9: 20 - 43
Acts 9: 20 - 43 I spy 20 Immediately he preached the Christ in the synagogues, that He Is the Son of God. 21 Then all who heard were amazed, and said, “Is this not he who destroyed those who called on this name in Jerusalem, and has come here for that purpose, so that he might bring them bound ...read more
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14. You Gonna Eat That?
Contributed on Nov 17, 2017
A study of the book of Acts 10: 1 - 48
Acts 10: 1 - 48 You gonna eat that? 10 There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of what was called the Italian Regiment, 2 a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, who gave alms generously to the people, and prayed to God always. 3 About the ninth ...read more
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15. You Did - What?
Contributed on Nov 18, 2017
A study of the book of Acts 11: 1 – 30
Acts 11: 1 – 30 You did - what? 11 Now the apostles and brethren who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. 2 And when Peter came up to Jerusalem, those of the circumcision contended with him, 3 saying, “You went in to uncircumcised men and ate with them!” 4 ...read more
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16. He Got His
Contributed on Nov 19, 2017
A study of the book of Acts 12: 1-24
Acts 12: 1-24 He got his 12 Now about that time Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the church. 2 Then he killed James the brother of John with the sword. 3 And because he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to seize Peter also. Now it was during the Days of ...read more
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17. Push Back
Contributed on Nov 20, 2017
A study of the book of Acts 13: 1 – 52
Acts 13: 1 – 52 Push Back 13 Now in the church that was at Antioch there were certain prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. 2 As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit ...read more
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18. Road Rage
Contributed on Nov 22, 2017
A study of the book of Acts 14: 1 - 28
Acts 14: 1 - 28 Road Rage 14 Now it happened in Iconium that they went together to the synagogue of the Jews, and so spoke that a great multitude both of the Jews and of the Greeks believed. 2 But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brethren. 3 ...read more
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19. My Way Or The Highway
Contributed on Nov 26, 2017
A study of the book of Acts 15: 1 – 41
Acts 15: 1 – 41 My way or the highway 15 And certain men came down from Judea and taught the brethren, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.” 2 Therefore, when Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and dispute with them, they determined that Paul ...read more
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20. Hindered
Contributed on Nov 27, 2017
A study of the book of Acts 16: 1 – 40
Acts 16: 1 – 40 Hindered 16 Then he came to Derbe and Lystra. And behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a certain Jewish woman who believed, but his father was Greek. 2 He was well spoken of by the brethren who were at Lystra and Iconium. 3 Paul wanted to have him go ...read more
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21. Cover All My Bases
Contributed on Nov 29, 2017
A study of the book of Acts 17: 1 – 34
Acts 17: 1 – 34 Cover All My Bases 17 Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews. 2 Then Paul, as his custom was, went in to them, and for three Sabbaths reasoned with them from the Scriptures, 3 explaining and ...read more
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22. Hi There, What Town Threw You Out?
Contributed on Nov 30, 2017
A study of the book of Acts 18: 1 – 28
Acts 18: 1 – 28 Hi there, what town threw you out? 18 After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. 2 There he met a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had ordered all Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to see them, 3 ...read more
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23. You Can’t Name It And Claim It Here
Contributed on Dec 1, 2017
A study of the book of Acts 19: 1 – 21
Acts 19: 1 – 21 You Can’t Name It and Claim It Here 19 And it happened, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through the upper regions, came to Ephesus. And finding some disciples 2 he said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” So they said to him, “We ...read more
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24. It Must Be True; I Heard It On Tv
Contributed on Dec 3, 2017
A study of the book of Acts 19: 21 – 41
Acts 19: 21 – 41 It must be true; I heard it on TV 21 When these things were accomplished, Paul purposed in the Spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, “After I have been there, I must also see Rome.” 22 So he sent into Macedonia two of those who ...read more
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25. ‘how To Be A Good Elder’
Contributed on Dec 4, 2017
A study of the book of Acts 20: 1 – 38
Acts 20: 1 – 38 ‘How to be a good Elder’ 20 After the uproar had ceased, Paul called the disciples to himself, embraced them, and departed to go to Macedonia. 2 Now when he had gone over that region and encouraged them with many words, he came to Greece 3 and stayed three months. And when the ...read more
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26. An Admirable Scheme?
Contributed on Dec 6, 2017
A study of the book of Acts 21: 1 – 30
Acts 21: 1 – 30 An admirable scheme? 21 Now it came to pass, that when we had departed from them and set sail, running a straight course we came to Cos, the following day to Rhodes, and from there to Patara. 2 And finding a ship sailing over to Phoenicia, we went aboard and set sail. 3 When we ...read more
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27. God’s Got Your Six
Contributed on Dec 7, 2017
A study of the book of Acts 21: 31 --22: 29
Acts 21: 31 --22: 29 God’s Got Your Six 31 Now as they were seeking to kill him, news came to the commander of the garrison that all Jerusalem was in an uproar. 32 He immediately took soldiers and centurions, and ran down to them. And when they saw the commander and the soldiers, they stopped ...read more
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28. Divide And Conquer
Contributed on Dec 8, 2017
A study of the book of Acts 22: 30 – 23: 35
Acts 22: 30 – 23: 35 Divide and Conquer 30 The next day, because he wanted to know for certain why he was accused by the Jews, he released him from his bonds, and commanded the chief priests and all their council to appear, and brought Paul down and set him before them. 23 Then Paul, looking ...read more
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29. You Want Justice – It’s Gonna Cost You
Contributed on Dec 10, 2017
A study of the book of Acts 24: 1 – 27
Acts 24: 1 – 27 You want justice – It’s gonna cost you 24 Now after five days Ananias the high priest came down with the elders and a certain orator named Tertullus. These gave evidence to the governor against Paul. 2 And when he was called upon, Tertullus began his accusation, saying: “Seeing ...read more
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30. You Must Have Misunderstood Me
Contributed on Dec 11, 2017
A study in the book of Acts 25: 1 – 27
Acts 25: 1 – 27 You must have misunderstood me 25 Now when Festus had come to the province, after three days he went up from Caesarea to Jerusalem. 2 Then the high priest and the chief men of the Jews informed him against Paul; and they petitioned him, 3 asking a favor against him, that he ...read more