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• S6:E14-Acts 12:1-19--James is killed, Peter is Freed 22.06.2026 30分

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we study Acts 12:1–19, as King Herod Agrippa launches a fierce attack against the early church. After executing the apostle James to win the approval of the religious leaders, he imprisons Peter with plans to execute him next. But while Peter waits in chains, the church prays—and God intervenes in a miraculous way. As Peter sits chained between Roman soldiers and guarded on every side, the church gathers to pray. God responds by sending an angel to free Pete...
• S6:E13-Acts 11:19-30-The First Christians and the Church in Antioch 14.06.2026 46分

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we study Acts 11:19-30 and the founding of the church in Antioch of Syria. After Stephen's death, believers scattered as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching at first only to Jews. But some from Cyprus and Cyrene began preaching to Gentiles, and a large number believed and turned to the Lord. We walk through what happened next: the Jerusalem church sent Barnabas to Antioch, where he saw evidence of God's blessing and encouraged the believers to st...
• S6:E12-Acts 11:1-18-Jesus Is for Everyone: Why Peter Could Not Stand in God's Way 31.05.2026 44分

  Send us Fan Mail When Peter returned to Jerusalem after sharing the good news of Jesus with the Roman military officer, who is a non-Jew, he faced sharp criticism from fellow believers. Why? Because he had entered the home of Gentiles (non-Jews), shared a meal with them, and witnessed God pour out the Holy Spirit upon them. In this episode of Renewing Your Mind with the Word of God, we walk verse-by-verse through Acts 11:1–18 and explore one of the most important turning points in church his...
• S6:E11-Acts 10:19-48-Jesus Shows No Favoritism: Peter and Cornelius 24.05.2026 49分

  Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, we walk verse-by-verse through Acts 10:19–48, one of the most important turning points in the history of the church. Peter receives a life-changing revelation from God: the gospel of Jesus Christ is not only for the Jews—it is for everyone. As Peter obeys the Holy Spirit and enters the home of Cornelius, a Roman military officer (a non-Jew), barriers begin to fall. What once divided Jews and Gentiles (non-Jews) is shattered by the truth that God show...
• S6:E10-Acts 10:1-18-In Jesus, God Breaks Down Barriers 12.05.2026 41分

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode we start Acts, chapter 10. Specifically, we look at verses 1-18. In Acts 10:1-18, we see God doing something unexpected. A high-ranking soldier named Cornelius—a Roman captain n in command of 100 soldiers—receives a vision from an angel at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Peter, one of Jesus' original disciples, receives a confusing vision about clean and unclean animals. And within hours, these two men—normally natural enemies—are about to meet. Here's what happen...
• S6:E9-Acts 9:32-43-In Jesus, Dead Doesn't Mean Defeated 19.04.2026 29分

  Send us Fan Mail What if everything you thought was impossible is actually possible in Jesus? In this episode, we're exploring the raw, undeniable power of Christ through two extraordinary miracles that changed everything—a paralyzed man who walked, and a woman brought back from death itself. But this isn't just ancient history. This is about your situation right now. Whatever feels hopeless, broken, or dead in your life—your marriage, your dreams, your faith, your health—Jesus is still in th...
• S6:E8-Acts 9:20-31-From Persecutor to Preacher: Saul's Bold New Mission for Jesus 11.04.2026 41分

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Renewing Your Mind with the Word of God, we walk verse-by-verse through Acts 9:20-31 and witness one of the most stunning transformations in Scripture: Saul, the fierce persecutor of the church, becomes its boldest preacher. Immediately after his encounter with the risen Jesus, Saul enters the synagogues of Damascus and begins proclaiming that Jesus is the Son of God and the promised Messiah. His Pharisee training, once used to hunt down believers, now beco...
• S6:E7-Acts 9:10-19-Jesus Sends Ananias to Saul: From Persecutor to Chosen Instrument 05.04.2026 40分

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we continue our verse-by-verse study of Acts 9 and step into the powerful moment when Jesus sends Ananias to meet Saul in Damascus. Despite his fear, Ananias obeys Jesus, lays hands on Saul, and watches as the scales fall from Saul’s eyes. Saul regains his sight, is filled with the Holy Spirit, baptized, and begins the transformation that will change the history of the church. This passage reminds us that Jesus can redeem anyone, use anyone, and turn ...
• S6:E6-Acts 9:1-9-Jesus can change anyone: The Conversion of Saul 29.03.2026 41分

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we begin Acts 9 and witness one of the most powerful moments in Scripture—the conversion of Saul. Once a fierce persecutor of Christians, Saul is on his way to Damascus to arrest followers of Jesus when everything changes. In a dramatic encounter, Jesus confronts Saul directly, revealing that persecuting His followers is the same as persecuting Him. Struck blind and brought to his knees, Saul begins a transformation that will change not only his life—but the ...
• S6:E5- Acts 8:26–40-Jesus Revealed in Isaiah: Philip, the Ethiopian Eunuch, and the Gospel on the Desert Road 15.03.2026 49分

  Send us Fan Mail In Acts 8:26–40, the gospel takes a surprising turn down a desert road. After powerful ministry in Samaria, Philip receives an unexpected command from an angel of the Lord: leave the crowds and go south toward Gaza. On that road he encounters an Ethiopian official — a high-ranking treasurer serving the queen of Ethiopia — who is reading aloud from the book of Isaiah but struggling to understand what it means. What follows is one of the most beautiful gospel moments in Scrip...
• S6:E4-Acts 8:18-25-You Can’t Buy What Jesus Freely Gives 16.02.2026 29分

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we continue our verse-by-verse study of Acts 8; specifically, verses 18-25. We examine the shocking moment when Simon the sorcerer tries to buy the power of the Holy Spirit. Though he believed and was baptized, Simon’s request reveals a heart still driven by greed and self-interest. Peter’s strong rebuke exposes a powerful spiritual truth: the gifts of God—and salvation through Jesus—cannot be purchased, manipulated, or used for personal gain. This pas...
• S6:E3-Acts 8:9–17-The Gospel of Jesus Reaches Samaria 01.02.2026 38分

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we continue our verse-by-verse study of Acts 8; specifically, verses 9–17, where the gospel reaches Samaria. We meet Simon the sorcerer, whose counterfeit power is confronted by the true power of Jesus Christ through Philip’s preaching. As the Samaritans believe and are baptized, we explore the difference between outward belief and genuine saving faith, and why God uniquely delayed the coming of the Holy Spirit to confirm their full acceptance into the church...
• S6:E2-Acts 8:1–8 — Persecution because of Jesus, Scattering, and the Joy of the Gospel 25.01.2026 31分

  Send us Fan Mail What happens when the Jesus' followers are attacked instead of applauded? In this episode, we step into Acts 8:1–8, where the violent death of Stephen ignites a fierce wave of persecution against the early church. Saul—the man we will later know as the apostle Paul—emerges as a central figure, relentlessly hunting down believers and dragging men and women into prison. The Jesus' believers are scattered… but the gospel is not silenced. As believers flee for their lives, they...
• S6:E1-Acts 7:51–60 — Stephen --The First Martyr because of Jesus 18.01.2026 46分

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we conclude Acts chapter 7 by walking verse by verse through Acts 7:51–60, one of the most powerful and sobering passages in the Book of Acts. Stephen, filled with the Holy Spirit, turns from defending himself to delivering a bold, prophetic indictment of Israel’s leaders. Drawing on Israel’s own history, he exposes a repeated pattern: resisting God, rejecting God’s messengers, and ultimately betraying and murdering the Righteous One—Jesus the Messiah. Step...
• S5:E9-Acts 7:42-50-Steven reminds the religious court of the Israelites' history of idolatry 15.07.2025 34分

  Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, we step into Stephen’s powerful defense before the Sanhedrin as he weaves together Israel’s early history to show that true worship of God long predated Moses, the Law, and even the Temple itself. You’ll hear how Stephen quotes Amos 5:25–27 to draw a bold parallel between Israel’s idolatrous ancestors—who worshiped the golden calf, Molech, and the “star of their god Rephan”—and his own contemporaries, who had elevated the Law and the Temple into hollow...
• S5:E8-Acts 7:30-41-Stephen proves to the religious court that God was with the Israelites before Moses, the Mosiac law, and the Temple 29.06.2025 42分

  Send us Fan Mail We continue our verse-by-verse, chapter-by-chapter journey through the Book of Acts with an in-depth look at Acts 7:30–41. Stephen stands before the Sanhedrin, defending himself against false accusations of blasphemy against God, Moses, the temple, and the Law. In his response, Stephen boldly argues that God has never been confined to a temple or tradition. He reminds them that God appeared to Moses not in Jerusalem, but in the wilderness—through a burning bush on what God Hi...
• S5:E7-Acts 7:16-29-Stephen's defense against false accusations of blasphemy against God and Moses (Part 2) 01.06.2025 39分

  Send us Fan Mail We continue our verse-by-verse, chapter-by-chapter journey through the Book of Acts. In this episode, we dive deeper into Stephen’s powerful defense against the false accusations of blasphemy against God and Moses. Stephen turns once again to Israel’s history to demonstrate how the people repeatedly rejected God’s chosen messengers—including Moses, the very prophet he is falsely accused of dishonoring. Listen to hear the complete story and be blessed by the Word of God! You ...
• S5:E6-Acts 7:1-15-Stephen's defense against accusations of blasphemy against God and Moses (Part 1) 21.05.2025 31分

  Send us Fan Mail We continue our verse-by-verse, chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Acts. In this episode, we explore Acts 7:1–15, where Stephen presents his defense against accusations of blasphemy against God and Moses. Brought before the Jewish ruling council, the Sanhedrin, Stephen begins his response by recounting Israel’s history—emphasizing how God’s chosen leaders were frequently rejected by the very people they were sent to help. Listen to hear the complete story and be bl...
• S5:E5-Acts 6:1-15-Jesus’ Apostles Confront Complaints of Inequality: Acts 6 Unpacked 19.04.2025 39分

  Send us Fan Mail We continue our verse-by-verse, chapter-by-chapter study of the Book of Acts. In this episode, we explore Acts chapter 6, where the early church faces growing pains and responds with wisdom. As the number of disciples increases, so do challenges, including complaints of unfair treatment between the Greek-speaking widows and the Hebrew-speaking widows in the daily distribution of food. We’ll unpack how Jesus' apostles delegate authority by appointing seven Spirit-f...
• S5:E4-Acts 5:34-42-A member of the religious high council advised them against killing Jesus' followers. 13.04.2025 38分

  Send us Fan Mail We continue our verse-by-verse study of Acts, chapter 5, focusing on verses 34–42 as we close out the chapter. This passage picks up during the trial of Jesus’ apostles, who were once again arrested for teaching that Jesus died for the sins of humanity. After Peter boldly explained to the high council why they continued to proclaim Jesus, the council became enraged and wanted to put the apostles to death. However, a respected and well-educated Pharisee named Gamaliel stood u...