The Acts of the Apostles: Chapters Eleven and Twelve (Christians)

There was a typo and this episode are chapters 11 and 12

There is so much to unpack between these two chapters, and reading through it is not enough. Understanding the characters mentioned, the places referenced, and the cultures of the time is immensely helpful when formatting a full picture of what exactly was happening during this time and during these chapters. Within a few paragraphs an entire year passes with critical events being passed by as sentences that are easily looked over. The continuing ripple effects of Stephen’s death, the death of James the brother of John, and the death of Herod who almost had Peter killed as well are just a few notes. The beginning of the term Christian, the beginnings of Barnabas and Saul (Paul), and the fight to survive persecution for the sake of spreading the good news of Jesus Christ were just early hardships that the first century church experienced. 

And so, the story continues on as the formation of the first century church is in full swing. People all over the Mediterranean Rim are beginning to see tiny sprouts from the seeds planted that would eventually become a harvest that feeds the world to this day with tales of peace, joy, and love that can be experienced through the joining of the body of Christ.

As Always, God Bless,

James Arthur Ferguson