Acts of the apostles summary shmoop test prep, study. Studies in acts chapters 1 3 by francis dixon study verses. The word pentecost is a greek word, signifying the fiftieth part of a thing. 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. Acts of the apostles chapter 2 bible study duration. This verse by verse commentary page is part of an ongoing project to add notes to each verse of the bible. At least peter had no difficulty in explaining what had happened. Sir william ramsay, after making a critical study of lukes writings, declared that luke was the greatest historian, ancient or modern. Pastor charles curtiss of the one church is presently engaged in a careful walk through the biblical book of the acts of the apostles. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life ministries.
Study acts 2 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. May he bless you as you witness the truth, the grace and the power with which he launched and continues to love his church. The book of acts, above all else, is a story about the churchand what a story it is. Turn to acts chapter 1 and we will start where we left off last lesson. In other words, you do not join the church, salvation makes you a member. Choose from 500 different sets of bible quiz chapter 2 acts flashcards on quizlet. Bible study a walk through the book of acts chapter 2. Each week we hope to cover one or more chapters of the book until we have covered the entire book of acts. Pentecost means fiftieth and refers to the feast of weeks exodus 34.
A better title for this book is the acts of the holy spirit and because of this the book of acts is an unfinished book. Acts 2 background information with maps and images picture. In the first four chapters we have seen god introduce the holy spirit, empowering the disciples and opening the hearts of people. Perhaps the best known prophecy that prepared hearts for pentecost is to be found in joel 2. Among the jews it was applied to one of their three great feasts which began on the fiftieth day after the passover. Acts 2 when the day of pentecost arrived, they were all. Acts 3 new international version niv peter heals a lame beggar. Local congregational bible study on the book of acts.
We will after the first of the year actually begin a verse by verse study of the book of acts. This study is indepth but uses easytounderstand english and a question and answer format that will engage you. Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life. Our story starts off where the gospel of luke left offjesus is back now that hes resurrected, jesus decides to hang out and chat with his disciples whom luke calls apostles for forty days. What day came where the disciples were all with one accord in one place. Through the bible with les feldick lesson 1 part 1 book 17 acts chapter 1. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. Peter instructs them to be baptized so that their sins may be forgiven, and through this baptism they too will receive the gift of the holy spirit acts 2.
Learn bible quiz chapter 2 acts with free interactive flashcards. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Acts chapter 2 barnes notes on the new testament on. Acts 2, new international version niv the bible app. The initial experience of the filling of the holy spirit. The about a hundred and twenty disciples, including the apostles, among whom peter stood up acts 1. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 5 introduction our study of the book of acts has been very exciting. Apr 02, 20 9 les feldick bible study lesson 1 part 1 book 77 connecting the dots of scripture part 37 duration. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway. Luke wrote his gospel and also the book of acts compare luke 1. This segment covers the first 23 verses of acts chapter 2.
Like every other chapter, our study of acts 9 focuses not on men or women but on the power of the holy spirit. Acts 2 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 2 in plain english. 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. This web page contains lesson plans for a multiweek study of your choice.
Luke is the writer, as he states in his introduction v. The book of acts, sometimes called the fifth gospel, is a continuation of the gospel of luke. The descent of the holy spirit at the day of pentecost. He said, this is that which was spoken by the prophet joel acts 2. It is correct to say that the same reaching out through faith that make you part of christ, also makes you part of christs church see acts 2. These feasts of jehovah are set forth in order in leviticus, chapter 23. Acts chapter 2 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. It always thrills us when folks write or call and tell us they are learning. When the day of pentecost came, they were all together in one place.
Im not sure exactly which sunday marching into january, but we will do that. Through the prophets the lord prepared the way for the spirits coming. Acts chapter 2 questions for discussion the living. On the day of pentecost, as they were all with one accord in one place, what kind of sound from heaven did they hear. In 1st john chapter 4, and as we study the book of acts, we will be dealing with a lot of this, and i do not ascribe to. When the day of pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. Bible study of acts join us for an inspiring study on the.
How can we build the habit of being open to the holy spirit. Acts 3 niv peter heals a lame beggar one day bible gateway. It stretched across what are iraq, kuwait and eastern syria today. It was the day on which the holy spirit made a unique visit to the earth. This feast was reckoned from the sixteenth day of the month abib, or april, or the. Falling on the fiftieth day after passover, this jewish wheat harvest festival was. The book is a continuation of the gospel written by luke. We can see significant similarities between the day of pentecost and birth of christ.
He starts east of israel and ends up encircling the land. The holy spirit came on this day as the firstfruits of the believers inheritance 2 cor. William neil, the acts of the apostles,the new century bible commentary grand. This is an interactive, versebyverse bible study and commentary of the acts of the apostles the book of acts or simply acts, which is the fifth book in the new testament of the bible. Jan 16, 20 study of the book of acts chapter 2 ivy baptist church. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. Acts 3 niv peter heals a lame beggar bible gateway. Acts 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is actually 30minute audio files that takes listeners through the entire bible in 5 years. Remember this is a jewish feast day that is being celebrated.
The day of pentecost being arrived, and the disciples assembled, the holy spirit descended as a mighty rushing wind, and in the likeness of fiery tongues sat upon them. We all need to answer biblically, in light of the context, what is the meaning of pentecost. Acts chapter 2 is the beginning of many great things. Study guide for acts 2 by david guzik blue letter bible. Click chart to enlarge charts from jensens survey of the nt used by permission another chart from charles swindoll another chart on acts. Version nkjv new king james version rsv revised standard version. Therefore many verses do not yet have notes, but if the lord tarries and gives me breath. This was the feast of redemption, reflecting upon israels deliverance from her bondage in egypt. The pentecostal experience a study in acts 2 related media 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.
Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Several of the quotes within the passage occur throughout the book of acts. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. This great chapter in the bible is one of the most studied, most taught, and often times the most wrongly taught. Acts of the apostles chapter 2 mobile focus on campus. Welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for. But it is especially hard to imagine how god could turn the angry heart of saul to believe in jesus christ. 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. The essence of chapter 2 is the gift of the holy ghost to enable us as witnesses, yet many today deny its existence and power, it is the promise jesus made when he promised to pray the father for another to also give us power even miracles for witness and glory to gods power today in the church. Acts 1 in the first book, o theophilus, i have dealt. The events of this chapter begin as the 12 apostles 1. I have never had any formal bible training at a seminary or bible school.
A full chapter by chapter study would take more than six months, so feel free to select from our available lessons below. The first in order of the feasts was the passover verses 4, 5. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. As i studied this portion of acts, i wondered at first why luke goes through this long, somewhat tedious list of nations 2. Acts 2 the holy spirit is poured out on the church a. Acts chapters 3, 4, 5 part 2 les feldick bible study. These studies will be expository, devotional, practical and varied, and this is an introduction to the whole book. Acts study noteschapter 1 watchtower online library. In 1 thessalonians chapter 4, we read that we christians have hope of the resurrection, because jesus rose again. In many ways acts is the most exciting book in the new testament because it is full of movement and interest.