The church appoints seven deacons to address the needs of the Hellenistic widows. Stephen, one of the deacons, is arrested and accused of blasphemy, performing great wonders and signs among the people.
Saul encounters Jesus on the road to Damascus, resulting in his conversion to Christianity. He begins preaching about Jesus, facing initial suspicion and later opposition. Peter heals Aeneas and raises Tabitha from the dead.
Midweek Gathering • Acts 8
November 6, 2024 • Ramon Lopez • Acts 8
Persecution scatters the believers, spreading the gospel to Samaria where Philip preaches and performs miracles. Simon the Sorcerer tries to buy the Holy Spirit's power and is rebuked by Peter. Philip baptizes the Ethiopian eunuch.
Midweek Gathering • Acts 7
October 23, 2024 • Ricardo Castillo • Acts 7
Stephen delivers a speech recounting Israel's history and denounces the Jewish leaders for resisting the Holy Spirit. He is subsequently stoned to death, becoming the first Christian martyr.
