Yeehaw! Get ready to hear about them apostles and what they got up to in Acts. It’s a wild ride, y’all won’t believe it!
The Holy Spirit Comes at Pentecost
Well, let me tell you, it was quite a day when the Holy Spirit came down on them apostles. They was all gathered together and suddenly there was a sound like a mighty rushing wind. And then, get this, flames of fire appeared on each of their heads! They started speaking in all sorts of different languages, y’all. It was a real miracle.
Peter Heals a Lame Beggar
One day, Peter and John were going into the temple when they saw a lame beggar. He asked them for money, but Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I do have I give to you." And then he healed the man! He jumped up and started walking around, praising God. Can you imagine that, y’all?
The Arrest of Peter and John
Well, you know them religious leaders weren’t too happy about Peter and John going around healing folks and preaching about Jesus. They had them arrested and thrown in jail. But, in the middle of the night, an angel came and set them free! They went right back to preaching the next day, too.
Ananias and Sapphira Lie to the Apostles
Now, here’s a cautionary tale for y’all. Ananias and Sapphira sold some property and gave some of the money to the apostles. But they lied and said it was all the money they got for it. Peter called them out on it, and they both dropped dead right there! That’s what happens when you mess with the Lord, y’all.
The Appointment of the Seven
As the church grew, the apostles realized they needed some help. So they appointed seven men to take care of things like feeding the poor and widows. One of them was named Stephen, and boy did he turn out to be a powerful preacher.
Stephen’s Speech to the Sanhedrin
Stephen wasn’t afraid to speak the truth, even when it got him in trouble. He preached a powerful sermon to the religious leaders, telling them about Jesus and how they had rejected him. They didn’t like that too much, y’all.
The Stoning of Stephen
Things got real ugly when the religious leaders decided to stone Stephen to death. He prayed for them as they were throwing rocks at him, y’all. That’s some real forgiveness right there.
The Church Persecuted and Scattered
After Stephen’s death, the church was scattered all over the place. The apostles kept preaching, but they faced a lot of persecution. It was a tough time for the early church, y’all.
Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch
Philip was one of the seven appointed by the apostles, and he had a pretty amazing encounter on the road to Gaza. He met an Ethiopian eunuch who was reading from the book of Isaiah. Philip explained the gospel to him, and the eunuch was baptized right then and there!
Saul’s Conversion on the Road to Damascus
Now, here’s a real shocker for y’all. Saul, who was one of the biggest persecutors of the church, had a real encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus. He was blinded by a bright light and heard Jesus speaking to him. From that day on, he was a changed man.
Well, y’all, that’s just the beginning of what them apostles got up to in Acts. It’s a wild ride, full of miracles, persecution, and some surprising twists and turns. You’ll just have to read it for yourself to believe it!