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Moses as a third-culture kid—Exodus 2:7-10
Did Moses know that he was a Hebrew? Contrary to some of the movies we see (including my…
Acts introduction 6: evangelism, introduction to Acts
This is the sixth free 1-hour video on the Acts of the Apostles.
Heritage and mission, Word and Spirit
Luke’s Gospel begins and ends in Jerusalem. His sequel, the Book of Acts, begins in Jerusalem but ends…
Ancient apologetics
3 minutes: ancient apologetics. How Paul was able to use Jewish apologetic arguments when engaging with ancient intellectuals.…
Is it all right to call God Allah?
Some people today debate whether it is all right for Christians to call God “Allah.” Those within cultures…
All about the African empire that the official in Acts 8:27 was from
Official from the African kingdom of Meroë–Acts 8:27. 6.5-minute lecture from Acts scholar Craig Keener. (Part of a…
Miracles and evangelism in Acts (power evangelism)
The role of miracles in evangelism in the Book of Acts. 11 minutes by Acts scholar Craig Keener.…
The Great Commission
A 27-minute survey of Matthew’s Gospel: This survey is excerpted from the introduction to Matthew’s Gospel; the entire…
Exorcism stories
Although scholars from various disciplines and worldviews explain the experiences differently, there are many firsthand accounts of exorcism…
How to relate to people when you share the gospel with them–examples in Acts
Evangelism: contextualizing the message. 1 minute. (This is a sample piece of a larger lecture on evangelism in…
Elijah and Jesus’s Ascension–Acts 1:8-11. 1.5-minute video
1.5 minutes: Jesus gives the Spirit at his ascension like Elisha received spirit of Elijah. Acts 1:8-11. 1.5…
Finding relevant opportunities for witness–examples in Acts.
Finding relevant forums for witness in Acts. 2.2 minutes. (Part of a larger lecture on evangelism in Acts…
What did Acts 1:8 mean by “the ends of the earth”?
What did Acts 1:8 mean by “the ends of the earth”? 3-minute lecture clip by Acts scholar Craig…
Bible background matters
2-minute video on why background matters (this isn’t to give details on background–for that see other posts).