Suffering with Christ

One thing that is made very clear in the book of Acts: when you follow after Jesus, suffering is unavoidable. Jesus invites us to join him in his mission, but in doing so, we also join him in his suffering. 

This reality is on full display in Acts 7, as Stephen becomes the first Christian martyr. In his final moments, Stephen reflects the story and the heart of Jesus to the world and to his murderers. Instead of destroying the Church, Stephen's suffering becomes the catalyst for its rapid spread across the world.

What is Commonwealth Knoxville?

Commonwealth is a collective of missionaries, house churches, and ministries that gather in various expressions of Jesus-centered community throughout Knoxville, TN. Together we inspire and equip disciples to cultivate Jesus-centered communities in their everyday lives. This podcast is a collection of trainings, teachings, stories, and reflections from our community.