Actus apostolorum, often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament. The roman commander found out, and sent paul, under guard to caesarea 20 miles away. Therefore, it is reasonable to include lukes purpose for acts as falling under his purpose for the book of luke. Now as he reasoned about righteousness, selfcontrol, and the judgment to come, felix was afraid and answered, go away for now. Lessons on the acts of the apostles john hendershot. 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. Study acts 24 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
Acts study noteschapter 1 watchtower online library. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 8 introduction our study of the book of acts has been informative and challenging. Womens studies at dallas theological seminary and holds degrees. Acts 24 niv pauls trial before felix five days bible gateway. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section. It is more a story of the expansion of the church from jerusalem to rome.
The book of acts bible study notes by john karmelich. Bible study quiz questions set 2 acts facts book of acts. In this video, pastor jeff preaches on the book of acts 24. Acts of the apostles summary shmoop test prep, study. Acts 2 niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost bible gateway. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts. One is simply to strengthen believers as witnesses to the work and life of jesus, both in history and in their lives. A eunuch was on his way home from jerusalem when philip taught and baptized him.
The life and teachings of jesus christ are established in the four gospel narratives, and the book of acts provides a coordinated account of the beginning and spread of the church as the result of the work of the risen lord and the holy spirit through the apostles. Acts 2 new international version niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost. Seeing that through you we enjoy great peace, and prosperity is being brought to this nation by your foresight, 3 we accept it always and in all places, most noble felix, with all thankfulness. This was believed by many or most devout jews of pauls day, though not by the sadducees acts 23. He decides to hang around with all his favorite disciples for forty days. This chapter has the continuation of the second missionary tour, relating the revisiting of lystra and derbe acts 16. Acts records what the spirit did through the church.
The sanhedrin was taking no chances on letting paul slip through its grasp. This web page contains lesson plans for a multiweek study of your choice. Paul to be a plague, a creator of dissension among all the jews throughout 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. Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22.
This is the third in a series of three smallgroup bible study discussion guides luke 19, luke 10 24 and selected portions of acts which explore the meaning of witness. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. But ye will receive power, the holy spirit having come upon you, and ye shall be my witnesses both in jerusalem and in all judaea and samaria and to the end of the earth. His brother pallas was a friend of the emperor claudius. Acts 2 niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost bible. The importance of the book of acts the importance of this second of lukes twovolume work can. Discuss verses 7 and 8 from different versions of the bible. Edwards is assistant professor of christian education specialization. Verse 9 were these jews consciously lying to the governor. Acts 24 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. It is titled acts to emphasize that this book records the acts of the apostles through. The book of acts lessons bible study and ministry resources. Lessons on the acts of the apostles becoming closer. But more importantly the acts and activities of the holy ghost through the apostles.
The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. A chapter by chapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. God placed the study of this book upon my heart in hopes that we might learn of and mimic the early church. It covers primarily the activities of peter and paul, not those of all the. The second is to serve as preparation for urbana96. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. Notes for acts chapter 2425a page 2 of 3 a summary of chapter 24 and 25. Sep 07, 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. Throughout acts, we have seen certain principals that have remained consistent. The tradition from the earliest days of the church has been that luke, a companion of the apostle paul, wrote the books of luke and acts colossians 4. Tertullus called christianity the sect of the nazarenes acts 24. Acts 24 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 24 in plain english.
In this chapter we have his arraignment and trial before felix the governor at caesarea. Pauls family probably did possess substantial resources, having sent paul abroad to study. Luke is the writer, as he states in his introduction v. Here ends our study of all the places mentioned in the book of acts.
Peter is the human main character in the first 12 chapters, paul in the second part from chapter. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. Tertullus was the barrister prosecuting the case against paul on behalf of the sanhedrin. 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. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. As such it answers the question many firstcentury observers would have. 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 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. 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. The jews wanted paul tried before a governor over who they had some.
It has challenged our theology and the depth of our relationship with christ and the holy spirit. How has this adventure enriched your life and changed the way you live for christ. The book of acts, above all else, is a story about the churchand what a story it is. 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. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. Studies in the book of acts previous page next page. In acts, the gospel expands not through human strength, but through weakness, opposition, and persecution. Chapter 2 records the fulfillment of pentecost, peters sermon, and the primary church. Make a list of these biographies, because you will have a valuable aid to further study.
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. Davidistre abstract% thistrainingcoursestudies thebook ofacts toprovideinsightintotheway theearlychurchworkedand. The geographical centre of the first part is jerusalem, of the second antioch, where the first great assembly of converted heathens was formed. The book is a continuation of the gospel written by luke. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway. Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. May he bless you as you witness the truth, the grace and the power with which he launched and continues to love his church. It includes the idea of predicting the future, but this is only a part of it. Now after five days ananias the high priest came down with the elders and a certain orator named tertullus.
Some 40 jews planned to ambushkill paul under the pretense of another trial. We have experienced a lengthy time of peace through your rule, and reforms are being made. We study a one chapter per week and always provide a verse for you to take and memorize. The book of acts, also called acts of the apostles, does not specifically identify its author. The acts of the apostles may be a misnomer since what is recorded are the acts of the holy spirit through his human vessels, including the apostles, for the glory of god. It is the historical link that joins the life of christ with the growth of the christian church. Pick out the stories of individuals whom god saved, blessed and used.
Summarize key lessons god has taught you and share them with your group. Verse by verse study through the transitional book of acts, which is the acts and activities of the apostles. Sir william ramsay, after making a critical study of lukes writings, declared that luke was the greatest historian, ancient or modern. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 24 and more. Iscariot was saul of tarsus, chosen personally by the lord jesus christ galatians 1. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. All the awesome things he said and did and the super cool way he died and came back to life again. When the governor motioned for him to speak, paul replied. Acts has been called a transitional book because it serves as a bridge between the gospels and the epistles. Luke, the author of the gospel of luke, was a doctor and gentile. Acts 24 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 5 introduction our study of the book of acts has been very exciting. Acts of the apostles chapter twentyfour objectives 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. In the first four chapters we have seen god introduce the holy spirit, empowering the disciples and opening the hearts of people. Fully come means that this was the fulfillment of the. 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.
And after some days, when felix came with his wife drusilla, who was jewish, he sent for paul and heard him concerning the faith in christ. Acts tells us how the christian movement came into beginning. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. He sent for paul and listened to him as he spoke about faith in christ jesus. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. Acts 24 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. William neil, the acts of the apostles, the new century bible commentary, page 233. Welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18. Future activity now that you have completed the study of acts, read through the entire book in one sitting. Even the resurrection chapter of 1 corinthians 15 doesnt discuss the. Acts chapter 24 coffmans commentary of the new testament. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament.
The book contains only a few of the acts of some of the apostles, primarily peter and paul. The third of five defenses which marked the early part of pauls period of imprisonment is given in this chapter, the same being a formal arraignment and trial before the procurator felix at caesarea, about 58 a. Acts bible study discussion questions chapter 24 acts 24. Jul 10, 2014 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. Acts bible study notes by email from john karmelich. 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 16 coffmans commentary of the new testament. The book of acts, sometimes called the fifth gospel, is a continuation of the gospel of luke. Watch paul throughout these years of captivity and injustice. Now viewing scripture range from the book of acts chapter 24. No book of the bible expounds more clearly the work of the holy spirit. A full chapter by chapter study would take more than six months, so feel free to select from our available lessons below. Study guide for acts 24 by david guzik blue letter bible.