Today's Reading | June 17, 2025
Acts 7:1–22
Introduction Acts 7:1–22: Stephen is questioned by the High Priest, and he begins his defense in a lengthy speech that recounts Israel’s history. In today’s reading, Stephen begins by retelling the call of Abraham and continuing with the story of the patriarchs and the birth of Moses. Today’s Key Verse: Acts 7:2b [Stephen said:] “Before our ancestor Abraham had gone…
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June 17, 2025
Acts 7:1–22
Introduction Acts 7:1–22: Stephen is questioned by the High Priest, and he begins his defense in a lengthy speech that recounts Israel’s history. In today’s reading, Stephen begins by retelling the call of Abraham and continuing with the story of the patriarchs and the birth of Moses. Today’s Key Verse: Acts 7:2b [Stephen said:] “Before our ancestor Abraham had gone…
READ MOREJune 16, 2025
Acts 6:1–15
Introduction Acts 6:1–15: The number of disciples continues to grow, and seven men are chosen to help with practical and financial tasks so that the twelve apostles can focus on prayer and teaching. Stephen, one of these seven, is falsely accused and arrested. Today’s Key Verse: Acts 6:15 All those sitting in the Council fixed their eyes on Stephen and…
READ MOREJune 15, 2025
Acts 5:17–42
Introduction Acts 5:17–42: The apostles are arrested but an angel of the Lord releases them from prison. The next day they are brought before the Council. Their statement angers their hearers, but a member of the Council named Gamaliel argues for prudence, saying that if the work of the apostles is of human origin, it will fail; but if their…
READ MOREJune 14, 2025
Acts 5:1–16
Introduction Acts 5:1–16: Ananias and his wife Sapphira sell some property but withhold a portion of the money for themselves rather than giving the entire amount to the apostles for the community of believers. They are confronted by Peter and then die. All who hear about their deaths are terrified. The apostles perform miracles and wonders and many who were…
READ MOREJune 13, 2025
Acts 4:23–37
Introduction Acts 4:23–37: Peter and John return to the other followers and report what the Council had said. The believers join together and pray for boldness to speak the Lord’s message. They continue to meet and pray and share their possessions so that no one would be in need. Today’s Key Verse: Acts 4:31b They were all filled with the…
READ MOREJune 12, 2025
Acts 4:1–22
Introduction Acts 4:1–22: Peter and John are arrested for teaching about Jesus and his resurrection, and they are questioned by the religious leaders. The Council warns them to stop preaching about Jesus and then sets them free. Today’s Key Verse: Acts 4:12 “Salvation is to be found through [Jesus] alone; in all the world there is no one else whom…
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