A riot breaks out over Paul’s preaching. Gods made with hands are not gods. And Paul preaches a very long sermon where a man is overcome by sleep. Have a listen.
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Paul finds some disciples who have never heard of the Holy Spirit. Baptism is a hands-on sacrament. And seven itinerant Jewish exorcists get beaten naked by a man with an evil spirit. Have a listen.
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Paul goes to Corinth and plants a church next to the synagogue. Gallio won’t give the mob what they want. And Apollos preaches the gospel boldly after being instructed by Priscilla and Aquila. Have a listen.
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Paul uses an altar to the unknown god to address the men of Athens. A disembodied spirituality is nothing new. And how is a God who loves and gives completely different? Have a listen.
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Paul and Silas preach the gospel in Thessalonica, and some are converted, but the Jewish leaders round up a mob to drive them out. The Bereans like what Paul has to say, but want to double-check the scriptures. And they finally end up in Athens to bring the gospel to the city of philosophers. Have a listen.
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Paul preaches to some women at a riverside, and Lydia and her household believe and are baptized. A slave girl with a spirit of divination follows the missionaries around until Paul has had enough of it. And Paul and Silas are beaten and put in prison, so Paul plants a church. Have a listen.
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Paul and Barnabas have a disagreement over John Mark and part ways. Timothy is circumcised to gain access to Jewish spaces. And Luke subtly joins Paul’s missionary work. Have a listen.
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A debate over what the Gentile Christians must do to be saved happens in Jerusalem. Peter and Paul stand on faith alone in Christ. And James has a few things to recommend to these new believers. Have a listen.
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A man is healed at Lystra, and Paul and Barnabas must stop the people from worshipping them. The gospel is preached, and Paul is stoned. And no small dispute arises concerning the salvation of the Gentiles. Have a listen.
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Paul preaches in Antioch to the joy of the Gentiles but to the wrath of the Jewish rulers. Persecution increases, so Paul and Barnabas move on to Iconium. Persecution follows, but the gospel continues to bear fruit. Have a listen.
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Peter escapes to the house of Mary. Herod is struck down by God and eaten by worms. And a son of the Devil is trying to make the straight path crooked. Have a listen.
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Peter explains why he has been eating with the uncircumcised. The church is established in Antioch. And James is killed, and Peter is arrested. Have a listen.
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Peter has a vision where he is told to eat unclean animals. He then goes with messengers to the house of Cornelius. And the gospel is proclaimed to the Gentiles. Have a listen.
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Saul starts preaching in the synagogue in Damascus, but must flee under persecution. The Apostles are reluctant to receive Saul. And Peter continues to heal people and preach the word. Have a listen.
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Saul is confronted by Jesus on his way to persecute Christians. His conversion might not be when you think. And God’s election doesn’t care about the things we care about. Have a listen.
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A sorcerer believes and is baptized, but tries to buy power from Peter. Philip is sent to preach to an Ethiopian eunuch. And how do you get from Isaiah 53 to baptism? Have a listen.
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Stephen is stoned as the church starts to look more like Jesus. Persecution ramps up everywhere. And Philip preaches the gospel in Samaria. Have a listen.
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Stephen goes out speaking the word and doing signs, only to be arrested as a result. The religious leaders want to know if the things being said about his teaching are true. And Stephen gives one of the greatest sermons recorded in scripture. Have a listen.
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The Apostles are arrested and put in prison, but are freed by an angel of the Lord. The religious leaders can’t believe they are back preaching again. And seven men are chosen to serve the needy. Have a listen.
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The church is a family that helps each other, but don’t lie to the Holy Spirit. And many miracles are being done by the Apostles to the point that Peter’s shadow is healing people. Have a listen.
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Peter and John get arrested and questioned by the chief priests and elders. Peter delivers another fiery sermon. And no warning can stop Holy Spirit fueled boldness. Have a listen.
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The church continues to grow and gather around Word and Sacrament. Peter heals a lame beggar at the temple. And Peter preaches to the people of Israel. Have a listen.
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Peter stands up and preaches a sermon that cuts its hearers to the heart. The people want to know what to do. Turning to the God you killed and being baptized in His name is not the answer you would expect, but it is the only answer. Have a listen.
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A man is chosen to take the place of Judas as an Apostle. The Holy Spirit shows up on Pentecost. And the Gospel is proclaimed in many languages. Have a listen.
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