Studying the book of acts in small group discussions lesson 35 in iconium acts 14. The book of acts provides a detailed, orderly, eyewitness account of the birth and growth of the early church and the spread of the gospel immediately after the resurrection of jesus christ. Ppt a study in the book of acts powerpoint presentation. A study in the book of acts 1 a study in the book of acts 2 church the great transformation gentile jewish 3 the dissension. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. Luke and acts are two volumes of one work and much of acts parallels the course of the gospel. This brought paul and barnabas into sharp dispute and debate with them. Acts 15 niv the council at jerusalem certain bible. Acts 9 tells the story of the dramatic conversion of the man formerly known as saul, the persecutor. Blue letter bible is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Jan 01, 20 this guide is designed to support a small group study of acts that will enrich the faith of devout followers and, at the same time, be very accessible to people new, or simply interested in, the faith. When surrendered to him, our studies become acts of worship that bind us. What conclusion do you reach about who wrote the book of acts.
James, john, peter, and paul are the only ones who appear in any prominence. Acts in the picture study bible the book of acts with. As you do make a list of major themes that are frequently mentioned in the book. Includes lessons about the kingdom of christ, church organization and worship, examples of conversion, the nature and purpose of miracles, and the work of the holy spirit. Perhaps this section of the book could have been enhanced by integrating pauls brief sermon in lystra acts 14. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Written in approximately ad 70, the book of acts most distinctively consists of speeches or sermons i. The new testament book of acts reminds us that ancient king david was a man after gods own heart cf. But stephen reminded the jews that god was bigger than any temple. The gospel draws people in, constitutes them as the church centered on the grace of jesus, and then sends them out in mission to the world. In fact, we find all these in the first fifteen chapters. If this were so, it would be fatal to the acts 28ers that teach the mystery was revealed only after acts 28. Unless you are circumcised, according to the custom taught by moses, you cannot be saved. The book of acts gives us a picture of evangelism, persecution.
Acts 15 niv bible certain people came down from judea. It has taken the reading of multiple commentaries and prayerful consideration to lead a discussion on the subject matter. I feel like each week we are just skimming the surface. Print all or just the range of pages you want to print 8 week study schedule church pages to print jan.
The beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church a chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 6 acts 1 50 days 1. Pauls spirit within him was provoked as he saw the city full of idols. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section.
This will help you place yourself in the shoes or sandals of the apostles and understand the kindness of god in the gospel being for all people. It was led by a silversmith idol makers whose business losses were extensive. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the word of god in order to refocus ones mind and heart upon christ and his gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to. Acts 15 new international version niv the council at jerusalem.
And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. It is a bridge between the gospels and the epistles. That it is a possibility means the acts 28 position is highly suspect to say the least. The new testament without the book of acts leaves a great yawning gap. The book of acts is the second of a twovolume work the first being the gospel according to luke traditionally attributed to luke, a physician and traveling companion of paul. This james was not the apostle james, whose martyrdom is recorded in acts 12. The events recorded in acts take place from approximately 30 ad pentecost to around 64 ad when paul was arrested and sent to rome. Peter was with jesus throughout his entire ministry and was a witness to the baptism, transfiguration, arrest, trial and crucifixion of jesus. Stephen said some words from the book by the prophet isaiah isaiah 66. What is more interesting in this chapter on the new testament is the comparison between idolatry in israels history acts 7 and pauls confrontation with idolatry on mars hill acts 17. Questions should be studied by each individual before your. The book of acts contains wonderful bible stories and there are some unique things to watch out for as you read. Acts of the apostles oxford biblical studies online. Jesus strategy for evangelism began with jersalem, spreading to judea, samaria, and.
His favorite device is persecution, because it is a direct attack upon god himself. One reason the book of acts is a precious resource is that it informs us about all the main devices satan uses to oppose the work of god. The acts of the apostles chapter 17 searching the scriptures memory verse. Questions should be studied by each individual before your discussion group meets. Even the notes have been watered down compared to the past. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. Lets take a deeper look at what idols are and what the bible says about them. This was the one traditionally known as james the just the halfbrother of jesus matthew. Bob is a pastorteacher and elder at community bible chapel in richardson, texas, and has contributed many of his bible study series for use by the foundation.
So paul and barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. Bible study tips for the book of acts unlocking the bible. The full name of it is, the acts of the apostles, but there are not many apostles mentioned in it. An overview of the book of acts the life of the early church is recorded and preserved for us in the book of acts and the epistles. Paul had the holy spirit inside him and had jesus speaking him. If the book of acts were gone, there would be nothing to replace it the last recorded fact about jesus in the gospel of matthew is the resurrection. Acts narrates the founding of the christian church and the spread of its message to the roman empire, providing theological insight and practical guidance for christian churches in the first generation. Oct 15, 2019 what is more interesting in this chapter on the new testament is the comparison between idolatry in israels history acts 7 and pauls confrontation with idolatry on mars hill acts 17. One thought on bsf study questions acts lesson 17, day 4.
The fifth book of the nt and from the same hand as the third gospel. Acts of the apostles, a small group bible study guide. Idols is a hot mess of a book, rife with baffling character interactions, even worse world building, and action that builds to an expected conclusion and then suddenly. Studying the book of acts in small group discussions lesson 45 in thessalonica acts 17. Philippians is counted among pauls epistles written while in prison since he mentions being in bonds phil 1. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Acts narrates the founding of the christian church and the spread of its message to the roman empire, providing theological insight and practical guidance for christian. A clear, detailed yet expertly written guide for groups studying acts. Now while paul was waiting for them at athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols.
Quiz 6 bible 104 with washington at liberty university studyblue. The temple in this book called acts was the third temple. Several questions can be answered from the first 2 verses. Designed for individuals and small groups alike, this 12week study through the book of acts explores the history of the early church after christs ascension. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the word of god in order to refocus ones mind and heart upon christ and his gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire bible in a year.
The book of acts is a small look into what was done in carrying out that command. Acts 17 i totally agree with the way bsfhas digressed into this topical study of the scriptures. Jul 10, 2014 by the end of the book we see paul living in rome proclaiming the kingdom of god and teaching about the lord jesus christ with all boldness and without hindrance acts 28. Notice davids teachable attitude in praying for understanding. Currently studying the book of the acts of the apostles. The second is to serve as preparation for urbana96. Thank goodness i have my old notes from the last study we did in acts. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th.
Acts 15 niv the council at jerusalem certain bible gateway. Its narrative supplies a bridge connecting the life and ministry of jesus to the life of the church and the witness of the earliest believers. I loved tima and dol theres an enormous twist at the end of this one that renders the rest of the book as well as its predecessor. Acts 15 niv bible certain people came down from judea to. Parsons writes his commentary acts grand rapids, mi. The book of acts session 11 by be transfigured ministries. Idolmakers start a riot now after these things were accomplished, paul. Can we imagine having jesus speaking to us, thank god for the holy spirit.
The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. Certain people came down from judea to antioch and were teaching the believers. Bible study on the book of acts be transfigured ministries. Acts 151,2 some men came down from judea to antioch and were teaching the brothers unless you are circumcised, according to the custom taught by moses, you cannot be saved. The life of the early church is recorded and preserved for us in the book of acts and the epistles. It opens with a greeting to theophilus, who was also the intended recipient of lukes gospel. But gods presence in the original moveable sanctuary, the tabernacle, did not keep the israelites from idolatry 7.
John mark acts 15 bible study questions handout acts 15. The importance of the book of acts the importance of this second of lukes twovolume work can. This is the third in a series of three smallgroup bible study discussion guides luke 19, luke 1024 and selected portions of acts which explore the meaning of witness. The esv study bible includes maps on many of the pages in the book of acts that help illustrate the various places mentioned in acts and routes taken by the apostles as they proclaim the gospel. The importance of the book of acts liberty university.
Acts of the apostles chapter fifteen objectives in studying this chapter 1 to see how the early church dealt with the issue of circumcision and the law of moses 2 to note that paul, peter, and james were in complete accord, and that judaizing teachers acted without any apostolic authority 3 to notice the rift between paul and barnabas, how. Makes up over onefourth of the entire new testament. Immediately drawn by the cover, but also the intrigue of how creativity and the christian faith can go hand in hand served as a reminder a book like images and idols is good not only for those in ministry or even studying to be in ministry, but for those who are new to the christian faith, or in this case, adolescents with gifts in the creative. The book of acts is the action book of the new testament, and it constitutes therefore one of the most exciting books of the bible. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 19 introduction without question, chapter 19 of acts has been the most difficult lesson to prepare for our discussion.
Here are a few of the reasons why actsand thus our study of this bookis so important. But he did not start off as a hero to the church of god, but rather a villain. Tonight we continue studying the development of christianity in jerusalem. A major figure in the book of acts and the new testament is the apostle paul. In acts, the gospel expands not through human strength, but through weakness, opposition, and persecution. This versebyverse bible study and commentary of the acts of the apostles the book of acts or simply acts is indepth but uses plain language that everyone can understand, as well as a format that will engage you. One is simply to strengthen believers as witnesses to the work and life of jesus, both in history and in their lives. You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. In acts, christ had just risen from the dead, ascended into heaven, and given the. Start the year by studying the end the book of revelation 8 week study begins wednesday, jan. The book of acts records the events that made the gospel burst out of its confines in judaism and the city of jerusalem to reach out to the limits of the thenknown world all in just one generations time. Start the year by studying the end the book of revelation. It is estimated that there were about 30,000 idols in the city, but only. The book of acts was written to an unidentified person whose name was theophilus.
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