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10. The First Christian Martyr

10. The First Christian Martyr

A Chapter by Ellen


This chapter is based on Acts 6:5-15; 7. Stephen, the foremost of the seven deacons, was a man of deep piety and broad faith. Though a Jew by birth, ..
11. The Gospel in Samaria

11. The Gospel in Samaria

A Chapter by Ellen


This chapter is based on Acts 8. After the death of Stephen there arose against the believers in Jerusalem a persecution so relentless that "they wer..
12. From Persecutor to Disciple

12. From Persecutor to Disciple

A Chapter by Ellen


This chapter is based on Acts 9:1-18. Prominent among the Jewish leaders who became thoroughly aroused by the success attending the proclamation of t..
13. Days of Preparation

13. Days of Preparation

A Chapter by Ellen


This chapter is based on Acts 9:19-30. After his baptism, Paul broke his fast and remained "certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus. A..
14. A Seeker for Truth

14. A Seeker for Truth

A Chapter by Ellen


This chapter is based on Acts 9:32-43; Acts 10; Acts 11:1-18. In the course of his ministry the apostle Peter visited the believers at Lydda. Here he..
15. Delivered From Prison

15. Delivered From Prison

A Chapter by Ellen


This chapter is based on Acts 12:1-23. "Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church." The government of..
16. The Gospel Message in Antioch

16. The Gospel Message in Antioch

A Chapter by Ellen


This chapter is based on Acts 11:19-26; 13:1-3. After the disciples had been driven from Jerusalem by persecution, the gospel message spread rapidly ..
17. Heralds of the Gospel

17. Heralds of the Gospel

A Chapter by Ellen


This chapter is based on Acts 13:4-52. "Sent forth by the Holy Ghost," Paul and Barnabas, after their ordination by the brethren in Antioch, "departe..
18. Preaching Among the Heathen

18. Preaching Among the Heathen

A Chapter by Ellen


This chapter is based on Acts 14:1-26. From Antioch in Pisidia, Paul and Barnabas went to Iconium. In this place, as at Antioch, they began their lab..