Today's Reading | August 19, 2025
Acts 17:1–15
Introduction Acts 17:1–15: Paul and Silas travel to Thessalonica and Berea, teaching about Jesus. Some choose to believe, but others seek to stir up trouble. In Thessalonica, a believer named Jason is brought before the city authorities for hosting Paul and Silas in his home. In Berea, Paul is sent away to the coast (probably the northwest coast of the…
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June 20, 2025
Acts 7:54—8:3
Introduction Acts 7:54—8:3: Stephen’s speech infuriates the Council members, and he is put to death by stoning. Stephen becomes the first Christian martyr. The church in Jerusalem undergoes persecution, and Saul imprisons many of the believers. Today’s Key Verse: Acts 7:55 Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw God’s glory and Jesus standing at the…
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Acts 7:35–53
Introduction Acts 7:35–53: Stephen describes the Israelites’ disobedience and their rejection of God. He concludes his speech with accusations against his persecutors for opposing God’s Holy Spirit. Today’s Key Verse Acts 7:37 [Stephen said:] “Moses is the one who said to the people of Israel, ‘God will send you a prophet just as he sent me, and he will be…
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Acts 7:23–34
Introduction Acts 7:23–34: Today’s reading is a continuation of Stephen’s defense before the Council, and it includes the longest section of his speech. He starts to recount the story of Moses and Moses’s encounter with God. Today’s Key Verse: Acts 7:31b–32a “[Moses] heard the Lord’s voice: ‘I am the God of your ancestors, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.’”…
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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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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…
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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…
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