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The First Believers Share Their Lives
Acts gives two summary snapshots of how the first believers learned, prayed, ate, and shared so that people in need were cared for.
Acts 2:42–47; Acts 4:32–37Read story
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Peter and John Help a Man Walk
At the temple gate, Peter and John met a man who had been lame from birth, and he was healed in Jesus' name.
Acts 3:1–10Read story
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Peter and John Speak Boldly before the Council
After Peter and John were arrested for teaching about Jesus, they answered the council boldly and prayed with the believers for courage.
Older readers with an adultActs 4:1–31Read story
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Ananias and Sapphira
A husband and wife bring part of their money as though it were the full amount, and their lie is exposed in the church.
Older readers with an adultActs 5:1–11Read story
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The Apostles Are Freed and Stand before the Council
After the apostles are arrested, an angel sends them back to teach, and they must answer before the council.
Older readers with an adultActs 5:17–42Read story
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Seven Helpers Are Chosen
As the number of disciples grew, the believers chose seven men to oversee an important daily need.
Acts 6:1–7Read story
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Stephen Stands Firm
Stephen spoke with wisdom about Jesus, faced false accusations, and stayed faithful when his enemies turned violent.
Older readers with an adultActs 6:8–15; Acts 7:54–8:3Read story
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Philip and Simon in Samaria
Philip preached in Samaria, and when Simon tried to buy God’s gift, Peter warned him to repent.
Older readers with an adultActs 8:4–25Read story
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Philip and the Ethiopian Traveller
On a desert road, Philip met an Ethiopian official reading Isaiah and explained the good news about Jesus.
Older readers with an adultActs 8:26–36; Acts 8:38–40Read story
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Saul Meets Jesus on the Road
On the road to Damascus, Saul is stopped by Jesus and then helped by a disciple he had come to arrest.
Older readers with an adultActs 9:1–19Read story
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Saul Escapes from Damascus
After Saul began preaching that Jesus is the Son of God, enemies plotted against him, but believers helped him escape and welcomed him in Jerusalem.
Older readers with an adultActs 9:20–30Read story
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Peter Visits Aeneas and Tabitha
Peter visited believers in two different towns, and in each place people saw Jesus at work.
Acts 9:31–43Read story
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Peter and Cornelius
God brought Peter and Cornelius together and showed that the good news of Jesus was for Gentiles too.
Acts 10:1–11:18Read story
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The Church at Antioch Helps Others
In Antioch, many people believed in Jesus, learned together, and then shared what they had to help believers far away.
Acts 11:19–30Read story
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An Angel Helps Peter Leave Prison
Herod imprisoned Peter, but in the night the Lord sent an angel, and Peter's praying friends could hardly believe he was free.
Older readers with an adultActs 12:1–19Read story
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Herod's Pride and Death
Herod accepted praise that belonged to God, but God's word kept spreading.
Older readers with an adultActs 12:20–25Read story
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Barnabas and Saul Are Sent Out
At Antioch, the Holy Spirit directs the assembly to set apart Barnabas and Saul for God's work.
Acts 13:1–3Read story
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Paul and Barnabas on Cyprus
On Cyprus, Barnabas and Saul preached God's word, and the Lord stopped a man who was trying to turn a listener away from the faith.
Older readers with an adultActs 13:4–12Read story
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Paul and Barnabas in Pisidian Antioch
In the synagogue at Pisidian Antioch, Paul retold Israel’s story and announced forgiveness through the risen Jesus.
Older readers with an adultActs 13:13–52Read story
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Paul and Barnabas at Iconium and Lystra
Paul and Barnabas kept preaching through welcome, confusion and violence, then returned to strengthen the new believers.
Older readers with an adultActs 14:1–28Read story
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The Jerusalem Council
A serious dispute about Gentile believers led to a meeting in Jerusalem and a letter that brought encouragement.
Older readers with an adultActs 15:1–33; Acts 15:35Read story
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Paul and Barnabas Choose Different Routes
Paul and Barnabas planned to revisit believers, but a sharp disagreement changed their journey.
Acts 15:36–41Read story
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Timothy Joins Paul and Silas
Paul met Timothy, whose good reputation made him a helpful companion on the journey through the cities.
Older readers with an adultActs 16:1–5Read story
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The Macedonian Call and Lydia's Welcome
God redirected the journey to Macedonia, where Lydia listened to the good news and welcomed the travellers into her home.
Acts 16:6–15Read story
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