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Bible Stories from the Book of Acts
Every story from the Book of Acts in the When God Shows Up devotionals, in Bible order. Each one is retold in plain words, with the passage to read for yourself in the King James Version and its key verse.
- This Same JesusActs 1:1–11
For forty days after His resurrection, Jesus appeared to His disciples and spoke with them about the kingdom of God. Then, on the Mount of Olives, He…
“Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.”Acts 1:11 (KJV)
- Every Man in His Own LanguageActs 2:1–41
Fifty days after Passover came the Jewish feast of Pentecost. Jerusalem was crowded with Jews from all over the world. Jesus had risen and returned to…
“Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language.”Acts 2:6 (KJV)
- Such as I HaveActs 3:1–10
One afternoon at three o’clock, the hour of prayer, Peter and John went up to the temple. At the gate called Beautiful sat a man who had been unable to…
“Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.”Acts 3:6 (KJV)
- Grant Unto Thy Servants BoldnessActs 4:1–31
Peter and John had healed a lame man at the temple gate in the name of Jesus, and a crowd gathered to hear them preach. The religious leaders were…
“And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,”Acts 4:29 (KJV)
- Nobody LackedActs 4:32–37; 11:27–30
In the days after Pentecost, something remarkable happened in Jerusalem. Thousands of people had come to faith in Jesus. Many were poor. Some had come…
“Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,”Acts 4:34 (KJV)
- A Road Through the DesertActs 8:26–39
Philip was in the middle of a revival. In the city of Samaria, crowds were listening to him preach about Jesus. People were being healed and set free…
“And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert.”Acts 8:26 (KJV)
- Brother SaulActs 9:1–19
Saul of Tarsus was on his way to Damascus with letters authorizing him to arrest anyone who followed Jesus. Then, near the city, a light from heaven…
“And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.”Acts 9:17 (KJV)
- Tabitha, AriseActs 9:36–42
In the seaside town of Joppa lived a disciple named Tabitha, also called Dorcas. The Bible says she was “full of good works and almsdeeds.” She spent…
“But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.”Acts 9:40 (KJV)
- What God Hath CleansedActs 10:1–48
In the city of Caesarea lived a Roman centurion named Cornelius. He wasn’t Jewish, but he feared God, gave generously to the poor, and prayed…
“And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.”Acts 10:15 (KJV)
- The Answer at the DoorActs 12:1–17
King Herod had just executed the apostle James, and the crowd loved it. So he arrested Peter too, planning to put him on trial after the Passover…
“Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.”Acts 12:5 (KJV)
- Profitable for the MinistryActs 12:25; 13:13; 15:36–41; Colossians 4:10; 2 Timothy 4:11
John Mark was a young man from Jerusalem whose mother’s house was a meeting place for the early church. When Paul and Barnabas set out on their first…
“Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry.”2 Timothy 4:11 (KJV)
- Come Over and Help UsActs 16:6–15
On his second missionary journey, Paul and his companions had plans. They wanted to preach in the province of Asia. But the Holy Spirit forbade them…
“And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us.”Acts 16:9 (KJV)
- Songs at MidnightActs 16:16–34
In the city of Philippi, Paul and Silas freed a slave girl from an evil spirit that had made her a fortune-teller. Her owners were furious, because…
“And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.”Acts 16:25 (KJV)
- Hold Not Thy PeaceActs 18:1–11
When Paul arrived in Corinth, he was worn out. He had been beaten and jailed in Philippi, chased out of Thessalonica and Berea, and mocked in Athens…
“Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace: For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city.”Acts 18:9–10 (KJV)
- The Seven Sons of ScevaActs 19:11–20
In the city of Ephesus, God was doing extraordinary miracles through the apostle Paul. People were healed, and evil spirits were driven out. Some…
“So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed.”Acts 19:20 (KJV)
- The Boy Who OverheardActs 23:11–35
The apostle Paul was in Roman custody in Jerusalem, held in the army’s fortress after a riot broke out over his preaching. The night after a heated…
“And when Paul’s sister’s son heard of their lying in wait, he went and entered into the castle, and told Paul.”Acts 23:16 (KJV)
- Every Soul Safe to LandActs 27:1–28:2
Paul was finally on his way to Rome, a prisoner on a cargo ship with 276 people on board. It was late in the sailing season, and Paul warned the crew…
“Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me.”Acts 27:25 (KJV)
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