Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Acts 2:5

The book of Acts is the exciting story of the advance of God's Kingdom in the early days of the church. Today, the book of Acts is still happening in many places around the world. This reading plan links stories from Acts in the Bible with real stories today.

How can the church grow spiritually and numerically when persecution hits? The Jerusalem church faced immense persecution, yet the people of God grew in strength and in numbers and impacted the world. What were some factors that helped them stay the course and multiply even more?

Imagine being able to bring your best friend EVERYWHERE you go. Whether it’s the dentist's office, school, or even the moon, they would always be right by your side! Well, guess what? That friend is REAL. God gave us the Holy Spirit to be our friend and to give us the power to change the world!

This reading plan takes you through some of the themes that came along in the part of The Chosen >> Invitations. Reflect, dive into the Bible, and enjoy what Jesus has to say to you.

In the “How To Change The World” curriculum, we're going to take a closer look at the second chapter in the book of Acts and discover how seeking God's will, teaching God's Word, enjoying God's grace, and serving God's people shaped the early church.

Fisherman… Disciple… Water-Walking enthusiast… Peter lived a WILD life for Jesus! Join in as we take a deep dive into his life, his failures, and how God was able to use him to build the foundation of the Church as we know it today!

Is there such a thing as the baptism in the Holy Spirit? Of course! How it differs from the receiving of the spirit and where you can find it in the Bible, you can read in this plan. You will also learn why we receive the Spirit and what the effects are.

A.D. The Bible Continues is the epic 12-episode series now airing on NBC. As Caiaphas and Pilate struggle to contain the news of Jesus’ resurrection, the Holy Spirit arrives at Pentecost and galvanizes the fledgling church. Peter’s daughter arrives unexpectedly in Jerusalem, and Peter is arrested when he miraculously heals a beggar. Jewish rebels threaten Pilate’s life.

The Holy Spirit who worked in and through the members of the early Church is the same Holy Spirit who works in and through members of the Church today. Their story is our history, one we can draw on and learn from as we execute the mission we’ve been given as followers of Jesus Christ. 

Do you have a hard time understanding the role of the Holy Spirit? What is the Holy Spirit? Does the Holy Spirit really have power in my life on a day to day basis? This study is designed to help foster your understanding of what Scripture tells us about the empowering work of the Spirit and to help you grow as a human being who loves God and wants to understand more about the Holy Spirit's role in your life.