Acts 1:12-26 (Part 6) – Suicide

Suicide remains a critical public health issue in the United States. In 2023, over 49,000 individuals died by suicide, equating to one death every 11 minutes. Beyond these fatalities, many more grappled with suicidal thoughts and behaviors: approximately 12.8 million adults seriously considered suicide, 3.7 million formulated a plan, and 1.5 million attempted suicide during…

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Acts 1:12-26 (Part 5)

After Jesus’ ascension, the apostles gathered in prayer, seeking God’s guidance to replace Judas. Peter, pointing to fulfilled Scripture, led the group in selecting someone who had witnessed Jesus’ ministry and resurrection. Through prayer and casting lots, Matthias was chosen, showing the early Church’s trust in God’s sovereign direction. ACTS 1:12-26 12 Then the apostles…

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Acts 1:12-26 (Part 4)

After Jesus’ ascension, the apostles gathered in prayer, seeking God’s guidance to replace Judas. Peter, pointing to fulfilled Scripture, led the group in selecting someone who had witnessed Jesus’ ministry and resurrection. Through prayer and casting lots, Matthias was chosen, showing the early Church’s trust in God’s sovereign direction. ACTS 1:12-26 12 Then the apostles…

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Acts 1:12-26 (Part 3)

After Jesus’ ascension, the apostles gathered in prayer, seeking God’s guidance to replace Judas. Peter, pointing to fulfilled Scripture, led the group in selecting someone who had witnessed Jesus’ ministry and resurrection. Through prayer and casting lots, Matthias was chosen, showing the early Church’s trust in God’s sovereign direction. ACTS 1:12-26 12 Then the apostles…

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Acts 1:12-26 (Part 2)

After Jesus’ ascension, the apostles gathered in prayer, seeking God’s guidance to replace Judas. Peter, pointing to fulfilled Scripture, led the group in selecting someone who had witnessed Jesus’ ministry and resurrection. Through prayer and casting lots, Matthias was chosen, showing the early Church’s trust in God’s sovereign direction. ACTS 1:12-26 12 Then the apostles…

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Acts 1:12-26 (Part 1)

After Jesus’ ascension, the apostles gathered in prayer, seeking God’s guidance to replace Judas. Peter, pointing to fulfilled Scripture, led the group in selecting someone who had witnessed Jesus’ ministry and resurrection. Through prayer and casting lots, Matthias was chosen, showing the early Church’s trust in God’s sovereign direction. ACTS 1:12-26 12 Then the apostles…

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Acts 1:1-11 (Part 7)

We begin our journey in the history of the church with the final words of Jesus to His disciples before His ascension. In Acts 1:1-11, Luke recounts how Jesus, after His resurrection, spent 40 days teaching about the Kingdom of God. He instructed the disciples to wait in Jerusalem for the promised Holy Spirit, who…

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Acts 1:1-11 (Part 6)

We begin our journey in the history of the church with the final words of Jesus to His disciples before His ascension. In Acts 1:1-11, Luke recounts how Jesus, after His resurrection, spent 40 days teaching about the Kingdom of God. He instructed the disciples to wait in Jerusalem for the promised Holy Spirit, who…

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Acts 1:1-5 (Part 4)

We begin our journey in the history of the church with the final words of Jesus to His disciples before His ascension. In Acts 1:1-11, Luke recounts how Jesus, after His resurrection, spent 40 days teaching about the Kingdom of God. He instructed the disciples to wait in Jerusalem for the promised Holy Spirit, who…

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Acts 1:1-5 (Part 3)

We begin our journey in the history of the church with the final words of Jesus to His disciples before His ascension. In Acts 1:1-11, Luke recounts how Jesus, after His resurrection, spent 40 days teaching about the Kingdom of God. He instructed the disciples to wait in Jerusalem for the promised Holy Spirit, who…

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