The Fruit of the Spirit labeled kindness is much more than just you or me making people feel good. It’s a spirit-quality exhibited by a son or daughter of God. It’s much more than just buying a cup of Starbucks coffee for a stranger. What...
In the final class of "Acts of the Apostles," we will discuss Acts 28:1-31 and examine the following: Paul and the shipwreck survivors reach the island of Malta, where they receive hospitality from the locals. Paul heals the father of...
In this class, we will discuss Acts 9:1-31 and focus on Saul (later known as the apostle Paul) being introduced into the book of Acts, the story of his conversion and the time spent in Damascus and Jerusalem preaching. Also, in this...
In this class we will discuss Acts 18:1-11 and look at the following: Paul arrives in Corinth and meets Aquila and Priscilla, who become his partners in tentmaking. He preaches in the synagogue every Sabbath, facing opposition from some...
In this class we will discuss Act 23:11-35 thru Acts 24:1-24 and examine the following: The Lord appears to Paul in a vision, assuring him that he will testify in Rome. A group of Jews plots to kill Paul, but their plan is revealed to the...
In this class we will discuss Acts 19:25-41 thru Acts 20:1-3 and examine the following: Demetrius, the silversmith, stirs up a riot among fellow craftsmen in Ephesus because Paul's preaching threatens their idol-making trade. The crowd...
In this class, we will discuss Acts 27:1-44 and examine the following: Paul and other prisoners are handed over to a centurion named Julius for transport to Rome. They board a ship bound for Italy. Along the journey, they face challenging...
In this class we will discuss Act 24:24-27; Acts 25:1-27 and Acts 26:1-32 and examine the following: Felix, the governor, frequently meets with Paul and listens to him, hoping for a bribe. Two years later, Felix is succeeded by Festus....
In this class, we will discuss Acts 13:1-14 and look at Barnabas and Saul (Paul) being chosen for the work and being sent off to Cyprus. While in Cyprus, Barnabas and Paul met up with John (John Mark) who became their helper. We will...
In this class, we will discuss Acts 19:17-24 and examine the following: The incident involving the seven sons of Sceva, who attempt to cast out evil spirits in the name of Jesus, becomes well-known. The evil spirit acknowledges Jesus and...
In this class, we will discuss Acts 6:1-15 and continue the discussion concerning seven individuals being chosen to assist the apostles and we will look at the situation of Stephen being seized and brought before the Sanhedrin.
In this class, we will discuss Acts 18:12-28 thru Acts 19:1-5 and examine the following: Paul is brought before Gallio, the proconsul, by the Jews who accuse him. However, Gallio refuses to get involved in their religious dispute. After...
In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 9:1–24 and examine the following: Paul defends his apostleship, asserting his right to receive support but choosing to forgo it for the sake of the gospel. He compares himself to an athlete,...
In this class, we will discuss Acts 12:1-25 and finish our discussion on the Church in Antioch and then cover Peter's arrest by King Herod Agrippa followed by his miraculous escape from prison and then Herod's death.
In this class, we will discuss Acts 14:1-21 and look at the people Paul and Barnabas interacted with while traveling in Iconium, Lystra and Derbe. We will examine why the people of Lystra called Barnabas, Zeus and Paul, Hermes. Also, we...
