Book of the Bible: Acts

“They tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not allow them to” (Acts 16:7)

“Immediately, because Herod did not give praise to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down” (Acts 12:23)

“But the word of God continued to increase and spread” (Acts 12:24)

“The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch” (Acts 11:26)

“About noon the following day as they were on their journey and approaching the city, Peter went up on the roof to pray” (Acts 10:9)

“Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. It was strengthened; and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it grew in numbers, living in the fear of the Lord” (Acts 9:31)

“Then Philip began with that very passage of Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus” (Acts 8:35)

“Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went” (Acts 8:4)

“Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ” (Acts 5:42)

“When they saw the courage of Peter and John… they took note that these men had been with Jesus” (Acts 4:13)