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Experience the Power of the Holy Spirit. Discover the Birth of the Church. Strengthen Your Faith Through Prayer.
What would happen if you prayed with the same passion, courage, and faith as the early Christians?
The Book of Acts tells the incredible story of what happened after Jesus ascended into heaven. The Holy Spirit came. The church was born. Ordinary people became extraordinary witnesses. And the message of Jesus Christ began spreading from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth.
But Acts isn't just the history of the early church. It's a powerful reminder of what God can still do through people who trust Him, follow His leading, and devote themselves to prayer.
In PRAYING THROUGH ACTS, you'll journey chapter by chapter through all 28 chapters of this remarkable New Testament book, discovering how the same God who worked through Peter, Paul, Stephen, Philip, and the first believers is still working in our lives today.
From the Day of Pentecost to Paul's missionary journeys, from miraculous healings to prison escapes, from persecution to powerful conversions, Acts reveals a church that refused to remain silent about Jesus.
And it all began with prayer.
MORE THAN A BIBLE STUDY-A PERSONAL CONVERSATION WITH GODPart of the PRAYING THROUGH THE BIBLE SERIES, this devotional prayer guide helps you move beyond simply reading Scripture to personally responding to God's Word.
Through Bible reading, Scripture-based prayer, meditation, and journaling, you'll learn to turn the truths of Acts into meaningful conversations with God.
WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVERThe Power of the Holy Spirit: Understand how God equips ordinary believers to accomplish extraordinary things.
The Importance of Prayer: See how prayer guided, strengthened, and sustained the early church.
Courage to Share Your Faith: Learn from believers who boldly proclaimed Jesus despite opposition.
God's Plan for His Church: Discover how Christianity spread across cultures, countries, and communities.
Faith Through Difficult Times: Find encouragement in the trials, persecution, and perseverance of the apostles.
A Deeper Relationship with God: Apply the lessons of Acts to your own spiritual journey.
Christians seeking a deeper prayer life
Individuals studying the Book of Acts
Daily devotional reading and quiet time
Personal Bible study and spiritual growth
Small groups and church Bible studies
Anyone wanting to understand the Holy Spirit and the early church
Believers looking for a practical way to pray through Scripture
The Book of Acts doesn't really have an ending. The message of Jesus continues to spread, the Holy Spirit continues to work, and God continues to call ordinary people to extraordinary faith.
The story of the church continues through us.
Let PRAYING THROUGH ACTS help you discover the power of God's Word, the importance of prayer, and the incredible possibilities of a life surrendered to the Holy Spirit.
Start praying through Acts today-and allow God's Word to transform the way you pray, believe, and live.
Troy Schmidt (www.troyeschmidt.com) began writing animation in Los Angeles in 1985 and worked on such shows as Dennis the Menace, Heathcliff, and Flintstone Kids. In 1992, he moved to Orlando to write for The Mickey Mouse Club. Troy created and wrote a total of thirteen videos for Thomas Nelson, including an adaptation of Max Lucado's Hermie, A Common Caterpillar. He also wrote over twenty books for Thomas Nelson.
Troy recently released This Means War: A Strategic Prayer Journal, coauthored by Stephen and Alex Kendrick. He was also the consulting producer for The American Bible Challenge with Jeff Foxworthy for three seasons. He has written a daily devotional tied to the series, The American Bible Challenge Daily Reader, Volume 1 (Thomas Nelson), and a board game based on the show (Talicor). He has three children's books in the "Their Side of the Story" collection (B&H Publishing) based on the whale from the story of Jonah, a frog in Exodus, and a raven on Noah's Ark.
Troy manages three websites, Reason for Hope (www.reasonhope.com), Troy Schmidt (www.troyeschmidt.com), and Church Scripts Online (www.churchscriptsonline.com). He is also a campus pastor at First Baptist Church of Windermere, Florida, overseeing all adult classes and ministries and sharing the preaching schedule with the senior pastor, Chuck Carter. Troy has been on staff since 1997.
Troy is married to Barbie. They have three sons, Riley, Brady, and Carson.
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