I have decided to start reading the book of Acts and complete it soon. Since BJ is teaching on parts of Acts, I thought I ought to know more than just the parts she teaches to get a big picture.

Reading Acts, though it was just the first three chapters, is exciting! Seeing how those dramatic events unfold before you (in your mind.. image it!) and how my powerful God is behind all these wonderful miracles and changes, it just stirs my heart to want to live a courageous life for the sake of the Gospel. Pray for me as you read this entry that may God grant me more courage to make my stand in love and truth as I face daily situations. Pray along with me as well for my unsaved parents, extended family members and friends.

Back to reading Acts. It was after Jesus reinstated Peter (asking Peter three times if he had loved Jesus) after his triple denial of Jesus, did Peter spoke bravely to crowds and proclaim the word of God obediently to both Jews and Gentiles. Awesome!

Below is something from the student study bible that I have :

"You killed the author of life, but God raised him from the dead. We are witnesses of this." Acts 3:15
Seeing a ghost doesnt make a person stronger and more confident. The witness is usually reluctant to talk about the experience. Self-doubt attacks in waves :Was it real? Maybe I was hallucinating.. It was so dark and eerie.
When Jesus showed up after his death, his disciples went through a Did-we-see-a-ghost? phase, complete with terror, disbelief and wild rumours. But it didnt last long. In 40 days, Jesus made enough undeniable appearances to convince each of his disciples-even skeptical Thomas- that he had indeed overthrown death.
As Acts shows, the disciples began acting the opposite of people who think they've seen a ghost. Rather, they acted like people who had just witnessed the most astounding event in all history. They couldnt wait to tell the whole world about it!!

Think about it.. if Jesus died and not resurrected, he was a ghost or some spirit, would his disciples or christians around the world today have done what they did? "Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6