Paul appeals to Caesar while on trial before Festus and King Agrippa, boldly sharing his testimony and the message of the gospel, which leads Agrippa to remark that Paul almost persuades him to become a Christian.

Paul is brought before Governor Felix, where he defends himself against charges of inciting unrest, leading to prolonged imprisonment as Felix delays a decision while hoping for a bribe.

Paul defends himself before the crowd in Jerusalem by recounting his conversion, then later stands trial before the Sanhedrin, where he cleverly divides the council by highlighting the dispute between Pharisees and Sadducees over the resurrection.

Acts 15-21 is filled with crucial decisions, cultural shifts, and powerful testimonies.

Paul travels to Jerusalem despite warnings of impending danger, where he is arrested after being falsely accused of bringing Gentiles into the temple, prompting a tumultuous response from the Jewish crowd.

Paul travels through Macedonia and Greece, encourages the believers, gives a heartfelt farewell address to the Ephesian elders, and emphasizes the importance of perseverance and care for the church.

Paul arrives in Ephesus, where he baptizes believers in the Holy Spirit, performs miracles, and faces significant opposition from local craftsmen angered by his teachings about the one true God.

Paul preaches in Thessalonica and Berea, faces opposition in Athens where he delivers a notable sermon on the Areopagus, and later establishes a church in Corinth, working alongside Aquila and Priscilla.

The Jerusalem Council addresses the inclusion of Gentiles in the church without the requirement of circumcision, leading to Paul and Silas embarking on a second missionary journey, where they convert Lydia and are imprisoned but miraculously freed.

Just like the Early Church in Acts 8-14, today, we are often called to stand up against injustice and falsehoods, even if it’s uncomfortable.

Paul and Barnabas continue their missionary journey, preaching in Iconium, Lystra, and Derbe, where they face opposition, perform miracles, and establish new believers despite persecution.

King Herod persecutes the church, leading to Peter's miraculous escape from prison, and the Holy Spirit commissions Paul and Barnabas for their first missionary journey to spread the gospel to the Gentiles.

Peter receives a vision that leads him to preach to the Gentile Cornelius, marking the inclusion of non-Jews in the church, which causes both excitement and controversy among the believers.

Meanwhile, Saul was uttering threats with every breath and was eager to kill the Lord’s followers. So he went to the high priest.

Saul was one of the witnesses, and he agreed completely with the killing of Stephen.

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Stephen is falsely accused, delivers a powerful speech recounting Israel's history and God's faithfulness, and is ultimately stoned to death, becoming the first Christian martyr.

The apostles face opposition and persecution, Ananias and Sapphira are judged for lying, the church grows as they continue to perform miracles, and the selection of deacons, including Stephen, addresses the needs of the community.

Peter and John are arrested for preaching about Jesus, but they boldly testify before the authorities, and the early church experiences growth and unity despite persecution.

Peter and John heal a lame beggar at the Temple, leading to their preaching about Jesus and the power of faith, which results in many people believing in the message.

Jesus ascends to heaven, the Holy Spirit comes at Pentecost, and the apostles start preaching boldly, causing the early church to grow rapidly.