Acts 6 Commentary Acts 6 marks an important point in the church’s early history, introducing the first Christian martyr and the beginning of a real persecution against the church. To set the stage: With thousands of men, women, and children following Jesus (Acts 4:4; 5:14), the Jewish leadership has taken notice. They arrest the apostles,…
In this chapter summary, we will discuss the significance of this chapter and what it means for us today. How would you caption the chapter? Peter offers a word of encouragement to Christians who are facing trials and suffering. He gives instructions to both the elders and the younger generation, encouraging them to be the…
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,To God’s elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to be obedient to Jesus Christ and sprinkled with his blood:Grace and peace be yours in abundance. 1 Peter 1:1-2, NIV In this chapter summary,…
On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” John 2:1-3, ESV In the second chapter of the Gospel…
