Through her time in Jerusalem the church of Acts 1-7 was prepared for a world-wide future (Ac 1:8). Now the day has dawned for her to move out. Some believers spread into Judea, but others go further and enter Samaria
Moving out – part I
Important points in history often have two types of components in them: those which only happen at the time and those which continue into the future. Both can be found in the drama of Acts 8, and it’s vital to
Witnessing and evangelising
There are events which shape history; Stephen’s appearance and death fit into that category. He triggers a personal turmoil for Saul, a young (Ac 7:58), law-keeping, studious (Ph 3:4-6) and rich (Ph 4:12) council member (Ac 26:10) who is left