Study of acts discussion notes chapter 8 introduction our study of the book of acts has been informative and challenging. He departs from a careful analysis of apostles experiences in jerusalem. This quiz tests your knowledge of the book of acts, also known as the acts of the apostles. These bible book outlines are intended to assist you as you study gods wor d. Rather, the focus is clearly on some of the acts or deeds of mostly peter the key figure in. The beginning verses of acts make it clear that acts is a sequel of the story started in luke and written to the same man named theophilus, generally a title ascribed to highranking roman officials. These lessons were designed for older elementary children, but you could modify them for a broader range of kids. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven.
Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Acts of the apostles a study guide executable outlines. A journey through the book of acts overview lesson. The book of acts, which continues the narrative that luke began in his gospel, is especially important because it was the first written history of the christian church. This page will be updated as the posts are published. Book of acts bible study questions, class book, workbook. Use this quiz to find out what you remember about the acts of the apostles. The acts of the apostles often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth. The book of acts is the history of the beginning of christianity and its church. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. Jesus strategy for evangelism began with jersalem, spreading to judea, samaria, and. In fact, the work is given in detail of only two of the apostles, peter and paul.
Although many faithful servants were used to preach and teach the gospel of jesus christ. The early chapters, set in jerusalem, describe the day of pentecost the coming of the holy spirit and the growth of the church in jerusalem. Acts agrees with pauls letters on the major outline of pauls career. The book of acts furnishes a ladder on which to place the epistles. Also the great missionary commission, which appears in all four gospels, is confirmed in the book of acts. Preparation for the coming of the spirit, chapter 1 1. It has challenged our theology and the depth of our relationship with christ and the holy spirit. The book of acts gives the history of the christian church and the spread of the gospel of jesus christ, as well as the mounting opposition to it. While there are some areas of great detail of the acts of the apostles, many times you must use cross references to the gospels of matthew, mark. Here is a quiz on the book of acts from the new testament. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. This is a selftest on chapters 1 and 2 of the book of acts. Who took the office formerly held by judas at the end of the first chapter of acts.
Acts 19 a study guide by kevin scott executable outlines. The book of acts chapters 814 the book of acts is a true and compelling account of the first church. Luke wrote the book of acts acts of the apostles to record how believers were empowered by the holy spirit, worked to spread the gospel of christ, and are a model for the future church. Here is a bible study with commentary and a summary of acts chapter three. Why were the grecians murmuring against the hebrews. To make the picture abundantly clear, god has given us a hand picked record of the activities of the early church. In the days following gamaliels advice, the number of the disciples was multipliedbut there arose a murmuring of who against who. For class instruction, i urge teachers to assign the questions as homework so students come to. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 5 first ten years.
Acts of the apostles executable outline study resources. Bible study questions on the book of acts introduction. So they said, believe on the lord jesus christ, and you will be saved. Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials available for. Acts of the apostles, a study guide from the executable outlines series by mark a.
Press the show answer button the answer will appear in its place. These questions will focus on the events chronicled in this part of the bible. The acts of apostles gives us a unique insight into how the church began. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section.
Covering acts of the apostles chapters 1528 using the new king james version hosted by. Bible quizzes the bible is at the end of each quiz in case you wish to read it first. Acts of the apostles chapter nine objectives in studying this chapter 1 to study the conversion of saul, comparing lukes account in this chapter with sauls own words recorded later on in chapters 22 and 26 2 to note two miracles by peter, and the affect they had on many people who heard about them summary not content with persecuting. Chapter 1 gives the postresurrection ministry and ascension of jesus, and the 10day intervalbefore the coming of the holy spirit at pentecost. The book of acts is the only historical record of the birth and early days following christs establishing his church.
From chapter to the end of the book, we have a somewhat detailed account. The book is called acts or the acts of the apostles because it contains an account of some of the apostles. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and. Acts is an utterly incarnational book that focuses on flesh and blood her. Our story starts off where the gospel of luke left offjesus is back now that hes resurrected, jesus decides to hang out and chat with his disciples whom luke calls apostles for forty days. Chapters 8 14 carries us into the story of sauls conversion and ministry, along with peters continuing story as an apostle. It might appropriately be called some of the acts of some of the apostles since it does not try to describe all of the acts of all the apostles.
Choose from 500 different sets of bible quiz chapter 1 acts flashcards on quizlet. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. The book of acts is the first history of the christian church. T he book of acts in the bible, written around 6263 a. A chapter bychapter bible study of the book of acts 2 acts the beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church table of contents scripture passage page 1. It is as if the four gospels had been poured into a funnel, and they all come down into this jug of the first chapter of the book of acts. The study questions for acts are downloadable or can be ordered by mail, phone, e mail, or fax when. In this book we see the first mention of the dispensation of the holy spirit and jesus command to take his gospel to all the world. Without this historical record, little would be known about the expansion of the church. What did the twelve tell the multitude of the disciples when they called them unto them. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. We hope that you will come to know and love him deeply. This page is the index to our series of lesson plans that follow the book of acts.
As you read the pages of scripture, ask yourself, what does this passage tell me about god. The book of acts 15 28 will be a lot of fun to study. It is more a story of the expansion of the church from jerusalem to rome. I hope you, your students and all parents will grow spiritually during these studies in. The lord jesus christ at work by the holy spirit through the apostles in jerusalem, chapters 17 a. My abbreviation bcv means book, chapter, and verse. 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. Commonly called the acts of the apostles, it is simply titled acts in some of the oldest manuscripts. The book begins with the ascension of jesus and goes on through pauls jail time in rome, which opens his ministry to the church at rome. Who asked the council if the accusations against stephen was so. Take short notes or write down words and items you do not.
Book of acts chapter 1 quiz posted by the preacher on tuesday, january 19, 2010 labels. Luke was from antioch but traveled with paul all over southern europe and the middle east. The title acts of the apostles is a bit misleading. The study questions for acts are downloadable or can be ordered by mail, phone, email, or fax when. One similarity between jesus in the gospel of luke and the apostles in acts is.
Bible study quiz questions set 2 acts facts book of acts. The main issues revolve around whether he is a man perhaps a greek official for whom luke acts is an apologetic for the gospel or a kind of generic everyman since the name means lover of god. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 9 introduction in chapter 9 of acts, luke begins to give a broader view of what is taking place in the new testament church. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. 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. List some of the things the prophecy said would happen. It traces christianity from its beginnings in jerusalem, following jesus resurrection, to the arrest of the apostle paul in rome, the heart of the empire.
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