First Reading

The Pentecost lectionary account takes place in Jerusalem on the feast day of Shavuot, 50 [...]

On the day of Pentecost, a small crowd gathered in a room on the highest [...]

Despite the theological attractiveness of seeing Pentecost as the reversal of Babel, there is little [...]

Last week, Stephen spoke to fellow Jewish believers; this time, Paul preaches in a decidedly [...]

Today’s text occurs in Athens. Paul has been brought here to escape violent opposition (Acts [...]

Paul was the chosen instrument to carry Christ’s name to the Gentiles (Acts 9:15). Yet [...]

Luke has connected Acts with his Gospel or his first book (proton), both of which [...]

This is a funny sort of episode to kick off a book all about mission. [...]

Falling forty days after Easter, Ascension Day has never held that important a place in [...]