Acts
The history of the early church and the spread of the Gospel
All Chapters
28 chapters with summaries and key verses
The Ascension and Promise of the Spirit
Jesus ascends to heaven and promises the Holy Spirit
Key verses: Acts 1:8, Acts 1:9 +1
Pentecost
The Holy Spirit comes upon the disciples at Pentecost
Key verses: Acts 2:4, Acts 2:38 +1
Peter Heals a Lame Man
Peter heals a lame man and preaches about Jesus
Key verses: Acts 3:6, Acts 3:16 +1
Peter and John Before the Council
Peter and John are arrested and boldly testify before the Sanhedrin
Key verses: Acts 4:8, Acts 4:12 +1
Ananias and Sapphira
A couple lies about their offering and faces God's judgment
Key verses: Acts 5:3, Acts 5:9 +1
The Seven Deacons
Seven deacons are chosen to serve the church
Key verses: Acts 6:3, Acts 6:7 +1
Stephen's Martyrdom
Stephen is stoned to death, becoming the first Christian martyr
Key verses: Acts 7:55, Acts 7:59 +1
Philip and the Ethiopian
Philip leads an Ethiopian eunuch to faith in Christ
Key verses: Acts 8:4, Acts 8:35 +1
Saul's Conversion
Saul encounters Jesus on the road to Damascus and is converted
Key verses: Acts 9:4, Acts 9:15 +1
Peter and Cornelius
Peter receives a vision and preaches to Gentiles
Key verses: Acts 10:15, Acts 10:34 +1
Peter Reports to the Church
Peter explains his ministry to Gentiles and the church rejoices
Key verses: Acts 11:17, Acts 11:18 +1
Herod's Persecution
Herod kills James and imprisons Peter, but Peter is miraculously freed
Key verses: Acts 12:5, Acts 12:11 +1
Paul's First Missionary Journey Begins
Paul and Barnabas are sent out from Antioch
Key verses: Acts 13:2, Acts 13:3 +1
Paul Preaches in Antioch of Pisidia
Paul preaches in the synagogue and faces opposition
Key verses: Acts 14:22, Acts 14:27 +1
The Jerusalem Council
The church meets to decide on requirements for Gentile believers
Key verses: Acts 15:8, Acts 15:11 +1
Paul's Second Missionary Journey
Paul travels with Silas and meets Timothy
Key verses: Acts 16:6, Acts 16:14 +1
Paul in Thessalonica and Berea
Paul preaches in Thessalonica and Berea with different responses
Key verses: Acts 17:11, Acts 17:24 +1
Paul in Athens
Paul preaches to the philosophers on Mars Hill
Key verses: Acts 18:9, Acts 18:10 +1
Paul in Corinth
Paul ministers in Corinth and faces opposition
Key verses: Acts 19:6, Acts 19:11 +1
The Riot in Ephesus
A riot breaks out in Ephesus over Paul's ministry
Key verses: Acts 20:24, Acts 20:28 +1
Paul's Journey to Jerusalem
Paul travels to Jerusalem despite warnings of danger
Key verses: Acts 21:13, Acts 21:14 +1
Paul's Defense Before the Crowd
Paul addresses the angry crowd in Jerusalem
Key verses: Acts 22:3, Acts 22:16 +1
Paul Before the Council
Paul appears before the Sanhedrin and causes division
Key verses: Acts 23:1, Acts 23:6 +1
Paul's Transfer to Caesarea
Paul is transferred to Caesarea for his safety
Key verses: Acts 24:14, Acts 24:16 +1
Paul Before Felix and Festus
Paul defends himself before Roman governors
Key verses: Acts 25:8, Acts 25:11 +1
Paul Before Agrippa
Paul testifies before King Agrippa
Key verses: Acts 26:18, Acts 26:22 +1
Paul's Voyage to Rome
Paul sails to Rome as a prisoner
Key verses: Acts 27:23, Acts 27:24 +1
Paul in Rome
Paul arrives in Rome and continues his ministry
Key verses: Acts 28:23, Acts 28:28 +1