Acts 22 records Paul's speech to a Jerusalem crowd, where he defends himself by recounting his Jewish upbringing, his persecution of the church, his dramatic conversion on the Damascus road, and his commission to the Gentiles. The crowd erupts when he mentions the Gentiles, and Paul is saved from scourging by revealing his Roman citizenship.

Acts 21 recounts Paul's journey to Jerusalem, where he is warned by disciples and a prophet about impending suffering. Despite pleas to turn back, he proceeds, is warmly received by the church, participates in a purification ritual, and is then seized by a mob in the temple and rescued by Roman soldiers.

Acts 19 follows Paul in Ephesus, where he encounters disciples of John, teaches boldly, and sees the Holy Spirit come on twelve men. It also recounts the burning of magic books and a riot stirred by silversmiths whose trade in Artemis shrines was threatened.

Acts 18 follows Paul to Corinth, where he works as a tentmaker, reasons in the synagogue, and receives a vision from the Lord promising protection and many people in the city. The chapter also introduces Apollos, an eloquent Alexandrian who teaches accurately about Jesus but knows only John's baptism, and is corrected by Priscilla and Aquila.

Acts 17 follows Paul from Thessalonica to Beroea and then to Athens, where he reasons with Jews, Greeks, and philosophers. He proclaims the risen Christ, and in Athens he uses an altar to an unknown God to announce the Creator who commands repentance.

Acts 16 follows Paul and his companions as they strengthen churches, are redirected by the Holy Spirit to Macedonia, and see conversions in Philippi. It records the baptism of Lydia, the exorcism of a slave girl, and the imprisonment and release of Paul and Silas after an earthquake.

Acts 15 describes a dispute in Antioch over whether Gentile believers must be circumcised and keep the law of Moses. The apostles and elders meet in Jerusalem, hear testimonies, and decide that salvation is through grace, sending a letter to Gentile believers.

Acts 14 follows Paul and Barnabas as they preach in Iconium, flee to Lystra and Derbe, heal a crippled man, and are mistaken for gods. After Paul is stoned and left for dead, he rises and they return to strengthen the disciples and appoint elders.

Acts 13 records the Holy Spirit setting apart Barnabas and Saul for missionary work, their journey to Cyprus and Pisidia, and Paul's sermon in the synagogue at Antioch. It ends with the gospel being rejected by many Jews but received gladly by Gentiles, while the disciples remain filled with joy and the Holy Spirit.

Acts 12 recounts Herod's persecution of the church, including the death of James and the imprisonment of Peter, who is miraculously freed by an angel. It also describes Herod's prideful speech and sudden death, concluding with the growth of God's word.

Acts 11 records Peter defending his fellowship with Gentiles, the Jerusalem church accepting God's gift to them, and the gospel spreading to Antioch where disciples are first called Christians. It also shows the church sending relief to Judea during a famine.

Acts 10 recounts how God prepared both a Gentile centurion named Cornelius and the apostle Peter for a pivotal meeting. Through a vision and the Spirit's direction, Peter learns that God shows no favoritism, and the Holy Spirit falls on Gentiles, confirming their acceptance.

Acts 9 recounts Saul's dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus, his baptism by Ananias, and his subsequent preaching. It also describes Peter healing Aeneas and raising Dorcas from the dead, leading many to believe in the Lord.

Acts 8 recounts the persecution that scattered the Jerusalem assembly, Philip's preaching in Samaria and to an Ethiopian official, and the apostles' response to Samaria's reception of the word. It highlights the spread of the gospel beyond Jerusalem and the importance of a right heart before God.

Acts 7 records Stephen's defense before the high priest and council, where he retells Israel's history from Abraham to Solomon to show their pattern of resisting God. The chapter ends with Stephen's vision of Jesus and his stoning, as Saul looks on approvingly.

Acts 6 records the apostles addressing a complaint about neglected widows by appointing seven men full of the Spirit and wisdom to serve tables, while they devoted themselves to prayer and the word. It then focuses on Stephen, who performed great wonders, debated with various synagogues, and was seized and brought before the council on false charges, where his face appeared like an angel.

Acts 5 records the deception and death of Ananias and Sapphira, the apostles' miraculous healings and imprisonment, and their bold defense before the council. It shows the church growing amid internal judgment and external opposition.

Acts 4 shows Peter and John arrested and questioned by the religious council for healing a crippled man and preaching Jesus. Filled with the Holy Spirit, they boldly declare salvation in no other name, then join the church in prayer for continued boldness, resulting in unity and generous sharing.

Acts 3 tells how Peter and John heal a man lame from birth at the temple gate, and Peter then preaches to the astonished crowd about Jesus, calling them to repent. The chapter links the healing to faith in Jesus' name and to God's ancient promises to Israel.

John 21 shows the risen Jesus revealing himself to seven disciples by the Sea of Tiberias, providing a miraculous catch of fish and breakfast. He then restores Peter with three questions of love and foretells his death, while correcting a rumor about the beloved disciple.