LifeJourney | Bible Studies from LifeMark Ministries

Challenge to Authority The authority of the Jewish elders, priests, and scribes, known as the Sanhedrin, faced a challenge to their authority from the apostles. They were accused of rejecting and condemning the very Messiah prophesied by the prophets. The Sanhedrin attempted to stop the apostles from preaching, teaching in the name of Jesus, but their response not only failed, but promoted the spr...

Undeniable Restoration and Refreshment   The work of God, through the Spirit in the name of Jesus, moves to the gate leading to the temple where a no-name beggar, lame from birth, is healed to the wonder and amazement of the crowd. Peter healed him in the name of Jesus, which drew a crowd to hear Peter preach his second recorded gospel sermon, and many believed. The church now numbered 5,000 men.

The Power of the Holy Spirit Arrives   At the celebration of the annual Jewish festival, Pentecost, Jews of many languages from many cities, provinces, and nations were gathered to thank God for His provision of the harvest. The Holy Spirit manifests itself on Jesus' disciples this day, giving them the ability to speak in languages they did not know, appearing as tongues of fire. Peter delivers th...

Jesus' Kingship and Command At his ascension to heaven, Jesus revealed His immediate plan for continuing His work and eternal vision for His church. Beginning with about 120 men and women disciples in Jerusalem, this led to the explosive growth by the power of the Holy Spirit to include all people on earth.

We're excited to launch our podcast series, The Church's Foundation: Peter Steps Up in Faith . This series follows the study guide of the same name, available at LifeMarkMinistries.org. By purchasing the guide, you can follow along with each episode for a deeper and more meaningful journey through the first 12 chapters of the Book of Acts. The series is taught by three gifted teachers: Mark Schupb...

Paul completes his journey to Rome under God's providential care to witness and testify for Jesus just as Jesus had told him. Paul had daily home Bible studies with visitors and even Roman guards. We benefit today from four letters he wrote during his two-year prison term canonized in the Bible as Philippians, Ephesians, Colossians, and Philemon.

Luke records in detail the places, people and time of Paul's trip to Rome, the capital of the Gentile world at the time. A powerful chapter that illustrates the inability of people to save themselves, and God's ability to keep His promises for His purpose, His way, and in His time.

Paul gives us an example to follow considering it fortunate to give his testimony in defense of his faith, revealing the gospel message of faith in his conversion and transformation, and his desire for everyone who hears him to be a follower of Jesus. Join Rob Pine to consider Paul's example in Acts chapter 26.  

Paul's trust in God that He is always at work for His good purpose, and confidence that Jesus is always with him is on display in two trials, before two different Roman governors, two years apart. An example for each of us under all circumstances. 

Luke reveals a powerful illustration of God's providential care for His people to accomplish His purpose. Join Rob in exploring the practical lessons for Christ's disciples today as Jesus orchestrates events using Paul's family, enemies, and the government to get him from Jerusalem and on his way to Rome.

Join the study today and discover what we can apply in our life from Paul's testimony, to his own Israelite people in Jerusalem, of his conversion to a disciple of Christ and his transformation to apostle to the Gentiles.

In Jerusalem Paul makes a report of God's work, hears of rumors about himself, experiences another riot, and is recued once again. Among all this activity in Jerusalem in about 57 A.D. there are revealed significant barriers to the growth of the Christian church even now in the 21 st century. Luke's account tells the story of forces still working against growth of the Christian church.

Paul leaves Ephesus on his way to Jerusalem with a company of disciples from the provinces of Asia, Macedonia, and Greece. His departing message to specifically the church leaders in Ephesus is a master class on effective spiritual leadership of God's people. Explore with Rob some practical lessons from Acts 20 to learn God's word and boldly live it.

Ephesus is the major commercial, religious, and cultural center in the province of Asia in the first century. Acts chapter 19 reveals the power of the Holy Spirit working in the disciples of Jesus Christ then and now in the twenty first century living boldly in the name of Jesus.

We find Paul in the city of Corinth for 18 months with a brief stop in Ephesus on his return to Antioch, Syria in Acts chapter 18. Explore lessons we can apply in our own faith journey from Paul, Aquila and Priscilla, and Apollos as we encounter them during Paul's second missionary journey.

Luke records in Chapter 17 of Acts Paul and his companions visit three cities in what we know today as Greece, Join Rob Pine in discovering one idea from each city that you can apply to your faith journey in your city today.

Chapter 16 in the book of Acts reveals the divine work of the Holy Spirit in providing direction for the Apostle Paul. Explore how the Holy Spirit directing Paul's steps brought the gospel to Europe. The Holy Spirit still directs a person's steps today.

Come along with Rob Pine as he walks through conflict in the church described in Acts 15 and discover three practical steps we can all take to resolve any conflict.

Join Rob Pine in exploring three practical steps that you can take to learn, witness and serve as disciples of Jesus in response to Luke's account of the events of Paul and Barnabas first missionary journey recorded in Acts chapter 14. You can follow along for context with the Bible Study Guide, "The Church's Expansion: Paul Steps Out in Faith."

Rob Pine is the Executive Director of LifeMark Ministries and the author of the Bible Study Guide titled *The Church's Expansion: Paul Steps Out in Faith*. He shares two key points from Paul's sermon in Acts 13 that we can apply to our daily lives.