Bible AHAs - Bible Study

About Bible AHAs - Bible Study

Ever read a passage in the Bible and a verse just jumps out at you? You want to share your "aha moment" with everyone because you just realized something exciting. In this series I want to go through books of the Bible with you and share my ahas while encouraging you to go through it and find your own.

Publisher

Jennifer Cunninghan

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Aug 2024

Latest episode

3 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

78 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Nov 2026

   Acts 3 - Why We Need Repentance

   Why does repentance matter, and why do so many people run from it? In this Acts 3 Bible study, Jennifer Cunningham picks up where the last episode ended, with Peter's sermon after the healing at the Gate Beautiful. We read Acts 3:19–26 verse by verse. Peter's call is clear: "Repent, and return to God, so that your sins may be wiped away and times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord." Peter and John didn't put on a show. They spread the name of Jesus, not their own. From that starting point, we look at what real repentance means, why it brings relief and not shame, and why we should never get comfortable with sin. What you'll learn in this episode: Peter and John were servants, not performers. Healing and preaching are about spreading the gospel, not building a name or putting on a show. Why repentance is necessary. To know we need a Savior, we have to acknowledge that we are sinners. We look at the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6:9–13, and why asking for forgiveness is part of how Jesus taught us to pray. Blessed are those who mourn. The Amplified reading of Matthew 5:4 ties mourning over sin to being forgiven and refreshed by God's grace. A time of refreshing. Repentance is described as a cool wind on a hot day. Many of us would rather sit in the heat than ask God for relief. Conviction versus condemnation. Romans 8:1 shows that conviction leads to freedom, while condemnation does not. The thing people run from is the thing that sets them free. Warnings about teaching that skips repentance. We read 1 Timothy 4:1–2 Jesus as the prophet like Moses. Peter uses Moses, Abraham and the prophets (Acts 3:22–26) to show that the gospel was offered first to the Jews, and that Christ came to bless us by turning us from our sins. Matthew Henry's commentary on repentance, justification and why Christ came to bless and not to condemn. This episode is for anyone studying the book of Acts, wanting a better understanding of repentance, or looking for encouragement to stop running from conviction and trust God's grace.Scripture: Acts 3:19–26, Matthew 5:4, Matthew 6:9–13, Romans 8:1, 1 Timothy 4:1–2

2. 

   27 Oct 2026

   Acts 3 - Healing the Lame Beggar

   Join Jennifer Cunningham for a verse-by-verse Acts 3 Bible study on the healing of the lame man at the Gate Beautiful. Peter and John are heading to the temple for the 3 p.m. hour of prayer when a man who has been unable to walk since birth asks them for money. Their answer: "Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, begin now to walk." In this episode, we read Acts 3:1–26 and work through the historical and biblical background that makes the miracle stand out. You'll hear why a condition present since birth was considered harder to cure, and why this healing was instant, visible, and impossible to dispute. The man was over 40 years old, and the crowd had seen him begging for decades. Then, in front of them, he was walking, leaping, and praising God. We also look at what this passage teaches us today: God gives us what we need, not always what we ask for. The man asked for coins, but he was given something far better. Faith in action. Peter didn't only speak encouragement. He took the man by the hand and raised him up. The church needs both words and action. The power of the Holy Spirit. Peter and John didn't plan a crowd or a healing service. The Holy Spirit moved, the man was healed, and about 5,000 men came to faith (Acts 4:4). A true minister points to Jesus. Peter turns the crowd's attention from himself to Christ. We also look at Matthew Henry's commentary on humility and giving all the glory to Jesus. This episode is a good fit if you're studying the book of Acts, looking for a New Testament study on healing and the early church, or wanting to see how the Holy Spirit works through ordinary believers.Scripture: Acts 3:1–26 (with references to Acts 4:4 and 4:22)

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   6 Oct 2026

   Acts 2 - Four Practices For Church Growth

   The early church did not survive on Sunday services alone - it grew through teaching, table fellowship, prayer, worship, and bold outreach. Jennifer Cunningham unpacks Acts 2:42-47 and shows why the church’s original blueprint may be the answer to loneliness, weak discipleship, and shallow faith today. With practical insight and a challenge to get out of your comfort zone, Jennifer connects the devotion of the first believers to what many Christians are missing now: real community, mutual support, and a faith that shows up in everyday life. She makes a compelling case that the way we gather, learn, and care for one another still matters more than we think. You'll discover: Why table fellowship was a sign of intimacy, trust, and genuine spiritual formation How the early church’s shared meals and home gatherings shaped real discipleship Why generosity in Acts 2 was a visible sign of heart change, not obligation The four foundational practices that defined the birth of the church How Christian community can help fight isolation and false teaching Jennifer also explores how the post-COVID habit of doing life alone has intensified loneliness and sadness, and why believers still need in-person fellowship, encouragement, and accountability. She argues that if Christians returned to the basics in Acts 2, churches would become stronger, warmer, and far more effective at reaching people. Essential listening if you want a clearer picture of what the church was meant to be - and a practical reminder that faith was never designed to be lived alone.

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