What Is A Christian? (1 of 18)
Series: Unfinished - Acts
Tim Badal
Acts 1:1-5
Let's turn our attention now to the book of Acts which describes events that took place in the best of times and the worst of times. For the previous three years, twelve men had had their lives turned upside down as they followed this Rabbi named Jesus, Who had called them to leave their families and friends and livelihoods. It was a radical change, but it was also an awesome experience. They had heard this Man teach in a way they'd never heard the Torah or the law taught before.
This Jesus they were following seemed to be afraid of no one. He seemed to have all the right answers for every question, perfectly balancing grace and truth. In addition to giving amazing sermons, He did amazing things. He changed water into wine. He healed broken people. He exorcised demons. He even raised the dead.
Let's not forget the crowds. The crowds loved Him. People were coming from various places and social positions to hear and see and touch this Man. The disciples knew that when they arrived in Jerusalem something amazing was going to take place. And on that Palm Sunday, a parade broke out in His honor. These men believed they were on the ground floor of a revolution. Everything was going their way.
Their parents must have been so proud. Their friends must have told others, ''I know one of His closest followers.'' That is, until Judas, the turncoat, betrayed Jesus. Everything seemed to unravel so quickly. Judas hands Jesus over to the religious leaders who had been looking for a way to stop the movement. It seemed as though they had landed a knock-out punch against this Man Who seemed untouchable. But after this, everything fell apart.
The disciples found themselves running in fear, most of them disowning this Jesus they had come to love. They even said to strangers, ''I don't know Him.'' As they ran for safety, they began to hear the heartbreaking news that the worst had happene ...
Series: Unfinished - Acts
Tim Badal
Acts 1:1-5
Let's turn our attention now to the book of Acts which describes events that took place in the best of times and the worst of times. For the previous three years, twelve men had had their lives turned upside down as they followed this Rabbi named Jesus, Who had called them to leave their families and friends and livelihoods. It was a radical change, but it was also an awesome experience. They had heard this Man teach in a way they'd never heard the Torah or the law taught before.
This Jesus they were following seemed to be afraid of no one. He seemed to have all the right answers for every question, perfectly balancing grace and truth. In addition to giving amazing sermons, He did amazing things. He changed water into wine. He healed broken people. He exorcised demons. He even raised the dead.
Let's not forget the crowds. The crowds loved Him. People were coming from various places and social positions to hear and see and touch this Man. The disciples knew that when they arrived in Jerusalem something amazing was going to take place. And on that Palm Sunday, a parade broke out in His honor. These men believed they were on the ground floor of a revolution. Everything was going their way.
Their parents must have been so proud. Their friends must have told others, ''I know one of His closest followers.'' That is, until Judas, the turncoat, betrayed Jesus. Everything seemed to unravel so quickly. Judas hands Jesus over to the religious leaders who had been looking for a way to stop the movement. It seemed as though they had landed a knock-out punch against this Man Who seemed untouchable. But after this, everything fell apart.
The disciples found themselves running in fear, most of them disowning this Jesus they had come to love. They even said to strangers, ''I don't know Him.'' As they ran for safety, they began to hear the heartbreaking news that the worst had happene ...
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