Welcome to this bible study series on exploring the bible, which provides an overview of the major sections of the bible. These are perfect for having your students focus on a weekly bible verse. In the first verse of the book of acts the author mentions the fact that he has already written an earlier report concerning all things which jesus began both to do and to teach, until that day in which he was taken up. The importance of the book of acts the importance of this second of lukes twovolume work can. You will love these bible verse reflection teachgo pennants. And it proposes to show the continuation of all that jesus began both to do and teach 1. A full chapter by chapter study would take more than six months, so feel free to select from our available lessons below. There are 50 bible verses plus a blank pennant to use for any bible verse.
Each of the studies presents classic, transferable campus crusade teaching through a distinctively redemptive lens. In many ways acts is the most exciting book in the new testament because it is full of movement and interest. I commend it to all bible readers, but especially those whose task it is to teach the inspired word of god. 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. It is simply another form of teaching, like public preaching, bible class teaching, etc. A good study bible we recommend the following features. This indicates that luke accompanied paul for portions of some of his many journeys. The book of acts, above all else, is a story about the churchand what a story it is. Something for everyone men, women, couples, teens, young adults, and singles. The book of acts is a transition book, as it is the bridge between the four gospels, and pauls epistles. 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. Besides linking the gospel narratives on the one hand and the apostolic letters on the other, it supplies an account of the life of paul from which we can learn the setting for his letters.
At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at jerusalem. One of the more interesting, and difficult, books of the bible to understand is the book of acts. This commentary on acts is a part of the interpretation series for teaching and preaching. Some have entertained the possibility that theophilus was a roman official in charge of administering pauls case before caesar, and that the gospel and acts were written to help him understand the facts of jesus christ. 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. The bible book of acts comes at a special time in the gospel story of jesus christ. It is a bridge between the gospels and the epistles. I found since i use the internet i can have the scriptural text and the commentary close by. The section of acts that starts here and continues to ac 28. These studies will be expository, devotional, practical and varied, and this is an introduction to the whole book 1 title. Advanced bible study series way of life literature. Introduction and the preparation 1 introduction and the preparation 2 introduction and the preparation 3 the propagation in jerusalem, judea, and samaria through the ministry of peters company 1. The beloved physician luke followed up his gospel with an account of the exciting history of the early new testament church. The book focuses primarily on the acts of two apostles, peter and paul.
Acts of the apostles executable outline study resources. I have learned a lot from them and i am planning to read and study all of the advanced bible study series books. Genesis 4950 verse by verse bible study thruthebible studies. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. The best translations in english rely on a literal word for word approach to translation. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand.
The community is the campus ministrys core bible study content. Sir william ramsay, after making a critical study of lukes writings, declared that luke was the greatest historian, ancient or modern. Topics include christian living, marriage, and parenting. Peter jensen retired archbishop of sydney, sydney, australia the teaching series is a great resource for bible study leaders and pastors, indeed for any christian who wants to understand their bible better. Acts is a tough book to teach, but vital to the church in every generation, and david cooks writings on this book are outstanding. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section. There seems to be an overabundance of confusing information and seeming contradictions that often drives the sincere bible student to. Since most people cannot read the original hebrew and greek text of the scriptures, a good english translation is needed. Study guide for acts 17 by david guzik blue letter bible. Almost all bible scholars agree that luke was the author of. It reserves more space for actual study instead of printing the entire biblical text. How did the residents of jerusalem react to the church.
Book of acts bible study for childrens sunday school. The book actually describes the acts of jesus through the holy spirit in his servants. 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. 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. Mar 22, 2020 this board includes crafts, bible lessons, and activities for the book of acts. In acts, christ had just risen from the dead, ascended into heaven, and given the apostles the great commission. 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 bereans heard the teaching of the most famous apostle and theologian of the early church, and the human author of at least new testament books. Whether you are a preacher, a small group leader or youth worker, these books will give you the necessary tools for teaching. The new testament without the book of acts leaves a. A series of daily bible readings and drills from the new testament book of john to be used in youth classes, as a daily devotional or as an aid in home schools for including bible reading in the curriculum pdf file size. In what acts did the early church continue steadfastly in. Acts and the epistles bible study questions and commentary.
Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Over 110 bible studies, written to ensure that everyone involved in our ministry is grounded in our classic, biblical teaching and training. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts. These lessons were designed for older elementary children, but you could modify them for a broader range of kids. The first tool for bible study is the bible itself. The gospel writer luke in his second volume, called. Lets dive into 4 ways you can dig deeper into acts through specific study tips. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to. Preparations for a worldwide witnessing work address to theophilus jesus shows himself during 40 days and speaks about gods kingdom jesus instructs the apostles to stay in jerusalem and wait for the promised holy spirit jesus answers the apostles question about when the kingdom will be restored to israel jesus commissions the apostles to be witnesses of him to the ends of the. These acts bible study lessons are relevant teaching for todays christian community, as they tells what should be the driving force.
It contains the acts jesus carried out after his ascension, through the holy spirit, in establishing the church. This web page contains lesson plans for a multiweek study of your choice. The purpose of the department of bible exposition is to help students comprehend the bible and to equip them for a lifetime of study, exposition, and application of the scriptures. This reading plan explains 7 biblical concepts brought up in the book of acts to help you understand the book more completely. It is not used in acts, and one intriguing possibility is that he became a believer in between receiving the gospel and acts. Yet, they searched the scriptures when paul taught, to see if his teaching was truly biblical.
This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Luke is giving an account of the salvation of the gentiles to theophilus, a gentile convert. Outline of the book with questions for each section. Bible study tips for the book of acts unlocking the bible. The gospels focus on the earthly ministry of jesus christ, while the book of acts focuses on the earthly ministry of the holy spirit. I have read how to study the bible and used the dvd course with it. Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life. One is simply to strengthen believers as witnesses to the work and life of jesus, both in history and in their lives. This content ensures continuity and transferability of our. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. The gospel of luke, as well as the book of acts, is.
Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Part 1 acts lesson 1 audio part 2 acts lesson 1 audio. Books in this series are aimed at developing confidence in handling gods word in a variety of contexts. Commentary on the book of acts bible study notes and comments by david e. Keep in mind that it is a very large file and may take some time to download depending on your connection speed. Most dvd studies come with a leader guide and a student workbook. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Teaching acts is a welcome addition to the teaching the bible series. This page is the index to all our free lesson plans in the book of acts. Book of acts, course a free online bible study lessons. But for the purposes of this study, let us concern ourselves with the roles of the holy spirit that present themselves in the book of acts. Each study is designed to first teach the leaders the passage and then provide them with questions they can use to lead their group through a process of selfdiscovered learning.
Workbook on the book of acts the church of christ in. It is his divine will that young people come to faith in jesus christ and find salvation through the gospel and the work of the holy spirit to bring them to faith. In the first lesson of acts, mike explains the difference between the empowering and the indwelling of the holy spirit. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. The bible can sometimes be confusing, especially for kids and new believers. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. Gather a small group together and view one of these dvdbased bible studies. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. Most bible translations have titled the book the acts of the apostles, but a more appropriate title would be the acts of the holy spirit.