The 28 chapters of the Acts of the Apostles provide a wide variety of compelling characters, both good and bad. Acts includes apostles, prophets, and miracle workers. It has giants in faith, both men and women. It has sorcerers and saints, deacons and deceivers, persecutors and philanthropists. From these men and women, we can learn much about how we ought to live for Christ. Among the characters highlighted in today’s top ten list are the following: Philip the Evangelist, Stephen the Martyr, Lydia the seller of purple, Simon the Sorcerer, and Ananias the disciple from Damascus. Scriptures referenced include Acts 4:36; Acts 4:36-37; Acts 9:27; Acts 11:25-30; Acts 6-7; Acts 18:2-3, 18, 24-28; Acts 17:10-15; Acts 8:9-24; and Acts 9:10-19.
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