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Acts 10–15

July 12, 2027, to July 18, 2027

When Peter understood his vision (Acts 10) to mean that non-Jews could convert to Christianity without having to obey all the laws of Moses, he taught this new doctrine to the Church. The process of having everyone accept it took time and persuasion and some confusion still resulted.

Acts 10

Acts 8–12

New Testament Student Manual: Religion 211–212 (2018)

Details expansion of the church, Phillip’s teachings, Saul’s encounter with Jesus, and his subsequent instruction from Ananias.

How Did the Shepherds Find the Christ Child?

S. Kent Brown

BYU New Testament Commentary website (Dec. 2013)

Lacking Wisdom: Insights from the First Verses of James

John Gee

BYU New Testament Commentary Conference (2023)

Preach the Gospel to Every Creature

Bruce A. Van Orden

The Book of Mormon: Fourth Nephi, from Zion to Destruction (1995)

In the midst of his challenge to readers of the Book of Mormon to exercise faith and build trust in Jesus Christ, Moroni cited a statement the Lord made to his disciples when he visited them in the new world, telling all to go “into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.”

The Good Samaritan: Forgotten Symbols

John W. Welch

Ensign 37, no. 2 (Feb. 2007)

The parable of the Good Samaritan testifies of Christ. This article examines this parable and shows its teachings about the plan of salvation, the Savior’s atoning love, and our journey toward inheriting eternal life. This article (in two formats) gives a clear overview of the ancient meaning of the parable of the Good Samaritan.

Acts 11

Acts 8–12

New Testament Student Manual: Religion 211–212 (2018)

Details expansion of the church, Phillip’s teachings, Saul’s encounter with Jesus, and his subsequent instruction from Ananias.

Acts 12

Acts 8–12

New Testament Student Manual: Religion 211–212 (2018)

Details expansion of the church, Phillip’s teachings, Saul’s encounter with Jesus, and his subsequent instruction from Ananias.

Chart 13-10: The Jameses

John W. Welch, John F. Hall

Charting the New Testament (2002)

Provides information about the three Jameses mentioned in the New Testament: the son of Zebedee, the son of Alphaeus, and the brother of the Lord.

Easter or "Resurrection" Sunday

Eric D. Huntsman

Latter-day Saint Seasonal Materials (2024)

With the rays of the morning sun, the agony of Thursday, the pain and grief of Friday, and the separation of Saturday suddenly melted away in the joy of the first Easter.

Preparing for Easter

Eric D. Huntsman

Latter-day Saint Seasonal Materials

Dr. Huntsman’s blog collates readings from the four Gospels for each day from Palm Sunday to Easter morning, along with commentary and suggested hymns for individual, family, or class worship.

Acts 13

Chart 15-11: Paul, a Citizen of Three Worlds

John W. Welch, John F. Hall

Charting the New Testament (2002)

Summarizes Paul’s multicultural background as a Jew, Roman citizen, and Greek-trained individual.

Chart 15-3: Paul’s Missionary Experiences

John W. Welch, John F. Hall

Charting the New Testament (2002)

Acts provides an overview of Paul’s missionary journeys. This chart summarizes where Paul went and what happened in each place according to Acts.

Acts 14

Chart 15-3: Paul’s Missionary Experiences

John W. Welch, John F. Hall