In Acts 8 we find some things that surprised the apostles. Things were not going as planned and yet were advancing God’s kingdom in extraordinary ways.

Have you ever been sure you were walking in God’s will, only to hit a wall? Me too. And so were the apostles. Acts 8 shows us that even setbacks—like Stephen’s death or Saul’s persecution—can become setups for greater kingdom impact. God’s plan isn’t always predictable, but it’s always purposeful.