Apostles Chapter 1

Chapter one of the Acts of the Apostles begins with the resurrected Jesus shortly before his ascension into heaven as he speaks to the eleven apostles about what is to come during their journey to spread His word. The eleven apostles listen to Jesus; Matthias becomes the twelfth apostle, replacing Judas after his betrayal. In chapter two, Peter preaches to the people and gains many followers after the Holy Spirit fills the apostles and makes them each speak a language different from the next. In chapter three, Peter and John heal a man in the temple. Peter tells those who witness the event to repent for thinking Peter and John heal the man alone, instead of through God. Chapter four continues with Peter and John as they stand in front of the rulers who tell them not to speak or spread the word

The believers then sell everything they own in attempt to become one whole and give their earnings to the apostles to distribute fairly. Chapter five picks up with a man named Ananias and his wife who both drop dead after trying to keep a portion of their money from the apostles. The apostles then perform many wonders and cures before the high priest locks them in jail from where an angel releases them. A man named Gamaliel convinces the Sanhedrin to spare the lives of the apostles. Chapters six and seven tell the story of a wise and faithful man named Stephen who is accused of speaking against Moses and God by the council. When questioned, Stephen points out the persecution of nearly every prophet. This upsets the rulers, so the people lay their cloaks at the feet of a man named Saul and stone him to death. In chapter eight, Saul sets out to persecute all Christians. Lastly, chapter nine tells the story of Saul’s conversion to Christianity after the light of Jesus and the Holy Ghost blinds him on his way to persecute Christians in