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ACTS
I. BACKGROUND
1. Author - Luke, companion with Paul: 1:1-4;
1:1-5. The "we"
reference of Luke: 16:1-17; 20:5-21;
27:1-28:16 2. Date - Events - A.D. 29-65 Writing:
A.D. 62-65 3. Setting - Acts is a continuation of the
account given in Luke's gospel and was probably written during Paul's first imprisonment at Rome. II. PURPOSE OF THE BOOK
1. Key Verse:
1:8 2. Aim:
to show the spreading of the gospel, and the growth of God's kingdom throughout
the world, beginning at Jerusalem. 3. Outline of the book: 1) The coming of the kingdom on Pentecost fulfilled
prophesy: Acts 1:1-2:13; Joel
2:28-32; Isaiah 2:2-3 2) The kingdom was confirmed with power: Acts 2:4-36,43; 3:1-11; 4:33; 5:1-11, 12-16 3) The church established in Jerusalem: Acts
2:36-47; 4:1-4, 5-13, 26-40 4) Persecution causes spread of the gospel: Acts
5:41-42; 8:1-4, 5-13, 26-40 5) Saul is converted and becomes the Apostle to
the Gentiles: Acts 9:1-19 (22:6-21);
9:20-29 6) Peter carries the gospel to the Gentiles: Acts
10:1-11:18 (15:7-11) 7) Paul carries the gospel to the Gentiles: Acts
11:19-21:16 8) Paul carries the gospel to Rome: Acts
21:17-28:31 III. APPLICATIONS - LESSONS
1. The appearance of the resurrected Christ to
many produced faith. 1) To His apostles: Luke 24:44-49; Acts
1:1-11 2) To Saul on the road: Acts 9:1-19 3) Jesus' resurrection is the basis for
faith: 1 Corinthians 15 2. The miracle established the faith of the
church. 1) The apostles performed miracles: 2:43; 3:1-16; 5:12-16 2) The power to perform miracles was given
through the laying on of the apostles' hands: 6:1-6; (6L8 & 8:6); 8:14-19 3) The written miracles and message produces
faith in us today. John 20:29-31 3. The gospel is God's power for salvation to
those who believe. 1) Peter's
sermons: 2:16-36; 3:12-26;
10:34-43 2) Philip's messages: 8:5, 35 3) Paul's sermons: 9:20,22; 13:16-41; 17:1-3, 22-31 4. What is the response of a man who has faith in Jesus Christ? 1) Peter's answer: Acts 2:37-41 2) Philip taught the same: 8:12, 35-39 3) Paul taught this as well: 16:30-33
(22:16) 4) Cornelius' conversion: 10:34-48 5. How did the early Christians behave 1) They
continued steadfastly in the Apostles teaching: 2:42 2) They shared material possessions with each
other according to each person's needs:
2:44-45, 4:32-35 3) They were united: 4:32; Philippians
2:1-11 4) They went everywhere preaching the
gospel: 5:42; 8:4 ACTS
QUESTIONS
1. Why did the apostles wait in Jerusalem? 2. What causes a person to believe in Jesus
Christ? 3. What should a person do who hears the message
of Jesus and believes it? 4. Name three (3) ways the church at Jerusalem
showed their love to each other: 1) 2) 3) 5. Multiple Choice: 1) Persecution
caused the church to ________________________. a. be
destroyed b. stop
teaching about Jesus c. carry
the gospel to new areas 2) The
appearance of Jesus after His resurrection produced__________. a. great
fear among His disciples b. doubt
about whether He was genuinely the Christ c. strengthened
faith 6. What purpose did the miracles have? 7. Peter was unsure whether the gospel message
should be taken to the ______________, but God proved it to him by giving him a
_______________ about animals. 8. Who was the special apostle to the Gentiles? |