The importance of the book of acts one can hardly overstate the importance. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the. Acts 1 jesus taken up into heaven 1 in my former book, theophilus, i wrote about all that jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the holy spirit to the apostles he had chosen. You will be my witnesses in jerusalem, and in all judea and samaria, and to the ends of the earth 1.
Many people call acts the acts of the apostles, but really, if you want to add to the name acts, perhaps, a better name would be the acts of the early church. Nov 01, 2017 highlights from chapter 1 of acts of the apostles. In my former book, theophilus, i wrote about all that jesus began to do and to teach until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the holy spirit to the apostles he had chosen. The book of acts was penned by luke, the physician. For more information on the use of this expression and the background of theophilus, see study note on lu 1. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. It covers primarily the activities of peter and paul, not those of all the apostles. The book is a continuation of the gospel written by luke. Workbook on the book of acts the church of christ in. 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. Acts chapter 1 questions for discussion the living. Whereas jesus is the chief character in the gospels, the holy spirit, working through the apostles, is the dominant character in the book of acts. You would pick up your bible and see the ministry of jesus ending in the gospel of john.
The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to. It contains many particulars concerning the apostles peter and paul, and of the christian church from the. Jan 26, 20 welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for this bible study. Acts chapter 1 questions for discussion the living word.
Imagine what it would be like if the book of acts were missing. Acts chapter 1 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. The book of acts course a, lesson 1 free bible study. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. The book of acts bible study guide chapter 1 of the bible study of the book of acts by patrick sipperly visit. Studies in acts chapters 1 3 by francis dixon study verses. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study.
In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they. Luke is the writer, as he states in his introduction v. This web page contains lesson plans for a multiweek study of your choice. Really, very little is written about the apostles in acts. There are many who feel that acts is one of the most important books in the bible. First, acts combined with the gospel of luke makes up over onefourth of the entire new testament. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 2 acts the beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church table of contents scripture passage page 1. Acts 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 1 in plain english. 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. The gospel will be preached in jerusalem and judea acts chapters 17, in samaria chapter 8, and eventually all the way to rome chapters 28. The book of acts bible study guide chapter 1 online.
The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of god. The book of acts bible study guide chapter 1 online bible study. Acts 1 niv bible in my former book, theophilus, i wrote. Study guide for acts 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. The book of acts, above all else, is a story about the churchand what a story it is. In those two years, luke had plenty of time to research and write his gospel and the book of acts. Luke gives us the key to the book of acts at the front door of this book, in acts 1. The overriding theme of the entire bible, jehovahs kingdom, dominates the book of acts.
Jesus commissions his disciples to receive the holy ghost, then to preach his gospel to the world. It thrills our heart to know that folks are learning, and so many are writing and calling and telling us that for the first they are beginning to see the difference between god dealing with israel and the church. Jesus was given the unlimited power of the holy spirit john 3. This is an interactive, versebyverse bible study and commentary of the acts of the apostles the book of acts or simply acts, which is the fifth book in the new testament of the bible. The waiting period introduction the gospel story has a sequel. It is more a story of the expansion of the church from jerusalem to rome. Write the five key words in acts on the board overhead or powerpoint.
Sir william ramsay, after making a critical study of lukes writings, declared that luke was the greatest historian, ancient or modern. One is simply to strengthen believers as witnesses to the work and life of jesus, both in history and in their lives. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. In many ways acts is the most exciting book in the new testament because it is full of movement and interest. This 12week practical study series from crossway orients the student to the near and far context, key questions, gospel glimpses, wholebible connections, and theological and practical implications for every section of the book of acts. As i approach the study of the first chapter of acts, one question. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. Acts the promise of the holy spirit 1 in the first book, o a theophilus, i have dealt with all that jesus began b to do and teach, 2 until the day when c he was taken up, after he d had given commands e through the holy spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. Acts 1 commentary william barclays daily study bible. David guzik commentary on acts 1 describes the ascension of jesus into heaven.
The acts of the apostles should therefore be studied mainly for this double purpose. Acts 1, new international version niv the bible app. Acts 01 bible bowl acts chapter 1 acts 02 bible bowl acts chapter 2 acts 03 bible bowl acts chapter 3 acts 04 bible bowl acts chapter 4 acts 05 bible bowl acts chapter 5 acts 06 bible bowl acts chapter 6 acts 07 bible bowl acts chapter 7 acts 08 bible bowl acts chapter 8 acts 09 bible bowl acts chapter 9 acts. Acts 1 commentary, this commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, takes one through the new testament verse by verse. These studies will be expository, devotional, practical and varied, and this is an introduction to the whole book. Book of acts bible study lessons course a free online bible study lessons about the history of the early church with examples of conversion. This is, in effect, an outline of the book of acts see plan and outline below.
At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one book. The book of acts, sometimes called the fifth gospel, is a continuation of the gospel of luke. Acts 2 new international version niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost. This study is indepth but uses easytounderstand english and a question and answer format that will engage you. It was practical to have a scroll about thirtyfive feet in length. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one book with two volumes. Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life ministries. It contains many particulars concerning the apostles peter and paul, and of the christian church from the ascension of our saviour to the arrival of st. In this lesson we have learned several important facts that prepare us for the great events of acts 2. The book of acts is unique because it is the only book of church history in the new testament. The book of acts bible study guide chapter 1 online bible. A timid peter is transformed into a bold evangelist whose first preach sees about three thousand souls added to the church acts 2.
Imagine what it would be like if the book of acts wasnt in the bible. Commentary for acts 1 this book unites the gospels to the epistles. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway. The birth of the church happens in acts 2 with the outpouring of the holy spirit. The book contains only a few of the acts of some of the apostles, primarily peter and paul. A full chapter by chapter study would take more than six months, so feel free to select from our available lessons below. Acts 2 niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost bible. Luke, who accompanied paul on his missionary journeys and recorded what paul recounted and taught.
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