Strong opposition did not stop the early church’s witness. Instead, it expanded it. Read Acts 8:1-4 and listen in as we marvel at the faithfulness of the church in the midst of pain and loss.
Persecution
Full of Grace and Power
In Acts 6:8-18 we see the arrest and trial of the first martyr of the early church, Stephen. The gospel prepares us both to live for Jesus and to face rejection by the world.
Gospel Victory
In Acts 5:17-26 we see the Lord defending His gospel. The LORD has and will see to it that His gospel is free and His opponents are frustrated until He completes His mission to save all of His people.
Kill Them All!
In "Esther 3:1-15" we see Mordecai making a stand that will seemingly get him and all of his people exterminated! But God is at work, using what is seemingly a small stand by one man to set a huge trap for the His enemies and the enemies of His people. This chapter...