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b'Well, if you hadn\\u2019t quite it together just yet, the book of Acts gets it\\u2019s name because it is packed with action. The apostles continue to preach, the crowds continue to turn to Jesus, and the leaders of the Israelites (especially those of the Sadducees who deny the resurrection) continue to rage against Christ\\u2019s followers. The section ahead of covers to unique firsts in the life of the church, including the first installation of deacons and the testimony of Stephen, the church\\u2019s first recorded martyr. As we pick up our text where we last left off, we\\u2019ll see what happens when a couple conspires to lie to the congregation (and thereby lies to the Holy Spirit) for the sake of personal gain and notoriety.'