Chris Juby

Every chapter of the Bible in 140 characters or less.

I summarised the Bible on Twitter between Aug 2010 and Nov 2013 - one tweet per chapter, one chapter per day.

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Acts

Acts1: Jesus said, "You will receive the Spirit and be my witnesses." He was taken up in a cloud. The believers cast lots to replace Judas.

tweet 22 May 2013. Acts 1. Read this chapter in full. # 7 comments

Acts2: At Pentecost they were filled with the Spirit. Peter told the crowd, "You crucified Jesus but God has made him Lord." 3,000 believed.

tweet 23 May 2013. Acts 2. Read this chapter in full. # 1 comment

Acts3: Peter and John healed a lame man at the temple. Peter told the people, "Faith in Jesus has healed this man. Repent of your sins."

tweet 24 May 2013. Acts 3. Read this chapter in full. # 3 comments

Acts4: They were taken before the rulers. Peter and John said, "We cannot stop speaking about Jesus." The believers prayed for boldness.

tweet 25 May 2013. Acts 4. Read this chapter in full. # 1 comment

Acts5: Ananias and Sapphira told a lie and fell dead. An angel released the apostles from prison. Gamaliel advised, "Leave these men alone."

tweet 26 May 2013. Acts 5. Read this chapter in full. # 1 comment

Acts6: The disciples chose seven men to distribute food. Some from the synagogue disputed with Stephen. They took him before the council.

tweet 27 May 2013. Acts 6. Read this chapter in full. # 4 comments

Acts7: Stephen said, "Brothers, God called Abraham and appeared to Moses. You killed the Righteous One." They were enraged and stoned him.

tweet 28 May 2013. Acts 7. Read this chapter in full. # 2 comments

Acts8: Philip proclaimed Christ in Samaria. A magician offered money for the gift of the Spirit. Philip baptised an Ethiopian official.

tweet 29 May 2013. Acts 8. Read this chapter in full. # 13 comments

Acts9: Saul went to arrest the believers. Jesus said, "Why do you persecute me?" Saul was baptised and began preaching. Peter raised Dorcas.

tweet 30 May 2013. Acts 9. Read this chapter in full. # 5 comments

Acts10: Cornelius sent for Peter. The Lord said to Peter, "Do not call them unclean." Peter preached to the Gentiles and the Spirit fell.

tweet 31 May 2013. Acts 10. Read this chapter in full. # 4 comments

Acts11: Some in Jerusalem criticised Peter. He said, "The Spirit told me to go." Many in Antioch believed. Barnabas and Saul taught there.

tweet 1 Jun 2013. Acts 11. Read this chapter in full. # 4 comments

Acts12: Herod killed James and arrested Peter. The church prayed earnestly. An angel led Peter out of prison. An angel struck Herod down.

tweet 2 Jun 2013. Acts 12. Read this chapter in full. # 1 comment

Acts13: Paul and Barnabas proclaimed the word. Paul said, "God has sent a Saviour, Jesus, as he promised." The Jews stirred up persecution.

tweet 3 Jun 2013. Acts 13. Read this chapter in full. # 1 comment

Acts14: Many believed at Iconium. The crowd at Lystra wanted to worship Paul, then they stoned him. Paul and Barnabas returned to Antioch.

tweet 4 Jun 2013. Acts 14. Read this chapter in full. # 3 comments

Acts15: Some men taught circumcision for the Gentiles. Peter said, "God gave the Spirit with no distinction." Paul and Barnabas separated.

tweet 5 Jun 2013. Acts 15. Read this chapter in full. # 3 comments

Acts16: Paul took Timothy with him. We baptised Lydia in Philippi. Paul was imprisoned and there was an earthquake. The jailer was baptised.

tweet 6 Jun 2013. Acts 16. Read this chapter in full. # 1 comment

Acts17: They taught in Thessalonica and Berea. In Athens Paul said, "I proclaim the God who gives life to all. He will judge the world."

tweet 7 Jun 2013. Acts 17. Read this chapter in full. # 4 comments

Acts18: Paul taught in Corinth for a year and a half. He went to Ephesus with Priscilla and Aquila. Priscilla and Aquila taught Apollos.

tweet 8 Jun 2013. Acts 18. Read this chapter in full. # 4 comments

Acts19: Paul laid his hands on the disciples at Ephesus to receive the Holy Spirit. Demetrius, a silversmith, started a riot in the city.

tweet 9 Jun 2013. Acts 19. Read this chapter in full. # 1 comment

Acts20: We sailed to Troas. Paul raised Eutychus after he fell from the window. Paul encouraged the Ephesian elders to care for the flock.

tweet 10 Jun 2013. Acts 20. Read this chapter in full. # 2 comments

Acts21: Paul was warned not to go to Jerusalem. He said, "I am ready to die." We went there and saw James. Paul was arrested in the temple.

tweet 11 Jun 2013. Acts 21. Read this chapter in full. # 1 comment

Acts22: Paul said, "Jesus appeared to me and sent me to the Gentiles." The crowd threw dust. Paul told the tribune, "I am a Roman citizen."

tweet 12 Jun 2013. Acts 22. Read this chapter in full. # 1 comment

Acts23: Paul caused a dissension between the Pharisees and Sadducees. The Jews plotted to kill him. The tribune sent him to governor Felix.

tweet 13 Jun 2013. Acts 23. Read this chapter in full. # 5 comments

Acts24: Tertullus accused Paul before Felix. Paul said, "I simply went to worship in the temple." Felix kept Paul in prison for two years.

tweet 14 Jun 2013. Acts 24. Read this chapter in full. # 1 comment

Acts25: Festus arrived and summoned Paul. Paul said, "I appeal to Caesar." Festus brought Paul before King Agrippa to decide the charges.

tweet 15 Jun 2013. Acts 25. Read this chapter in full. # 3 comments

Acts26: Paul said, "I opposed the name of Jesus. He appeared to me and made me a witness." Agrippa said, "This man could have been freed."

tweet 16 Jun 2013. Acts 26. Read this chapter in full. # 1 comment

Acts27: We set sail for Rome. A storm struck and all hope was lost. Paul said, "Take heart, we must run aground." Everyone reached land.

tweet 17 Jun 2013. Acts 27. Read this chapter in full. # 1 comment

Acts28: On Malta Paul healed all who had diseases. We came to Rome. Paul lived under house arrest. He proclaimed the kingdom of God to all.

tweet 18 Jun 2013. Acts 28. Read this chapter in full. # 4 comments

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