Acts

The Essential 100® Bible Challenge is a simple tool to read through the Big Story of God's Word. The reading plan is based on 50 Old Testament and 50 New Testament passages. Continue with the fourteenth part "The Cross of Christ." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.



The Essential 100® Bible Challenge–14–The Cross Of Christ.

Without God, we’re lost in the dark. God wants to show us who he is, but it’s not always easy to see. This 5-day plan continues a journey through the book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.

Acts 8:26-40 | Helping People See

Peter continues Jesus’s ministry, bringing healing as Jesus had. The result? The gospel spreads through Samaria and beyond. Jesus promised his disciples would do even greater things than he had done. This 5-day plan continues a journey through the book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play. It’s a story about what God can do through you. 

Acts 9:32-43 | You Will Do Greater Things Than These

Acts 18 is about early disciples willing to do whatever it takes for the sake of Jesus and his gospel. This 5-day plan continues a journey through the book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.

Acts 18:1-23 | Whatever It Takes

Sometimes it seems like God is failing. The same was true for those first disciples too. This 5-day plan will take you through a time when it looked like God’s kingdom promises just weren’t coming true, through the lens of Acts 12. It continues our journey through the book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.

Acts 12:1-25 | Sometimes It Looks Like God Is Failing

Some think following Jesus is about self-improvement—but what if it’s a total transformation? In this 4-day plan, explore how Jesus interrupted Paul’s life, redefined his identity, and gave him a new purpose. Through Scripture, discover how Jesus doesn’t just fix your past—He transforms your life from the inside out. If you’ve felt stuck in your past or unsure of who you are, this plan is for you.

Totally Transformed

Life is filled with bad opportunities. But God uses them. We see it happen through persecution in Acts, with Acts 8 as a case study. This 5-day plan continues a journey through the book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.

Acts 8:4-25 | God Uses Bad Opportunities

Want to gain confidence in what God is doing in our world? Over seven days, this plan shows how we can be totally confident in Jesus’ unstoppable kingdom from the Book of Acts. Betrayal, persecution, racial tensions, plots to kill and a storm to end all storms—nothing stops God’s plans. 

Confidence in Jesus’ Unstoppable Kingdom: 7 Days in Acts

Join the Greater Reading Bible challenge by reading one chapter per day through the books of Acts, Romans, and John. Every week, go deeper in God's Word by using the Discovery Bible Study method (DBS). This is intended to deepen your understanding of God's word and teach you how to study scripture intentionally. 