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Unit 32, Session 5

We Are Part of One Church (1 Corinthians 12) Dear families, The twelfth chapter of Paul’s letter to the church in Corinth is known for its role in encouraging the church body toward unity. Steering us away from division and partiality, this passage reminds us that we each have a role to play in Christ’sContinue reading “Unit 32, Session 5”

Unit 32, Session 4

Peter Was Rescued from Prison (Acts 12) Dear families, Acts 12 tells the story of God’s divine and miraculous rescue of His apostle Peter. While King Herod sought to make an example of Peter, it was God alone who was able to showcase His power and might amidst the persecution of the church. This passageContinue reading “Unit 32, Session 4”

Unit 32, Session 3

Gentiles Became Part of the Church (Acts 11) Dear families, Acts 11 recounts the first time people were called “Christians” because they were recognized as followers of Jesus. In this passage, Peter was criticized by some of the believing Jews for going into the house of Cornelius and eating with Gentiles; however, these same criticsContinue reading “Unit 32, Session 3”

Unit 32, Session 2

Peter Learned That Jesus Is for All (Acts 10) Dear families, The story of Peter’s revelation in Acts 10 reveals a core tenet in the gospel of Jesus Christ: God saves all who come to faith in His Son, regardless of their past, cultural differences, or their upbringing. The gospel is for all people, andContinue reading “Unit 32, Session 2”

Unit 32, Session 1

September 1, 2024 Peter Performed Miracles (Acts 9) Dear families, Peter’s miracles in Acts 9 showcase the power of the Holy Spirit at work within the early church. Though the people who witnessed and heard of these healings and resurrections were amazed and intrigued, Peter did not perform them to wow the crowd or toContinue reading “Unit 32, Session 1”

Unit 32: The Church Grows

Unit Description: As opposition to the church grew, the church grew along with it. Just as Jesus had said it would, the church began in Jerusalem, had grown into Judea, and was about to expand into Samaria and toward the ends of the earth. First, God needed to help believers understand that as the church grew, theyContinue reading “Unit 32: The Church Grows”

Unit 31, Session 5

August 25, 2024 Jesus Suffered for Us (Acts 2) Dear families, In Philippians 2, the apostle Paul expounds upon Christ’s humility and its implications for how we live and interact with others. Though we may struggle with the paradox of His infinite power and meekness, Christ’s humility serves as the truest example for us toContinue reading “Unit 31, Session 5”

Unit 31, Session 4

The Church Spread Out (Acts 8) Dear families, The story of the Ethiopian official’s baptism began with an angel giving a command to Philip, an apostle of Jesus Christ. Philip’s on-the-spot obedience led him to clarify the Scriptures and point the Ethiopian official to Christ. As a result of Philip’s desire to live on mission,Continue reading “Unit 31, Session 4”

Unit 31, Session 3

Stephen Was Arrested (Acts 6–7) Dear families, Acts 6 and 7 detail the story of Stephen, the first follower of Jesus martyred for his unwavering boldness in proclaiming Jesus as Lord. Despite the rejection Stephen faced, he remained firm in his gospel witness to those in the Sanhedrin. Recounting the stories of the Old Testament,Continue reading “Unit 31, Session 3”

Unit 31, Session 2

The Church Handled a Problem (Acts 6) Dear families, Acts 6 relays a time when a complaint within the church led to an opportunity for delegation and good deeds. As the apostles continued spreading the word of Jesus and His resurrection, more people began to believe the good news and the church grew in number.Continue reading “Unit 31, Session 2 “