Book of Acts

Chapter 9 brings us to the account of Sha-ul's (Paul's) introduction to Yeshua Messiah on the road to Damascus. Keep in mind that this man was filled with rage toward those who followed Yeshua. Sha-ul was a bitter and hate filled man toward those of "The Way," but the Father changed his heart in a direct and physical manner! Chapter 10 tells us of the bitterness Peter had toward the Gentiles and how the Heavenly Father changed his attitude toward them. For Peter, He did it with a vision of unclean creatures. In the vision Peter was told to "kill and eat" apparitions of unclean creatures on a sheet. While Peter knew this vision was some kind of rebuke, he did not realize its meaning until some time later in the chapter. Join us and learn how The Father changed the hearts of these two men in order to help form Israel and the New Covenant! Beit Yeshua Torah Assembly http://beityeshua.com/

Chapter 7 brings us to the account of the stoning of Stephen. Just before his death, Stephen recounts a quick history of Israel just before giving a stiff rebuke of the Pharisees. That sealed his fate. Chapter 8 introduces a pharisee named Saul who hated the followers of Yeshua. We are then told of Philip proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of Elohim and the name of Yeshua Messiah. The chapter concludes with the amazing meeting Philip has with an Ethiopian eunuch. Come join us as we journey through the book of Acts! Beit Yeshua Torah Assembly http://beityeshua.com/

Chapter 5 is a continuation of chapter 4, but it brings us to the sad account of Ananias and Sapphirra. In Chapter 6, we see that while we all are a part of Israel through Messiah, we are all still different kinds of folks. Problems start. Complaints are common. These things happen in assemblies and we see how they chose to handle them in that day. Perhaps things haven't changed much? Beit Yeshua Torah Assembly http://beityeshua.com/

We have lots of "stuff" happening in these two chapters. To begin with, Peter and John participate in the evening sacrifices. What's THAT all about? Maybe that's not prohibited even after the death, burial, resurrection, and ascension of Messiah? Peter gives a great message to the people about and how He fits with Israel and their history, Yeshua is that long awaited "Prophet like Moses!" The Sadducees hated that message! They also hated the confidence with which Peter and John spoke. Come join us and learn of the miracles and struggles of these followers of Yeshua. Beit Yeshua Torah Assembly http://beityeshua.com/

At the time of the beginning of this chapter, we are fifty-three days after the death of Messiah. Messiah died on Passover and the Feast of Weeks (seven sevens) starts fifty days after the Sabbath after the day of Passover. The Feast of Weeks (Pentecost - which is Greek for 50) came after the death, resurrection, and ascension of Yeshua and Yahweh's people were still celebrating this Feast. Notice that they were all assembled in accordance with the Torah (Ex. 23:15-17). Why were the people assembled to celebrate the Feast if it is no longer to be celebrated? There is no reference in all of Scripture that says we are not to celebrate the Feast days. The following passages show the tremendous blessings that were bestowed to the people who honored Elohim through this Feast at this time. Beit Yeshua Torah Assembly http://beityeshua.com/

The book of Acts does not have a declared author. However, it is rather obvious that the author is Luke since the "former account" is referred to by the author (meaning the book of Luke) and the intended recipient is again Theophilus. This is the same recipient of the book of Luke (Luke 1:3). The book of Acts is a continuation of the book of Luke. Join us as we study the history of the beginning of the expansion of Israel in the Book of 2 Luke! Beit Yeshua Torah Assembly http://beityeshua.com/

In Chapter 14, Paul continues his missionary journey. He encounters a slew of problems and even gets stoned (and not in a good way). Chapter 15 has another passage that has caused controversy for many years. It has been classically misinterpreted by antinomians to say obedience to the Father by the Gentiles only consists of four things outlined by the Jerusalem Council. This brings up a number of questions: Is Elohim a respecter of persons? Does Elohim apply different standards of righteousness and judgment to people depending on their bloodline? Did Elohim change or change His mind? Why aren't those four "laws for the Gentiles" specifically listed in the Torah? Or could it be that this passage (like so many others) has just been totally misinterpreted by those who promote lawlessness? We think you will agree when you watch and see! Beit Yeshua Torah Assembly http://beityeshua.com/