Joe: Alright, so today we have a Bible expert on the show to talk about the Bible chapter by chapter. Let's start off with Acts 1. Expert: Sure, Acts 1 is an interesting chapter because it marks the transition from Jesus' ministry on earth to the beginning of the work of the disciples and the spread of the gospel. →

Joe: Alright, so what’s happening in Acts 2? Bible Expert: Right, so in this chapter, the Holy Spirit descends upon the apostles and they begin to speak in other languages so that everyone can understand them. →

Joe: Alright, I'm here with a Bible Expert. So tell us about Acts 3. Bible Expert: Well, in this chapter, we see Peter and John heading to the temple. Once they get there they encounter a man who has been lame since birth. →

Joe: Alright, so we are talking Bible Expert. What is going on in Acts 4? Bible Expert: Well, Joe, this chapter talks about the Apostles' bold proclamation of the Gospel and how the religious leaders of the time reacted to it. →

Joe: Alright, so what's happening in Acts 5? Bible Expert: Well, Acts 5 is all about a man named Ananias and his wife Sapphira. They were part of the early Church and had decided to give some of their possessions to the Church, but they lied to the apostles by claiming it was all of their possessions, when in fact they had kept some for themselves. →

Joe: Alright, we're back and we've got a Bible expert here with us to talk about the book of Acts. Let's dive right in, what's in chapter 6? Bible Expert: Well, Joe, chapter 6 is all about the apostles appointing seven deacons to help them with the growing responsibilities of the early church. →

Joe: Alright, so we're talking about Acts 7. What does this chapter tell us? Bible Expert: Well, Acts 7 is the story of Stephen, the first Christian martyr. He's brought before the Sanhedrin, the Jewish ruling council, and he is accused of blaspheming against Moses and God. →

Joe: Alright, so we're talking about Acts 8 and what does this chapter have to tell us? Bible Expert: Acts 8 is about the persecution of the early church by Saul and how the disciples spread the Gospel throughout Judea and Samaria. →

Joe: Alright, let's dive into the Bible. What's the story of Acts 9? Expert: Acts 9 tells the story of Saul, who was persecuting the early church. He was going from place to place, destroying the church and imprisoning believers. →

Joe: Alright! So, we've got a Bible Expert here with us today to talk about the book of Acts, right? Bible Expert: That's right, Joe. Acts is a book of the New Testament of the Bible. It tells the story of the early Church and its spread throughout the Roman Empire. →

Joe: Alright, so we're here with our Bible Expert to discuss the 11th chapter of Acts. What's going on in this one? Bible Expert: Well, Joe, in this chapter, we see the apostles preaching the gospel in Antioch and the conversion of Gentiles to Christianity. →

Joe: Okay, so let's delve into the 12th chapter of Acts. So, Bible Expert, what's this chapter all about? Bible Expert: Well, Joe, this chapter is about the Church's continued growth and the persecution of believers by King Herod. →

Joe: Alright, I'm here with Bible Expert, Dr. John Smith and we're going to talk about the book of Acts, Chapter 13. Now, what's going on in this chapter? Dr. Smith: This chapter is all about Paul and Barnabas being sent out on a mission to share the good news of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles. →

Joe: Alright, we are here with our Bible expert and we are going to talk about the book of Acts, chapter 14. Expert: Yes, in this chapter Paul and Barnabas continue their missionary work in the city of Lystra. →

Joe: Alright, so what's the scoop on chapter 15 of Acts? Bible Expert: Well, the issue of circumcision was a major point of contention among some of the early Christians. Some believed that Gentiles had to be circumcised in order to be saved. →

Joe: Alright, so we've got our Bible expert back on the show to talk about Acts 16. What do we got? Expert: Well, Joe, the chapter starts off with Paul and Silas in the city of Troas, where they had a vision of a man from Macedonia begging them to come and help them. →

Joe: Alright! Welcome to the show, Bible Expert! Bible Expert: Thank you, Joe. It's great to be here. Joe: So, we’re gonna dive right into it. What happened in Acts 17? Bible Expert: Sure. In Acts 17, Paul and Silas travel to Thessalonica and preach the gospel. →

Joe: Alright, so what's going on in Acts 18? Bible Expert: Well, in this chapter, Paul has left Athens and gone to Corinth. He meets Aquila and Priscilla, a Jewish couple who have recently been expelled from Rome by the Emperor Claudius. →

Joe: Alright, so what are we talking about here? Bible Expert: In this chapter of the Bible, we're talking about the spread of the Gospel in the city of Ephesus. Acts 19 tells us that the Apostle Paul arrives in Ephesus and he starts preaching the Gospel. →

Joe: Alright, we're talking about Acts 20 and I'm super excited! So, what's the gist of this chapter? Bible Expert: Well, Acts 20 follows Paul's journey from Macedonia back to Jerusalem. He and his companions travel through different areas, sharing the gospel and strengthening the churches and believers along the way. →

Joe: Alright, so what's going on in Acts 21? Bible Expert: Well, it starts off with Paul getting ready to go to Jerusalem. He and his companions traveled through the region of Phoenicia and Samaria, telling people about the conversion of the Gentiles. →

Joe: Alright, I'm here with a Bible Expert, and we're gonna take a look at the book of Acts, chapter 22. So what's happening in this chapter? Bible Expert: Well, in this chapter we see Paul giving his testimony to the crowd in Jerusalem. →

Joe: Alright, so what's going on in Acts 23? Bible Expert: Well, in this chapter Paul was arrested by the Jewish leaders and was taken before the High Priest Ananias. The High Priest commanded those standing near Paul to slap him. →

Joe: Alright, so what's up with Chapter 24 of Acts? Bible Expert: Well, Joe, Acts 24 is about Paul being brought before the Roman governor, Felix, for questioning. Paul is accused of being a trouble-maker and stirring up riots among the Jews. →

Joe: Alright, so what's the deal with this chapter? Bible Expert: Well, the chapter focuses on Paul's trial before Festus, the new Roman governor. King Agrippa and Bernice, his sister, had come to visit Festus, and Paul is brought before them to make his defense. →

Joe: Alright, so, we got a Bible expert here with us today. Let's hear what he has to say about Acts 26. Bible Expert: So, in this chapter, Paul is standing before King Agrippa. He is defending himself against the accusations of the Jewish people. →

Joe: Alright, Jamie, you ready? Jamie: Yup, ready when you are. Joe: Alright, so we've got a Bible expert on the show to walk us through the book of Acts, chapter by chapter. Let's start with chapter 27. →

Joe: Alright, I'm here with the Bible expert, and we're talking about the book of Acts. So, tell me about Acts 28. Bible Expert: Sure. In this chapter, Paul arrives in Rome as a prisoner. He is allowed to live in his own rented house, with a soldier watching over him. →