In these passages is the account of King Herod beginning to persecute the believers. Herod had James, the brother of John, put to death. Then Herod had Peter arrested and put in prison, intending to…
In these passages is the account of God’s Prophet, Elijah, challenging the prophets of Baal to a contest. The contest was to demonstrate that God is the true God of Israel and is more powerful…
In these passages is the account of Peter telling the disciples in Jerusalem of the conversion of the Gentiles in Caesarea. The disciples chastised Peter for entering the Gentiles’ house and eating dinner with them.…
In these passages is the account of the succession of kings in Israel while Asa was King of Judah. Asa was a good king who followed God.
During the first 36 years of Asa’s reign…
In these passages is the account of Peter preaching the Gospel message to Cornelius and his household. Peter assumed Cornelius was aware of Jesus and the miracles Jesus performed. This was widely known in Israel.…
In these passages is the account of a Ahijah, the prophet, prophesying to King Jeroboam’s wife. Ahijah prophesied the future removal of Israel from the land because of the sins they committed under King Jeroboam.…
In these passages is the account of God’s angel appearing to the Roman soldier, Cornelius, in Caesarea. The angel directed Cornelius to seek out Peter in Joppa and have Peter come to Caesarea to deliver…
In these passages are the accounts of Peter healing a paralyzed man and raising a dead woman back to life. As a result of these miraculous acts, many people came to believe in Jesus.
Before…
In these passages is the account of Solomon turning away from God in Solomon’s old age. Solomon had married many foreign women who worshiped idols and demons. These women influenced Solomon to also worship idols…
In these passages is the account of Saul continuing to persecute the churches. As he was traveling to Damascus to arrest Christians, a great light surrounded to him. Saul fell from his horse and was…