William neil, the acts of the apostles,the new century bible commentary grand rapids. The book of acts bible study guide chapter 1 online bible. 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. Finally, ecclesiasticus comes from the latin translation and is commonly used in english. As we said in a previous lesson, their old fears and doubts would all be gone. Several of the quotes within the passage occur throughout the book of acts. We can see significant similarities between the day of pentecost and birth of christ. The book of acts bible study guide chapter 2 part 1 youtube. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. Finally, ecclesiasticus comes from the latin translation and is.
Acts 7, new international version niv the bible app. The book of acts ends with paul in house arrest waiting to. Acts chapter 8 john karmelich receive bible study notes. Many of you already know that the theme verse of acts is found in the first chapter, but you will receive power when the holy spirit comes on you. This study requires the group to read the first twelve chapters of acts the week prior. Book of joel bible study chapter 2 the day of the lord. Acts chapter 9 beginning in verse 1, reading from the world english bible. 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 was the day on which the holy spirit made a unique visit.
From this part, we learn how the good news reached samaria because of stephens death. And this is what we have in the crossway bible study series knowing the bibleas the skilled authors and notable editors provide the contours of each book of the bible as well as the grand theological themes that bind them together as one book. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1. Learn bible study chapter 2 acts with free interactive flashcards. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Peter is not mentioned in acts after the account of the council. Here, in a 12week format, are carefully wrought studies that will ignite the mind and the heart. In each case, he went gave one final message, assuming he would never see them again. Other scholars add the wisdom of jesus the son of sirach or wisdom of ben son of sirach. Acts of the apostles chapter two objectives in studying this chapter 1 to carefully consider the events surrounding the outpouring of the spirit on the day of pentecost 2 to examine peters first gospel sermon, and the evidence presented in it for the resurrection of jesus christ 3 to observe the response to the sermon, and what people were told to do in order.
This study is not intended to be started without that first week of reading beforehand. 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. Choose from 500 different sets of bible study chapter 2 acts flashcards on quizlet. Some commentaries refer to it as sira, which is the hebrew family name of the author. The book of acts bible study guide chapter 2 part 2 what god.
But saul, still breathing threats and slaughter against the disciples of the lord, went to the high priest 2 and asked for letters from him to the synagogues of damascus, that if he found any who were of the way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to jerusalem. The second is to serve as preparation for urbana96. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. After listening to andor reading the scripture please answer the. In acts chapter 2, peters sermon is directed to the jews who had just crucified jesus, not recognizing him as lord and christ no other groups of people are in view in this verse from verses 8. Fifty days after the resurrection of jesus christ from death and the grave, and ten days after he ascended up into heaven, a great event took place, the equal of which the world has not witnessed since. 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 includes the idea of predicting the future, but this is only a part of it. Acts chapter 2 questions for discussion the living word. The book of acts course a, lesson 2 free bible study.
Acts 2 the holy spirit comes at pentecost 1 when the day of pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Nov 08, 2017 the book of acts bible study guide chapter 2 of the bible study of the book of acts by patrick sipperly missed part 1. In acts 2, the author, luke, is going out of his way to show that the prophesies of the. The earlier persecutions of chapters 4 and 5 involved persecutions of the christian leaders, the apostles, by the jewish leaders, primarily the priests. It is far more likely that this upper room was part of the temple courts, which was a huge structure, with porches and colonnades and rooms. One way to start is with a digital bible study like this one. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 10 acts 2 the day of pentecost in the old testament, our day of pentecost was called the feast of weeks, or the feast of harvest, or the day of first fruits. Learning how to study the bible for yourself is important. Since luke is the author of acts, any date between ad 60 and 100 is reasonable as conzelmann points out. What qualifications were given for his replacement. In 30 ad, all of israel was gathered in jerusalem to celebrate this feast of. The book of acts bible study guide chapter 2 of the bible study of the book of acts by patrick sipperly missed part 1. The ending of acts plays an important role in route of determining the books date. The scofield study bible has a useful outline of joel 2 and 3 in comparison with the armageddon battle.
It is remarkable that joel, coming at the very beginning of written prophecy b. So a man from bethlehem in judah, together with his wife and two sons, went to live for a while in the country of moab. Acts, chapter 2 king james version christian answers webbible. The first half of the book of acts describes how, through the power of the holy spirit, the church was established in jerusalem and. This event is designated in the bible as the day of pentecost acts 2. One is simply to strengthen believers as witnesses to the work and life of jesus, both in history and in their lives.
Acts teaches us about the worldwide mission of the christian church. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at jerusalem. Chapter 20 focuses on 2 speeches paul gives to two groups of believers in two different cities. Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22. Previous index next acts of the apostles chapter two objectives in studying this chapter 1 to carefully consider the events surrounding the outpouring of the spirit on the day of pentecost 2 to examine peters first gospel sermon, and the evidence presented in it for the resurrection of jesus christ 3 to observe the response to the sermon, and what people were told to do in order. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts. Also, select the version and then click the search the bible button. Acts 8, new international version niv the bible app. This study covers how peter preached the gospel to the. Acts chapter 2 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20. The god of glory appeared to our father abraham while he was still in mesopotamia, before he lived in harran.
Read and study acts 2 with the versebyverse bible commentary. This is part 2 of a 2part video series into the 2nd chapter of acts by patrick sipperly. The absolute best online bible courses are the ones you actually use that. Nov 01, 2017 learning how to study the bible for yourself is important. This incident is referred to as the birth of the church the holy spirit working in the life of the believers to fulfil the will of god on earth. Welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for. The book of acts bible study guide chapter 2 part 1. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. Study guide for acts 2 by david guzik blue letter bible. His speech takes up much of the remainder of this chapter. Powered by restream the book of acts gave the account of jesus ascending to heaven and the disciples were baptized with the holy spirit.
Acts chapter 20 john karmelich receive bible study notes. And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith god, i will pour out of my spirit upon all flesh. Chapter 8 can best be summarized as various works of the holy spirit. Actschapters 112 bible study book is a sixsession study that will equip you and your group members to understand significant events in the early church, like jesus commission and ascension, pentecost and the birth of the church, the persecution of the early christians, philip and the eunuch, pauls damascus road conversion, and peters vision. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to. The book of 2 peter had to defend the promise of jesus return because so many. Pentecost means fiftieth and refers to the feast of weeks exodus 34. This would be an assurance of their standing with god.