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The story shifts to Peter in Acts in our lesson today, where he travels to Lydda and heals the bedridden Aeneas. He then moves on to Joppa, where he raises the disciple Tabitha from the dead. Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. 
 
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The story shifts to Peter in Acts in our lesson today, where he travels to Lydda and heals the bedridden Aeneas. He then moves on to Joppa, where he raises the disciple Tabitha from the dead. Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Oak Ridge, TN 37830.

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Bible Study: Acts 9:32-43

We conclude Acts Chapter 8, with the fascinating story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch. Philip, one of the seven from Acts 6:5, again breaks social and ritual barriers by proclaiming the good news of Jesus to an Ethiopian eunuch who was on his way to Jerusalem, and baptizes him. Philip's evangelizing journey continues along the Mediterranean coast from Gaza through Azotus to Caesarea. Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. 
 
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Dark Walk by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) 
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We conclude Acts Chapter 8, with the fascinating story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch. Philip, one of the seven from Acts 6:5, again breaks social and ritual barriers by proclaiming the good news of Jesus to an Ethiopian eunuch who was on his way to Jerusalem, and baptizes him. Philip's evangelizing journey continues along the Mediterranean coast from Gaza through Azotus to Caesarea. Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

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Dark Walk by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Bible Study: Acts 8: 26-40

We look at how Simon the Magician wishes to pay for the power of the Holy Spirit, and how he is rebuked by Peter for not having his heart right before God. Acts repeatedly distinguishes between "magic" and true Christian signs. And we return to the theme of metanoia/repentance. 
 
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We look at how Simon the Magician wishes to pay for the power of the Holy Spirit, and how he is rebuked by Peter for not having his heart right before God. Acts repeatedly distinguishes between "magic" and true Christian signs. And we return to the theme of metanoia/repentance.

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Bible Study: Acts 8:14-25

Our walk through Acts takes us to Samaria, between Galilee to the north and Judea to the south, was inhabited by remnants of the northern tribes who worshiped God. The apostle Philip breaks religious taboo by proclaiming the gospel to "non-Jewish" communities. We also meet Simon Magus, or Simon the Magician, who is among the baptized. 
 
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Our walk through Acts takes us to Samaria, between Galilee to the north and Judea to the south, was inhabited by remnants of the northern tribes who worshiped God. The apostle Philip breaks religious taboo by proclaiming the gospel to "non-Jewish" communities. We also meet Simon Magus, or Simon the Magician, who is among the baptized. 

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Bible Study: Acts 8:1-13

We are in the middle of Stephen's speech to the Jewish council, where he continues his theme of God's promises. In particular, Stephen recalls Moses, who said to the Israelites, "God will raise up a prophet for you from your own people as he raised me up." Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. 
 
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We are in the middle of Stephen's speech to the Jewish council, where he continues his theme of God's promises. In particular, Stephen recalls Moses, who said to the Israelites, "God will raise up a prophet for you from your own people as he raised me up." Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

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Bible Study: Acts 7:30-43

The connection to and importance of Moses is emphasized in Stephen's speech to the Jewish council in today's lesson, led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. 
 
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The connection to and importance of Moses is emphasized in Stephen's speech to the Jewish council in today's lesson, led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

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Dark Walk by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Bible Study: Acts 7:17-29

The apostles continue to defy the Jewish authorities by teaching in Jesus's name, are arrested a second time, and flogged. "We must obey God rather than any human authority." is Peter's response. Chapter 5 concludes today's lesson, taught by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. 
 
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The apostles continue to defy the Jewish authorities by teaching in Jesus's name, are arrested a second time, and flogged. "We must obey God rather than any human authority." is Peter's response. Chapter 5 concludes today's lesson, taught by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

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Bible Study: Acts 5:27-42

We conclude chapter 4 and dive right into chapter 5 of the Book of Acts today. These lessons cover the sharing of goods, the ideal handling of possessions in the early Jewish community, demonstrating the good example of Joseph (renamed Barnabas), and the deceitful example of Ananais and Sapphira. Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Oak Ridge, TN. 
 
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We conclude chapter 4 and dive right into chapter 5 of the Book of Acts today. These lessons cover the sharing of goods, the ideal handling of possessions in the early Jewish community, demonstrating the good example of Joseph (renamed Barnabas), and the deceitful example of Ananais and Sapphira. Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Oak Ridge, TN.

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Bible Study: Acts 4:32-5:11

Fr. Bailey Norman continues with chapter 4 of the Book of Acts, in which the Jewish authorities are both amazed and troubled by Peter and John's miraculous healing of a lame man. The twelve apostles are again filled with the Holy Spirit, and continue to speak the Word of God with boldness and courage. 
 
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Fr. Bailey Norman continues with chapter 4 of the Book of Acts, in which the Jewish authorities are both amazed and troubled by Peter and John's miraculous healing of a lame man. The twelve apostles are again filled with the Holy Spirit, and continue to speak the Word of God with boldness and courage.

Music Credit:
Dark Walk by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Bible Study: Acts 4:13-31

In today's lesson, we hear Peter's sermon, where he links Jesus with the patriarchs and Moses. Fr. Bailey also discusses the significance and characteristics of speeches and events in Acts. Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. 
 
Reference Citation: 
Wall, Robert W. New Interpreter’s Bible Commentary, Vol. X., p. 74: Abingdon Press, 2002. 
 
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In today's lesson, we hear Peter's sermon, where he links Jesus with the patriarchs and Moses. Fr. Bailey also discusses the significance and characteristics of speeches and events in Acts. Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Reference Citation: 
Wall, Robert W.  New Interpreter’s Bible Commentary, Vol. X., p. 74: Abingdon Press, 2002.

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Bible Study: Acts 3:12-26

We continue with Chapter 2 of Acts. Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Oak Ridge. 
 
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We continue with Chapter 2 of Acts. Led by Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Oak Ridge.

Dark Walk by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Bible Study: Acts 2:22-36

Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Oak Ridge, TN, dives into the "meat" at the beginning of the Book of Acts. 
 
Online Resources: 
Daily Lectionary: http://www.satucket.com/lectionary/ 
 
Dark Walk by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) 
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Fr. Bailey Norman, Priest-in-Charge at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Oak Ridge, TN, dives into the "meat" at the beginning of the  Book of Acts.

Online Resources:
Daily Lectionary: http://www.satucket.com/lectionary/

Dark Walk by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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