Acts 12:20-22

It's easy to be overwhelmed by evil in the world—wars, political violence, sickness, and personal conflicts remind us we are not in control. But there is a God who is. In Acts 12, everything seems to be going wrong for the church, until God demonstrates his power to save. Join Jack for three days in Acts 12, and remember we have a good King in heaven, we need a heavenly perspective, and God uses our prayers to change the world.

For me, one of the most fascinating areas to explore when I was writing Seeing the Supernatural was the existence of angels. I wanted to go far beyond cartoon depictions to delve into the most important questions about angelic beings. What are they, exactly? What are they capable of doing? How do they interact with us? How can they encourage us in our faith? That’s the subject of this five-day reading plan. It’s a journey through the biblical evidence for celestial spirits and their impact on us. —Lee Strobel

In this six-day plan, we walk through Acts 8–12 and explore how God continues to build his church through unlikely people, unexpected circumstances, and faithful obedience. From the scattering of believers and the salvation of outsiders, to the dramatic conversion of Saul, the inclusion of the Gentiles, and the mystery of answered and unanswered prayer, these chapters show that God’s mission cannot be stopped. You’ll be invited to trust God’s purposes when life feels uncertain and grow in courage, humility, and faith as you follow Jesus wherever he leads.

How can serving others lead to spiritual danger? Peter Greer, the CEO of a Christian nonprofit, shares how his noble intentions got off track—and how he got back on course. His story provides valuable lessons for anyone serving in ministry. Based on The Spiritual Danger of Doing Good, by Peter Greer with Anna Haggard, published by Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group, in 2014. Used by permission.