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And Philip, running up to him, saw that he was reading Isaiah the prophet, and said to him, Is the sense of what you are reading clear to you?

Verse ConceptsReading The ScripturesDo You Understand?Named Prophets Of The LordReading The Bible

And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him.

Verse ConceptsTeachableness

And the contents of the Writing that he was reading was this: 'As a sheep unto slaughter he was led, and as a lamb before his shearer dumb, so he doth not open his mouth;

Verse ConceptsLambsMutenessSilenceJesus Christ, Meekness OfSheep ShearingHumility Of ChristPatience, The Nature OfChrist Being SilentChrist Was KilledUse Of The Scriptures

So Philip proceeded to tell him the good news about Jesus, beginning from that Scripture.

Verse Conceptsevangelism, nature ofevangelism, kinds ofUse Of The Scripturespreaching

And he commanded that the chariot should stop; and they both went down into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.

Verse ConceptsBaptism, practice ofCessationStopping StillMan Going DownChristian BaptismBaptism

And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing.

Verse ConceptsRejoicingExcitementAstral Projection

But Philip found himself at Azotus. As he was passing through that region, he kept proclaiming the good news in all the towns until he came to Caesarea.

Verse ConceptsMission, Of The ChurchTravelevangelizing

And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem.

Verse ConceptsArrestingequipping, physicalWay, TheTying Updamascus

And as he journeyed, it came to pass that he drew nigh unto Damascus: and suddenly there shone round about him a light out of heaven:

Verse ConceptsJourneyLight, NaturalVisions And Dreams In ScriptureShiningSudden EventsLight In The Worlddamascus

And the men that journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing the voice, but beholding no man.

Verse ConceptsHearing ChristNot Seeing Spiritual Things

at length Saul rose from the ground; and when he opened his eyes, he could not see: so that they led him by the hand, and brought him to Damascus,

Verse ConceptsdisabilitiesEyes HarmedBlindnessdamascus

and the Lord saith unto him, 'Having risen, go on unto the street that is called Straight, and seek in the house of Judas, one by name Saul of Tarsus, for, lo, he doth pray,

Verse ConceptsRoadsStreetsStraight Paths

then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard from many that this man has done a world of mischief to thy saints at Jerusalem: he is now here,

Verse ConceptsSaintsPeople Actually Doing Evil

and he took food and was strengthened. And he was certain days with the disciples that were at Damascus.

Verse ConceptsLiving TogetherSeveral DaysPeople EatingSpecific Cases Of Strengtheningdamascus

But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests?

Verse ConceptsPrisonersKilling DisciplesCalling In Christ's NameIs It Really?Tying Up

And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him:

Verse ConceptsSpiritual Warfare, Causes OfIsrael HardenedConspiracy

he also held conversations and debates with the Hellenists. But when the brothers learned that the Hellenists were attempting to make away with him,

Verse Conceptsevangelists, ministry ofGreeksHatredSuffering, Of BelieversDisputesPersecution Of The Apostle PaulReasoned ArgumentAttempting To Kill Specific PeopleBoldness

But when the brethren knew of that, they brought him to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus.

And it came to pass that Peter passing throughout all quarters, came down also unto the saints who were dwelling at Lydda,

Verse ConceptsSaintsVisiting

And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them.

Verse ConceptsTwo Disciples

So Peter got up and went with them. When he arrived, they led him to the room upstairs. And all the widows approached him, weeping and showing him the robes and clothes that Dorcas had made while she was with them.

Verse ConceptsClothBereavement, Experience OfStairwaysDressMournersWidowsClothing The NeedyOuter GarmentsInner GarmentsActual WidowsUpper RoomsMourning The Death Of Otherssisterhood

And there was a certain man in Cesarea, named Cornelius, a centurion of that called the Italian band,

Verse ConceptsMilitaryArmies, RomanVolunteering

And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually;

Verse ConceptsDevout MenTwo Other Men

He saw heaven opened and an object that resembled a large sheet coming down, being lowered by its four corners to the earth.

Verse ConceptsFour CornersThe Act Of OpeningOpening HeavenFour SidesPutting Animals DownHeavenly Visionporksailing

And as Peter was perplexed in himself what the vision that he saw might be, then, lo, the men who have been sent from Cornelius, having made inquiry for the house of Simon, stood at the gate,

Verse ConceptsGatesComing To GatesAsking Particular QuestionsPuzzlementPeople Sending People

Then Peter went down to the men that were sent to him from Cornelius, and said, Behold I am the person whom ye seek: what is the cause for which ye are come?

Verse ConceptsThis Is MeWhy Do Others Do This?

And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee.

Verse ConceptsSpecific Holy Individuals

Then he invited them in, and entertained them that night. And on the morrow Peter set out with them; and some of the brethren from Joppa went with him.

Verse Conceptsevangelists, ministry ofInvitationsGoing TogetherWelcoming Other People

The next day he started off with them, and some of the brothers in Joppa went along with him. The day after that they reached Caesarea. Cornelius was waiting for him, as he had invited in his kinsmen and close friends.

and as it came that Peter entered in, Cornelius having met him, having fallen at his feet, did bow before him;

Verse ConceptsAdoration, FalseFeetReverence, And Social Behaviourreverence

That’s why I came without any objection when I was sent for. So I ask: Why did you send for me?”

Verse ConceptsWhy Do Others Do This?People Willing

then Cornelius said, it is now four days ago that I was fasting, and while I was at prayers in my house, about the ninth hour, a man in bright attire presented himself before me,

Verse ConceptsFasting, Examples OfHourSecret Prayer3 PmFour Or Five DaysWhite And Bright ClothesSparklingWhen To PrayFastingFasting And Prayer

and he said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your acts of charity have been remembered before God [so that He is about to help you].

Verse ConceptsAlmsgivingAltruismCharityGod Remembering DevotionGiving To The PoorGod Answered PrayerPraying For OthersHelping The PoorGod Answering Prayersremembrance

Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God.

Verse ConceptseagernessHearing God's Word

That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;

Verse ConceptsTo The Jew First

God raised this one up on the third day and granted [that] he should become visible,

Verse ConceptsVisibilityGod Raising Christ

not to all the people, but unto witnesses that were chosen before of God, even to us, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead.

Verse ConceptsContemporary Witness To ChristChrist Is Risen

So he ordered [that] they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay for several days.

Verse ConceptsBaptism, practice ofCommands, in NTHospitality, Examples OfChristian Baptism

And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,

Verse ConceptsCircumcision, physicalDisputes

that, You went in unto men having uncircumcision, and ate with them.

Verse ConceptsRacial PrejudiceUncircumcision

“I was in the town of Joppa praying, and I saw, in a visionary state, an object that resembled a large sheet coming down, being lowered by its four corners from heaven, and it came to me.

Verse ConceptsecstasyFour CornersLowering PeopleThose Who Saw VisionsFour SidesI PrayPutting Animals Down

But I said, 'Never, sir! For nothing that was not ceremonially cleansed has ever passed my lips.'

Verse ConceptsMouthsFar Be It!Forbidden FoodLack Of Holiness

But the voice answered me again from heaven, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.

Verse ConceptsGod Speaks From HeavenLack Of Holiness

At that very moment, three men who had been sent to me from Caesarea arrived at the house where we were.

Verse ConceptsThree Men

Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost.

Verse ConceptsBaptism Of The Holy SpiritJohn's BaptismBaptism, practice ofPromises Of The Holy SpiritWater For BaptismRemembering ChristBaptism

Some of them, however, who were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, on coming to Antioch, addressed themselves also to the Jews of foreign birth, telling them the Good News about that Lord Jesus.

Verse Conceptsevangelists, ministry ofevangelism, nature ofMissionaries, Task OfAntioch in SyriaPreaching Gospel To Foreigners

Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch.

Verse ConceptsExamples Of FaithChurchGood NewsPeople Sending People

Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.

Verse ConceptsHappinessHeart, And Holy SpiritGladnessSteadfastnessWhole HeartednessThe Grace Of GodPeople Encouraging OthersRejoicing In God's WorksWitnessing

About that time some prophets came from Jerusalem to Antioch:

Verse ConceptsVisitingAnonymity

And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar.

Verse ConceptsFamine, Examples OfCaesarRoman EmperorsPredicting The Future

And the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren that dwelt in Judea:

Verse ConceptsGood FriendsBenevolencePeople HelpingAccording To Things

Now when Herod was about to bring him [out], on that [very] night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and guards before the door were watching the prison.

Verse ConceptsLeisure, And PastimesSleep, PhysicalGod Is ImmanentIron ChainsDuring One NightTwo Other ThingsTwo Other MenSleeping Peacefullytrailsjail

And a great light was seen shining in the room, and an angel of the Lord came to Peter and, touching him on his side so that he came out of his sleep, said, Get up quickly. And his chains came off his hands.

Verse ConceptsAngel of the LordExamples Of EscapingDeliverance, Means OfArmsLight, NaturalHeaven And AngelsShiningIron ChainsGod Beating PeopleLight In The WorldGet Up!God Freeing CaptivesSide Of PeopleSleeping PeacefullyBreaking Chainsjail

When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him.

Verse ConceptsGatesIronLengthPrisonsThe Act Of OpeningOpening GatesCity GatesLeavingIron ObjectsFirst OnesSecond Being

And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.

Verse ConceptsSafetySelf KnowledgeAngels Doing God's WorkChrist Sendingexpectations

Thinking about that, he came to the house of Mary, the mother of John whose surname was Mark, where many were gathered together and were praying.

Verse ConceptsAgreement, Before GodHousesPrayer, In The ChurchSleeplessnessPrayer MeetingsChurch GatheringsPraying TogetherPrayer During PersecutionIdentity

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