Philip has been chased out of Jerusalem due to the persecution against the church, but that doesn’t change the fact that his whole life is now centred on Jesus. He…
In our passage from Acts today, we read about the first Christian martyr. It is the story of Stephen and it is the beginning of a great persecution against the…
Acts chapter 6 begins with the church growing and prospering but quickly descends into a cultural dispute. The tensions between two different cultural groups in the church threaten to disrupt…
The story of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts chapter 5 is dramatic and shocking. On the one hand, it is comforting to know that the early church was not perfect…
At the end of Acts chapter 3, we have a crippled man healed and a crowd gathered in the temple courts as Peter preaches about Jesus. But at the beginning…
Acts chapter 3 is a dramatic chapter in the history of the church. It starts with the occurrence of an unexpected miracle - a healing for someone who may have…
Recently we saw a mass march in Port Louis, as people gathered together to express their hopes for the future of their nation. There is a desire in all of…
The events of Pentecost are a significant step in the formation of the church. Something happened that day that is still fuelling the boldness and intimacy of the church today.…
The book of Acts gives us a window into the early years of the church from the time Jesus ascended into heaven. It is exciting - full of adventure, miracles,…
The Bible speaks highly about friendship, giving us insight into the blessings that friendship brings to our lives. Christian friendship is more than just a human relationship. Our friends teach…