Daily Readings at Southeast

  Introduction to Acts The book of Acts is the sequel to the Gospel of Luke. Written by the same author, it picks up right where Luke left off—Jesus has risen, and now He prepares His followers to carry His message to the ends of the earth. Acts begins with Jesus’ final words: “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses.” Then He ascends into heaven. What follows is the powerful story of how the early church was born and how the gospel began to spread. At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit fills the disciples, and they begin proclaiming Jesus boldly. Thousands are saved. Miracles happen. The church grows rapidly, despite persecution. Acts is a testimony of what God can do through ordinary people filled with extraordinary power. The first half of the book focuses on Peter and the spread of the gospel among the Jews. The second half focuses on Paul, a former persecutor of Christians turned passionate missionary to the Gentiles. Acts is full of move...