A beautiful representation of The Book of Acts—an active, moving historical account of the beginnings of the early church and how its message was received by the world.Acts is the bridge between past and future—between the historical accounts of the Gospels and what is to happen next for the followers of Jesus. It is a good and necessary book for our modern lives. Communities and societies today are continually divided and scattered. Hope, joy, and delight are needed, both in word and action. This text is a prompting, through the guidance of the Spirit and trust in God, to see how everyone is beautifully worthy of receiving the good news of Jesus.Alabaster’s approach reimagines the entire experience of the book. Incorporating images that illuminate the themes and messages of the text, this book will help the reader engage scripture in a fresh way. The Book of Acts in the New Living Translation (NLT) is great for Bible studies, church groups, or individual devotional t