A Healed Man Led Others to Jesus

N.T.#824 "A Healed Man Led Others to Jesus"

 June 26, 2026 

Acts 3

LET IT GLOW 

Peter and John encountered a lame man (over 40 years of age) outside the Temple gate. This beggar obviously expected a monetary contribution from them. However, the two had none to give, but parted on the man the ability to walk. 

The man asked for what he wanted, but received what he needed. The man went from limping to leaping. When God meets your needs, he may not give you what you asked for, but what he provides will always be greater than what you wanted. (Tony Evans)

LET IT GROW 

The people saw what had happened to the beggar, for he had always been lame. They were filled with awe and astonishment at what had happened. (verse 10)

When God does something amazing in one's life, he usually has a greater purpose i mind than that individual's benefit. Truth was proclaimed to the crowd and Jewish leaders. His transformation ultimately led to the salvation of many souls. There were 5,000 men, whose lives were changed when they repented of sins and believed in Jesus. God healed, the beggar praised God, the people responded. (Tony Evans)

We don't know what influence our lives can have on others. 

LET IT GO

May we yield to You today Lord Jesus.

Church is Important

N.T.#823 "Church is Important"

 June 25, 2026 

Acts 2-Part 4

LET IT GLOW

Salvation is not dependent on baptism. (1 Cor. 1:17) We repent of our sins, ask Jesus to forgive us first. 

We read of Peter's sermon and 3,000 were added to the church that were saved. 

What happened next as the church age began?

• The people continued stedfastly in the apostle's doctrine/teachings.
• They continued in fellowship with believers.
• They shared meals in homes with gladness and singleness of heart. 
• They prayed together.
• Som sold their possessions and gave to those believers in need. 
• They continued daily with one accord in the Temple. (verses 42-47)

LET IT GROW

Friend, are you a member of a Bible teaching church? Believers need fellowship with other believers. We grow spiritually and impact the kingdom work. 

We are told to:

• love one another (John15:12)
• carry one another's burdens (Gal. 6:2)
• forgive one another (Eph. 4:32)
• encourage one another (1 Thess. 5:11).

A disconnected Christian is a disobedient and unfruitful Christian. Each of us is an integral part of the body of Christ. Such public love, devotion, joy, ministry, and testimony convinced unbelievers to trust in Jesus Christ.  (Tony Evans)

I hope you see how important it is to have a church family.

LET IT GO

Let go of excuses.

Do You Believe?

 N.T. #822 "Do You Believe?"

June 24, 2026 

Acts 2-Part 3-witnesses 

LET IT GLOW

Peter continued his sermon centered around the death, burial, and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. It was God's purpose that the Messiah should suffer death for us. Since His suffering and death was ordained, so was His resurrection and glory. (verses 23-24) It was all in God's plan in order to save souls. 

Peter's sermon includes:

• the prophecy of David (verses 25-28)
• Peter's testimony (verses 29-31)
• the eye-witnesses (verse 32)
• the exaltation and ascension of Jesus into heaven (verses 33-36).

LET IT GROW 

David overheard God the Father telling the Messiah, Sit at My right hand until I make your enemies your footstool. (verses 34-35)

Peter's conclusion is God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ. (verse 36)

The hearts of the people in the crowd was pricked and asked what they should do. 

Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. (verse 38)

Salvation is independent of baptism. Baptism, emersion in water, illustrates what has happened in our heart to others. We die to self and are raised a new person in Christ.

Have you believed in Jesus? Have you admitted your sins to Him and asked His forgiveness? Have you been baptized in a Bible-teaching church?

LET IT GO

Thank You Jesus for loving us sinners so much that You died for us.

Where Will You Spend Eternity?

 N.T.#821 "Where Will You Spend Eternity?"

June 23, 2026 

Acts 2-Part 2

LET IT GLOW

Peter began preaching in the church age of grace before the return of Christ. He quoted Joel 2:28-32. (verses 14-20) Keep in mind that it was less than 2 months since Christ's crucifixion and resurrection. People recalled the darkness that occurred when Jesus died. Our Christian faith rests on the basic fact of the empty tomb. 

Is your faith alive, too? 

LET IT GROW

And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved. (Acts 2:21)

Friend, have you been saved from the penalty of your sin-death and eternal punishment in hell? Simply ask Jesus to forgive you your sins, believe He is the Son of God who died in your place.

LET IT GO

Pride can get into our way of coming to Jesus.

Or maybe you think you have done so many wrong things that you can't be saved.

Dear one, just believe, for Jesus' love covers a multitude of sins.

We have all sinned and come short of the glory of God.

The Day He Came

N.T.#820 "The Day He came"

June 21, 2026

Acts 2

 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. (verse 1-4)

Pentecost means fiftieth.

What is Pentecost?

• *It was the third Israelite feast mentioned in Leviticus 23. 
• *It was a harvest festival of thanksgiving for the crops some 50 days after the Passover week. 
• *The Old Testament Pentecost occurred 50 days after the Israelites left Egypt and the Passover  
•    Lamb was slain. 
• *Jesus was crucified at Passover time, and He ascended 40 days after His resurrection. 
• *The Holy Spirit came 50 days after the resurrection, 10 days after the ascension. 
• *An offering of first-fruits was made. (Lev. 23:20) (Liberty Bible Commentary)
• *This was the birth of the church. 
• *Individuals were filled with the Holy Spirit. 
• *There was witnessing, devout men heard the Word. 
• *There were different reactions. (verses 12-13)

What a unique and significant day! 

LET IT GROW

What do we observe:

1. 1. There was obedience. Believers and the apostles gathered together as Christ had told them. They went to Jerusalem and waited for the Holy Spirit in spite of the great danger. 
2. 2. There was unity among the believers, in one accord. 
3. 3. A mighty wind/sound came through the upper room from heaven. It was sudden, abruptly, unexpected, startling all present. (Like a tornado, hurricane, or gale.)
4. 4. It filled all the house where they were sitting.
5. 5. Cloven (divide) tongues of fire came upon each believer. Fire often denotes the divine presence. 
6. 6. This symbolized the Holy Spirit enabling them to speak and preach and share the Gospel.

God still commands us to be filled with the Spirit. (Eph. 5:18) 

Galatians 5:22-23 tells us the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

When the apostles were able to speak in tongues, it meant each heard the Gospel in their own language, for the Holy Spirit interpreted it for them. It was not gibberish. Speaking in tongues was for that time, not needed today. We have interpreters for us who knows both languages.

LET IT GO

We confess sins so we are right with God. 

When we obey and submit to Jesus, His Spirit comes upon us so we can witness for Him.

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Chosen by God

 N.T.#819 "Chosen by God"

June 19, 2026

LET IT GLOW 

Here is the first church business meeting. The disciples, some women, Mary and Jesus' brothers all met together in the upper room. The group of believers grew from 11 to more than 120.  They had been praying, seeking God's guidance and getting organized.

They were meeting to replace Judas, the betrayer of Jesus. Judas gave his heart to greed and sold out Jesus for 30 pieces of silver. Judas realized how serious his actions had been. He hung himself, fell down head first to the ground, and his body burst open. Judas' legacy is tragic. A field was bought by Judas  but never used. It was known as the "field of blood," for that is where he committed suicide. Psalm 69:25 and Psalm 109:8 tell of this desolation place. 

Not all stories have a good ending. Judas mad his choice of denying the Lord Jesus. Which choice have you made-follow Jesus or deny Him?

LET IT GROW 

So Joseph called Barsabas and Matthias were believers nominated to replace Judas and to join the group of apostles. They had been with Jesus from His baptism and ascension. Also, they had witnessed the resurrection. Lots were cast and Mathias was chosen to join the 11. This meant he was chosen by God.

LET IT GO 

Thank You Father that You choose us to be Your child.

Give us faith to carry on Your business/kingdom work.

Bless those who are Your faithful ones.

Stop Gazing and Go

 N.T.#818 "Stop Gazing and Go"

June 18, 2026 

Acts 1-Part 2

LET IT GLOW

Jesus had commissioned His disciples in verse 8 to be His witnesses. They would have the Holy spirit to empower them to do so. Then when Jesus was finished speaking, He was taken up into a cloud and disappeared to heaven. 

What happened net?

• They were gazing upward when 2 men appeared to them in white clothing. 
• They asked why the guys were gazing up into heaven. 
• They informed the guys that Jesus would come back in the same way He left-in clouds of glory. (verse 11)

Wow! What a thing to experience! How would you react to an extraordinary thing happening before your eyes?

LET IT GROW

What a dramatic departure! It was a confirmation for the disciples, and us, that Jesus is exactly who He claimed to be:

• He is Mediator between man and God.
• He is the Son of God who came out of heaven to earth to save souls. 
• He is our High Priest who makes reconciliation for the sins of men.
• He is the Christ Savior who intercedes for people before God.
• He is the High Priest who is touched with the feelings of our infirmities and delivers  us.

(The Preacher's Outline & Sermon Bible)

This same Jesus in the same way, would descend for believers as they had seen Him ascend from them. Before Jesus returns, His Holy Spirit empowers His church to carry on the ministry of worldwide evangelization. (Liberty bible Commentary)

Are we still standing, gazing up, looking for our Savior to return instead of serving and witnessing for Him?

LET IT GO

Stop gazing and go tell.