Archive for May, 2009:
Blogging Through Acts
I am excited that this summer we get to embark on a journey together through the book of Acts. We will join the disciples as they take the teachings of Jesus to the world and discover the powerful work and movement of the Holy Spirit. I hope you will join us as we read through the book of Acts this summer. Here on this site, you can access our reading plan, as well as post comments on the blogs that will be new each week. Please feel free to share what God is showing you through the sermons, reading, etc. My desire is that God would move us spiritually this summer and we would discover God and His truth in the pages we read, along with the courage to walk in those truths. Before we dive into the book, let me take this first Blog to give some background to the Books of Acts.
Acts was written by Luke, a companion of the Apostle Paul (Acts 16:10-17) and a physician (Col 4:14), in approximately AD 63. Luke records what happened after Jesus’ resurrection, the beginnings of the first century church, Peter’s ministry, Saul’s conversion, and Paul’s missionary journeys. There are people healed, mass conversions, ship wrecks, trials, and executions in the 28 chapters of Acts. The Holy Spirit is active throughout convicting, empowering, and leading these men and women. As you read, be sure to ask the Holy Spirit to open the eyes of your heart so that you see what He desires for you to see and receive truth from His Word to put into action. Come, let’s dive into his Word together!
This is new for us at Mid-Cities and I hope you enjoy your time here.
Daniel Stephens
Senior Pastor