
Jesus in the Old Testament
Read: Acts 8:26-40 Beginning with this Scripture he told him the good news about Jesus. (v. 35) The traveler from Ethiopia is a somewhat mysterious figure. Drawn to worship at
What do you do when you feel like your faith doesn’t quite stretch far enough—when you’re unsure how to speak boldly, love deeply, or witness effectively?
You’re not alone. The earliest followers of Jesus had these same questions. They, too, lived in uncertain times. They struggled to understand God’s call, to love those unlike themselves, to speak truth in the face of fear. Yet, through the book of Acts, we witness how God’s Spirit moved in surprising, radical, and beautiful ways—through ordinary people empowered by an extraordinary gospel.
The Limitless Gospel devotional series, written by Tim Brown, invites you on a journey through Acts, where the gospel breaks through every boundary—geographical, social, cultural, and spiritual. Each daily reflection highlights how God’s love knows no borders, and how you, too, are called into this unfolding story.
Along the way, you’ll meet believers who prayed with boldness, embraced honesty before God, encouraged one another in hardship, and even stood firm in the face of persecution. You’ll be challenged to see yourself in these ancient stories and to live with a renewed sense of courage, compassion, and conviction.
Whether you are seeking to rekindle your love for God, wondering how to share your faith, or simply needing encouragement for the road ahead—this devotional is for you.
Come and be refreshed. Be reminded. Be renewed. The gospel is limitless, and your place in its story is real and vital. Join us on this journey through Acts—you’ll be glad you did.

Read: Acts 8:26-40 Beginning with this Scripture he told him the good news about Jesus. (v. 35) The traveler from Ethiopia is a somewhat mysterious figure. Drawn to worship at

Read: Acts 9:1-19 Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus who appeared to you on the road by which you came has sent me so that you may regain your sight and

Read: Acts 10:1-48 Truly I understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. (vv. 34-35)

Read: Acts 11:19-26 [Barnabas] was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. (v. 24) Apart from Jesus, who in the Bible would you most like to

Read: Acts 11:19-29 In Antioch the disciples were first called Christians. (v. 26) It’s astounding to me that there was an actual moment in time with precise geographical coordinates when

Read: Acts 12:1-11 He said to him, “Wrap your cloak around you and follow me.” And he went out and followed him. (vv. 8-9) This isn’t the first time that

Read: Acts 13:26-43 Let it be known to you therefore, brothers, that through this man forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. (v. 38) My wife, Nancy, and I have

Read: Acts 14:21-28 They remained no little time with the disciples. (v. 28) In her poem “Alone,” Maya Angelou uses this haunting refrain: “Alone, all alone / Nobody, but nobody

Read: Acts 15:36-40 The disagreement became so sharp that they parted company. (v. 39 NRSV) One of the saddest stories in the history of the church is our tendency to
Dr. Timothy Brown is the Henry Bast Professor of Preaching and President Emeritus at Western Theological Seminary where he served from 1995-2021. Tim continues to actively coach and encourage former students and pastors who seek help in their preaching life and he has become a certified public school substitute teacher so that he can continue investing in the lives of young people. He is married to Nancy and together they have three children and ten grandchildren.