Inasmuch as acts is primarily the record of the performance of the early church, no homiletical treatment of the book would be complete without some reference to the several churches whose faults and foibles, strengths and weaknesses, triumphs and tragedies are reported by luke. Commentary on the book of acts bible study notes and comments. We cannot properly interpret the book of acts by merely teaching the experiences the apostles had. Acts is a tough book to teach, but vital to the church in every generation, and david cooks writings on this book are outstanding. Sometimes referred to as the book of acts lukes second writing opens with. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt.
Jan 02, 2011 the book of acts sunday school lesson series january 2, 2011 by kelly henderson take your students on a journey through the book of acts where they will learn lessons from the early church after jesus ascended to heaven and believers received the gift of the holy spirit. The forward progress of the church is the second turning point study on the book of acts. Luke wrote his gospel and also the book of acts compare luke 1. Within its pages are found the establishment of the church, the conversion of one of christianitys most ruthless converts, the conversion of the first gentile to the gospel and pauls sermon to the grecians from mars hill. These studies will be expository, devotional, practical and varied, and this is an introduction to the whole book. Pauls activities and teachings recorded in the book of acts. This is the story of christianitys beginnings and how evangelism played.
The book of acts is an important book for understanding the actions of the apostles, mostly paul and peter, after jesuss ascension into heaven. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. The acts of the apostles church leadership resources. Unlocking the book of acts for the bible teacher by. Teaching series from acts xenos christian fellowship. Teaching acts is a welcome addition to the teaching the bible series. Activities for kids from the early church in the book of acts. It is a classic example of preaching as defined in the earlier post. Activities for the book of acts three sets of activities based on the book of acts, created by the department of christian education of the orthodox church in america to the teacher. Take your students on a journey through the book of acts where they will. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. While very useful for preachers, the book is also aimed at enabling youth workers and small group study leaders have the confidence they need to teach biblical principles and doctrine. The title of the book of acts comes from the greek word praxis, a word often used in early christian literature to describe the great deeds of the apostles or other significant believers. Whether you are a preacher, a small group leader or youth worker, these books will give you the necessary tools for teaching.
This title accurately reflects the contents of the book, which is a series of vignettes chronicling the lives of key apostles especially peter and paul in. Of all the books of the bible, this is perhaps the most evocative of an adventure tale. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. The life of the early church is recorded and preserved for us in the book of acts and the epistles. Book of acts overview insight for living ministries. Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life ministries.
The beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church a chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 6 acts 1 50 days 1. Bible study tips for the book of acts unlocking the bible. Mar 23, 2018 here are 5 teaching points to keep in mind as you read this text. Mar 23, 2015 this video explains the transitional book that is the book of acts, and how it starts with jews to jews, and slowly changes to gentiles, as the jewish nation as a whole rejects jesus christ, and. Beginning in acts 3, the book establishes types and shadows that help us to understand the second coming of christ and the greater works that we will do john 14. It is an important book in understanding how we can be directed by the holy spirit and the role of jesus lessons in our lives. These products were designed by annette sutherland, owner of trinity teachings, books and. The book of acts niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 44 duration. So, the student must compare all spiritual teaching to the truth of gods word acts 17. Mar 04, 20 the book of acts is unlike any other biblical book. These products were designed by annette sutherland, owner of trinity teachings, books and bubbles family care and teach at daycare handcr. David has recently retired from his role as principal and. The key to really understanding this book is the realization that acts is not a record of the apostles, as the title would lead us to believe, but it is actually acts of the lord jesus christ. The book of acts sermon series hope bible church oakville.
Sep 26, 2011 the regular times of teaching were often done in the homes of followers of jesus, and were usually accompanied by a meal and prayer acts 2. And it proposes to show the continuation of all that jesus began both to do and teach. The book of acts was penned by the apostle paul and teaches many concepts. This is the story of christianitys beginnings and how evangelism played a role in the spread of faith around the world. 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. In many ways acts is the most exciting book in the new testament because it is full of movement and interest. The book of acts comes at a special time in the bible story and there. The book focuses primarily on the acts of two apostles, peter and paul. A better title for this book is the acts of the holy spirit and because of this the book of acts is an unfinished book. Although many would suggest other titles, this one has merit because. As they were empowered by the holy spirit they shared the good news with many people and as a result many were saved from their sins. The book of acts the book of acts recalls the sending of the third person of the trinity the holy spirit given, granted to every born again believer in order to glorify christ. It contains the acts jesus carried out after his ascension, through the holy spirit, in establishing the church.
It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section. David jeremiahs teaching on chapters five through nine separates the transitional from the permanent and highlights every theological and practical principle upon which the church was established. Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life. Several questions can be answered from the first 2 verses. Activities for the book of acts orthodox church in america. Verse by verse teaching through the book of acts acts 1. Acts is a tough book to teach, but vital to the church in every generation.
Books in this series are aimed at developing confidence in handling gods word in a variety of contexts. So, if we hope to grasp the significance of the book of acts, we must pay careful attention to these repeated themes. The apostles taught out of their experiences, and we ought to do the same thing. In the first book, o theophilus, i have dealt with all that jesus began to do and teach. In a similar way, when we read the book of acts, it quickly becomes evident that luke addressed some themes many times. In acts chapter 1 verses 3 through 11, luke recorded that jesus spent forty days between his resurrection and ascension, teaching his apostles. These repeated motifs run throughout his book and are important keys to understanding lukes teaching. Acts has been called a transitional book because it serves as a bridge between the gospels and the epistles. The book of acts sunday school lesson series take your students on a journey through the book of acts where they will learn lessons from the early church after jesus ascended to heaven and believers received the gift of the holy spirit.
Sproul was the founding pastor of saint andrews chapel in sanford, fla. It is the story of how god uses weak human vessels to implement his eternal purposes. Lesson 1 investigates the author, historical setting, and the theological background of the book of acts. Mar 18, 2010 in the book of acts we will see many people believe in the lord jesus and be saved.
Acts 2 new international version niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost. Unlocking the book of acts for the bible teacher 9781845502553 by david cook. Round two of lukes masterwork wends its way from jerusalem see especially lukek 24. The study of the book of acts gods kingdom ministries. Book of acts bible study for childrens sunday school. Acts 2 niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost bible gateway. This book is titled the acts of the apostles, or more literally acts of apostles. Students will learn how they too can live a powerful life serving jesus as the holy spirit empowers them. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. It shows us what can be accomplished as we stand in christ. And it proposes to show the continuation of all that jesus began both to do and teach 1.
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