Acts: The Birth of the Church

by David Jeremiah

Overview

God guides our witness and our walk...

Follow Dr. Jeremiah through the book of Acts in a chapter-by-chapter study that will help you understand what it meant to the people at the time it was written, and what it means to Christians today.

In the book of Acts, we have a record of the most fertile period of outreach in the history of Christianity. Churches were planted near and far as Jesus' followers proclaimed the message of Christ. Luke's record in Acts reveals that God places a premium on the spread of the gospel. He blesses our efforts to make disciples of all nations, one person at a time, and sends us His Spirit to guide our words, give us wisdom, and bolster our courage.

We also learn that God is with us even during times of persecution and opposition--and He uses those times to sharpen us and make us effective instruments for His work.

Each of this study's twelve lessons is clearly organized to include:

• Getting Started: An opening question to introduce you to the lesson.
• Setting the Stage: A short reflection to explain the context of the study.
• Exploring the Text: The Scripture reading for the lesson with related study questions.
• Reviewing the Story: Questions to help you identify key points in the reading.
• Applying the Message: Questions to help you apply the key ideas to their lives.
• Reflecting on the Meaning: A closing reflection on the key teachings in the lesson.

—ABOUT THE SERIES—

The Jeremiah Bible Study Series captures Dr. David Jeremiah's forty-plus years of commitment in teaching the Word of God. In each study, you'll gain insights into the text, identify key stories and themes, and be challenged to apply the truths you uncover to your life. By the end of each study, you'll come away with a clear and memorable understanding of that Bible book.

Each study also contains a Leader's Guide.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780310091615
Publisher:	HarperChristian Resources
Publication date:	12/17/2019
Series:	Jeremiah Bible Study Series
Sold by:	HarperCollins Publishing
Format:	eBook
Pages:	160
Sales rank:	207,370
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Dr. David Jeremiah is the founder of Turning Point, an international ministry committed to providing Christians with sound Bible teaching through radio and television, the internet, live events, and resource materials and books. He is the author of more than fifty books, including Where Do We Go From Here?, Forward, The World of the End, and The Great Disappearance.

Dr. Jeremiah serves as the senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church in El Cajon, California. He and his wife, Donna, have four grown children and twelve grandchildren.

Table of Contents

Introduction to the Acts of the Apostles v

Lesson 1 The Day of Pentecost (Acts 1:1-2:47) 1

Lesson 2 Suffering in Jesus' Name (Acts 3:1-4:37) 13

Lesson 3 Complete Commitment (Acts 5:1-6:15) 25

Lesson 4 Persecution and Trials (Acts 7:1-8:40) 37

Lesson 5 The Hunter Becomes the Hunted (Acts 9:1-43) 49

Lesson 6 The Gospel Comes to the Gentiles (Acts 10:1-11:30) 61

Lesson 7 The Power of Prayer (Acts 12:1-14:28) 73

Lesson 8 The Church in Conflict (Acts 15:1-16:40) 85

Lesson 9 A Courageous Life (Acts 17:1-20:38) 97

Lesson 10 Persevering for Christ (Acts 21:1-23:35) 109

Lesson 11 The Trials of Paul (Acts 24:1-26:32) 121

Lesson 12 The Voyage to Rome (Acts 27:1-28:31) 133

Leader's Guide 145

About Dr. David Jeremiah and Turning Point 150

Stay Connected to Dr. David Jeremiah 151