What Is a Missionary Church? {Acts 12:25–13:12} by William Boekestein posted May 24, 2023 The church has enemies. But they are no match for God. read
God Cares about Christian Persecution {Acts 12:1–24} by William Boekestein posted May 17, 2023 Acts 12 isn’t merely history. It’s also a battle plan for modern Christians. read
What Is a Christian? {Acts 11:19–30} by William Boekestein posted May 10, 2023 Early Christians earned their name by their “distinctly countercultural way of life.” read
Jesus Breaks Down Barriers {Acts 10:34–11:18} by William Boekestein posted May 3, 2023 We are called to live as a body that actually requires differences. read
How to Hear God {Acts 10:1–33} by William Boekestein posted April 27, 2023 There is no greater gift than to have the God of heaven speak to you. read
Does God’s Power Matter to You? {Acts 9:31–43} by William Boekestein posted April 20, 2023 Luke records Peter’s ministry to Aeneas and Tabitha to teach us to trust in the almighty God. read
The Marks of a Changed Person {Acts 9:1–31} by William Boekestein posted April 13, 2023 Saul’s conversion proves that God is doing a great work. read
God Saves Outsiders {Acts 8:26–40} by William Boekestein posted April 6, 2023 Why might the Spirit single out the conversion story of a eunuch from Ethiopia? Perhaps it’s to convince us that God saves outsiders. read
Am I a Hypocrite? {Acts 8:9–25} by William Boekestein posted March 30, 2023 It’s possible to distinguish hypocrites from sincere but inconsistent believers. And even hypocrites are able to repent and be forgiven. read
Persecution Is a Hard Gift {Acts 7:54–8:8} by William Boekestein posted March 23, 2023 The report of the first persecution of believers can help us prepare for opposition and the unexpected gift it often brings. read
How to Not Resist the Holy Spirit {Acts 6:8–7:53} by William Boekestein posted March 16, 2023 How willing are you to follow the Holy Spirit’s lead? How open are you to hearing God speak through his word? How much does God’s will rule you? read
Christian, You Need Faithful Deacons {Acts 6:1–7} by William Boekestein posted March 9, 2023 Some people say that traditional, biblical Christianity is too other-worldly. Of what use is spirituality in a world of hurting people? Fair question. But it misses God’s concern for both our spiritual and material lives. read