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Acts 5:17–42 ( Listen ) The Apostles Arrested and Freed 17  But the high priest rose up, and all who were with him (that is, the party of the Sadducees), and filled with jealousy 18  they arrested the apostles and put them in the public prison. 19  But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out, and said, 20  “Go and stand in the temple and speak to the peop...

Acts 4:36–5:11 ( Listen ) 36  Thus Joseph, who was also called by the apostles Barnabas (which means son of encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus, 37  sold a field that belonged to him and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet. Ananias and Sapphira 5:1  But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, 2  and with his wife’s knowledge he kept back for...

1 Corinthians 12:4–20 ( Listen ) 4  Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; 5  and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; 6  and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. 7  To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 8  For to one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to anot...

Acts 4:32–35 ( Listen ) They Had Everything in Common 32  Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. 33  And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. 34  There was not a need...

Acts 4:23–31 ( Listen ) The Believers Pray for Boldness 23  When they were released, they went to their friends and reported what the chief priests and the elders had said to them. 24  And when they heard it, they lifted their voices together to God and said, “Sovereign Lord, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and everything in them, 25  who through the mouth of our father David, your s...

The Atonement is a common word in Christian discourse, but often it is used with differing definitions. We will take this topic head on and ask some vital questions. What is The Atonement? Did Jesus have to die? What was achieved through His death and resurrection? Who receives what was achieved? Did Jesus die for everyone?

Acts 4:1–21 ( Listen ) Peter and John Before the Council 4:1  And as they were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came upon them, 2  greatly annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. 3  And they arrested them and put them in custody until the next day, for it was already evening. 4  But ma...

Acts 3:11–26 ( Listen ) Peter Speaks in Solomon’s Portico 11  While he clung to Peter and John, all the people, utterly astounded, ran together to them in the portico called Solomon’s. 12  And when Peter saw it he addressed the people: “Men of Israel, why do you wonder at this, or why do you stare at us, as though by our own power or piety we have made him walk? 13  The God of Abraham, the God of...

Acts 3:1–10 ( Listen ) The Lame Beggar Healed 3:1  Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. 1 2  And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering the temple. 3  Seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, he asked to receive alms. 4  And Pet...

Nehemiah 1:3–11 ( Listen ) 3  And they said to me, “The remnant there in the province who had survived the exile is in great trouble and shame. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates are destroyed by fire.” Nehemiah’s Prayer 4  As soon as I heard these words I sat down and wept and mourned for days, and I continued fasting and praying before the God of heaven. 5  And I said, “O LORD G...

Philippians 2:1–16 ( Listen ) Christ’s Example of Humility 2:1  So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2  complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3  Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than you...

Mark Gignilliat teaching on the Theology of the Psalms  At our third coffee house of the summer, Dr. Mark Gignilliat taught on The Theology of the Psalms. Mark has taught Hebrew, Old Testament Exegesis, and Biblical Theology at Beeson Divinity School since 2005. His research interests include the relationship between the testaments, and between exegesis and Christian dogmatics.  Before coming to B...

John 4:6–26 ( Listen ) 6  Jacob’s well was there; so Jesus, wearied as he was from his journey, was sitting beside the well. It was about the sixth hour. 1 7  A woman from Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, “Give me a drink.” 8  (For his disciples had gone away into the city to buy food.) 9  The Samaritan woman said to him, “How is it that you, a Jew, ask for a drink from me, a woman o...

Matthew 6:19–34 ( Listen ) Lay Up Treasures in Heaven 19  “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust 1 destroy and where thieves break in and steal, 20  but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21  For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. 22  “The eye is the lamp of...

Acts 2:41–47 ( Listen ) 41  So those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls. The Fellowship of the Believers 42  And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43  And awe 1 came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44  And all who...

Acts 2:22–41 ( Listen ) 22  “Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and signs that God did through him in your midst, as you yourselves know— 23  this Jesus, 1 delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men. 24  God raised him up, loosing the pangs of...

Gender & the Gospel: Understanding How Justice and Mercy Meet in Relationships with the Opposite Sex We often approach discussions or decisions about gender from the vantage point of power. However, the central message of the Gospel is clearly aimed at disarming the controlling use of power. As we place gender into the Gospel narrative, we recognize how the Lord uses it to build an understandi...

Acts 2:4–21 ( Listen ) 4  And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. 5  Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. 6  And at this sound the multitude came together, and they were bewildered, because each one was hearing them speak in his own language. 7  And they were amazed and ast...

Acts 2:1–13 ( Listen ) The Coming of the Holy Spirit 2:1  When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. 2  And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3  And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested 1 on each one of them. 4  And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and b...

Acts 1:12–26 ( Listen ) Matthias Chosen to Replace Judas 12  Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey away. 13  And when they had entered, they went up to the upper room, where they were staying, Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot and Ju...

Acts 1:6–11 ( Listen ) The Ascension 6  So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7  He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority. 8  But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samari...

Exodus 20:1–17 ( Listen ) The Ten Commandments 20:1 And God spoke all these words, saying, 2 “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. 3 “You shall have no other gods before 1 me. 4 “You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under...

Acts 1:1–5 ( Listen ) The Promise of the Holy Spirit 1:1  In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2  until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. 3  He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking abo...

Acts 1:1–5 ( Listen ) The Promise of the Holy Spirit 1:1  In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2  until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. 3  He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking abo...

Colossians 3:1–17 ( Listen ) Put On the New Self 3:1  If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2  Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. 3  For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4  When Christ who is your 1 life appears, then you also will appear with him i...