Lesson 192: Acts 9:31
Acts 9:31
The Blueprint — The Verse
Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace and was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers.
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The Context — The History
After Saul's conversion and Peter's ministry to Cornelius, the church spreads beyond Jerusalem. Luke notes regional growth amid earlier persecution following Stephen's death.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
Saul preaches boldly in Damascus and Jerusalem; the church enjoys peace across Judea, Galilee, and Samaria. Reverent fear of God, Spirit encouragement, and numerical growth mark this season.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Acts 9:30
30When the believers learned of this, they took him down to Caesarea and sent him off to Tarsus.
Read the verse immediately before this lesson (Acts 9:30) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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Acts 9:32
Aeneas and Dorcas32As Peter traveled about the country, he went to visit the Lord’s people who lived in Lydda.
Read the verse immediately after this lesson (Acts 9:32) to continue the passage.
Discussion
- What does 'fear of the Lord' look like in a healthy church?
- How has the Spirit encouraged you during hard seasons?
- What conditions help the church grow in faithfulness?