Divine Providence, written by Puritan preacher Stephen Charnock, is an in-depth exploration of the mysterious ways in which God governs and sustains the universe. Originally written in the seventeenth century, Charnock’s work remains a timeless and influential exposition on the intricate relationship between human free will and divine providence.

In the middle of Acts 2, we find the first presentation of the Gospel message to come after the death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus. The Holy Spirit had just descended as Christ had promised, and the disciples were speaking in all kinds of languages. The Jewish pilgrims in Jerusalem for the Feast of Pentecost witnessed all this taking place and were curious about what was happening (vv. 2–13). After responding to the crowd and explaining what they had witnessed (vv. 14–21), Peter told them the essential facts about Jesus:

Dear Friend,
I am very excited about the children’s book on the life of missionary Helen Roseveare that we’re offering this month. It is supremely important that the memory of those who invested their lives for the sake of the Gospel are not forgotten.