Acts Episodes

Sunday, 17 October 2021beginning from the baptism of John to that day when He was taken up from us, one of these must become a witness with us of His resurrection.” Acts 1:22To get a better sense of the contents of this verse, it is good to read...

Monday, 18 October 2021And they proposed two: Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. Acts 1:23You can also read this commentary, with music, courtesy of our friends at "Discern the Bible" on YouTube  or at Rumble (Click ...

Tuesday, 19 October 2021And they prayed and said, “You, O Lord, who know the hearts of all, show which of these two You have chosen Acts 1:24With the proposal of either Joseph or Matthias to replace Judas, it now says, “And they prayed and said....

Wednesday, 20 October 2021to take part in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.” Acts 1:25In the previous verse, the apostles prayed that the Lord would reveal which two of the c...

Thursday, 21 October 2021And they cast their lots, and the lot fell on Matthias. And he was numbered with the eleven apostles. Acts 1:26With the proposal of either Joseph or Matthias to replace Judas, as Scripture called for, the account next say...

Friday, 22 October 2021When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. Acts 2:1With the selection of Matthias noted at the end of Chapter 1, the account immediately turns to the fulfillment of the Feast of...

Saturday, 23 October 2021And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Acts 2:2Note: It is a good time to remind the read of the five basic rules for interpretin...

Sunday, 24 October 2021Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. Acts 2:3In the previous verse, it was noted that the sound of the rushing mighty wind filled the house where the people were sitting....

Monday, 25 October 2021And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. Acts 2:4The previous verse saw divided tongues, as of fire, rest upon each of the disciples who were ...

Tuesday, 26 October 2021And there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven. Acts 2:5In the previous verses, the Holy Spirit came upon the believers and they “began to speak with other tongues.” With that noted...

Wednesday, 27 October 2021And when this sound occurred, the multitude came together, and were confused, because everyone heard them speak in his own language. Acts 2:6The previous verses noted the sound of the rushing wind and the speaking in t...

Thursday, 28 October 2021Then they were all amazed and marveled, saying to one another, “Look, are not all these who speak Galileans? Acts 2:7In verse 1:5, Luke made a point of recording who the people were that were seeing the events occurring...

Friday, 29 October 2021And how is it that we hear, each in our own language in which we were born? Acts 2:8The previous verse noted that those speaking were Galileans. Despite this, they now ask, “And how is it that we hear, each in our own lan...

Saturday, 30 October 2021Parthians and Medes and Elamites, those dwelling in Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Acts 2:9The list of various dialects (even within various languages) is now presented. This list is probably not al...

Sunday, 31 October 2021Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya adjoining Cyrene, visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Acts 2:10Luke continues the list of those who were present and heard the disciples speaking in their own ...

Monday, 1 November 2021Cretans and Arabs—we hear them speaking in our own tongues the wonderful works of God.” Acts 2:11Luke now finishes his list of the various locations where the people had gathered from. He first notes “Cretans.” Again, as ...

Tuesday, 2 November 2021So they were all amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “Whatever could this mean?” Acts 2:12With his list of the many places where the pilgrims had come from, and of which all of them heard the disciples express “...

Wednesday, 3 November 2021Others mocking said, “They are full of new wine.” Acts 2:13Those who heard the Spirit speak in their own tongues were “amazed and perplexed.” They strained to understand what was happening. However, Luke now continues,...

Thursday, 4 November 2021But Peter, standing up with the eleven, raised his voice and said to them, “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and heed my words. Acts 2:14The disciples were just accused of being ful...

Friday, 5 November 2021For these are not drunk, as you suppose, since it is only the third hour of the day. Acts 2:15With the accusation that the disciples were simply “full of new wine,” Peter stood up to defend against their words. The previo...

Saturday, 6 November 2021But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: Acts 2:16Peter just noted that those speaking in tongues were not drunk as it was supposed. Instead, he will now explain to the people what is happening. In order to do s...

Sunday, 7 November 2021‘And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God,That I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh;Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,Your young men shall see visions,Your old men shall dream dreams. Acts 2:1...

Monday, 8 November 2021And on My menservants and on My maidservantsI will pour out My Spirit in those days;And they shall prophesy. Acts 2:18“And on My menservants and on My maidservants.” The Spirit will come upon the Lord’s people regardl...

Tuesday, 9 November 2021I will show wonders in heaven aboveAnd signs in the earth beneath:Blood and fire and vapor of smoke. Acts 2:19Luke continues with Peter’s citation of Joel 2 now. This is from Joel 2:30 –“And I will show wonders in t...