Study of acts discussion notes chapter 5 introduction our study of the book of acts has been very exciting. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the hellenistic jews among them complained against the hebraic jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to. Study acts 8 using wesleys explanatory notes to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Acts chapter 8 questions for discussion the living word. Acts 8 is the eighth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. Bob is a pastorteacher and elder at community bible chapel in richardson, texas, and has contributed many of his bible study series for use by the foundation. Why do you think the jewish leaders allowed them to remain there. Acts 812 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Oct 17, 20 this is a bible study given by his grace bishop youssef on acts chapter 8.
Digging deeper why would the apostles want to stay in jerusalem. The eunuch answered, i believe that jesus christ is the son of god. 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. On that day, there broke out a severe persecution of the church in. Yet god, who intended to instruct and save him, sent the living teacher, and opened to him the sacred scriptures, and led him to the saviour. Up to this point, the book of acts recounts the churchs growth among jews in. Includes lessons about the kingdom of christ, church organization and worship, examples of conversion, the nature and purpose of miracles, and the work of the holy spirit. Acts 5, new international version niv the bible app. Acts 01 bible bowl acts chapter 1 acts 02 bible bowl acts chapter 2 acts 03 bible bowl acts chapter 3 acts 04 bible bowl acts chapter 4 acts 05 bible bowl acts chapter 5 acts 06 bible bowl acts chapter 6 acts 07 bible bowl acts chapter 7 acts 08 bible bowl acts chapter 8 acts 09 bible bowl acts chapter 9. It has challenged our theology and the depth of our relationship with christ and the holy spirit. Book of acts bible study lessons course a free online bible study lessons about the history of the early church with examples of conversion. Acts bible study discussion questions chapter 8 acts 8. It records the burial of stephen, the beginnings of christian persecution, and the spread of the gospel of jesus christ to the people of samaria and ethiopia.
The resulting good of the spread of the gospel leads some to see this persecution as being the will of god. Verses 14 though persecution must not drive us from our work, yet it may send us to work elsewhere. This is a bible study given by his grace bishop youssef on acts chapter 8. Remember, philip and stephen had been chosen to serve tables acts 6. Acts chapter 8 john karmelich receive bible study notes. At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at jerusalem. Saul was consenting unto his death the word expresses hearty approval.
Jesus says, but you will receive hour with the holy spirit has come upon you and you will be my witnesses in jerusalem and in all, judea and samaria and to the end of the earth and as we look at the the overarching structure of the book of acts, it kind of kind. This persecution is much more severe, since it involves the laypeople and since it comes from the unrelenting hands of saul. Acts 8, new international version niv the bible app. The apostles remained there until herod put james to death. The tarot cards of psychic readers, the crystals of new age devotees and the amulets of a witch doctor are common in many societies today. Wherever the established believer is driven, he carries the knowledge of the gospel, and makes known the preciousness of christ in every place. This is the great truth which this experience reveals in acts. God can and will use pressing circumstances to guide. The context of acts chapter 8 as stipulated in verse 4, they the church then indeed, having been scattered, went abroad proclaiming good news the word, indicates that the persecution of the church served to scatter the church in jerusalem abroad to the regions of judah and samaria. He departs from a careful analysis of apostles experiences in jerusalem.
All who reject jesus and god suppress the gospel in their own. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at jerusalem. The thing about this chapter is that it kind of goes along with the theme of acts in general that we find in acts 18 and so 18, says. This will help you place yourself in the shoes or sandals of the apostles and understand the kindness of god in the gospel being for all people. Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22. Godly men buried stephen and mourned deeply for him. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. The purpose of the observation stage is to maintain focus on the text at hand within the normative rules of language, context and logic. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. In this video, pastor jeff preaches on the book of acts 8. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 9 introduction in chapter 9 of acts, luke begins to give a broader view of what is taking place in the new testament church. He didnt ask permission or set up a convenient time to conduct a proper and professional investigation. Even though chapter 6 is brief, there is much to be learned and much applicable directly to the local church today.
Saul made havoc of the church like some furious beast of prey. The importance of the book of acts the importance of this second of lukes twovolume work can. Bible study lessons about the history of the church, the kingdom, worship, conversion, work of the holy spirit. Read acts 8 commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. Acts chapter 8 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. Leading other people to christ requires that we be ready, unafraid, able to use gods word, and filled with the holy spirit. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 6 introduction acts 6 is a brief chapter preceding a very lengthy chapter 7. Acts chapter 8 barnes notes on the new testament on.
The esv study bible includes maps on many of the pages in the book of acts that help illustrate the various places mentioned in acts and routes taken by the apostles as they proclaim the gospel. The birth of the church happens in acts 2 with the outpouring of the holy spirit. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 8 introduction our study of the book of acts has been informative and challenging. Acts chapter 5 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. Acts of the apostles chapter nine objectives in studying this chapter 1 to study the conversion of saul, comparing lukes account in this chapter with sauls own words recorded later on in chapters 22 and 26 2 to note two miracles by peter, and the affect they had on many people who heard about them summary not content with persecuting. It is the greatest sequel ever written, the sequel of sequelsthe sequel to the story of christ see 1. At the time of saul consented unto stephens death, there was great. This quiz has been taken 1710 times, with an average score of 51. These are written by mario seagley and this installment is. Choose from 500 different sets of bible quiz chapter 8 acts flashcards on quizlet. Therefore they that were dispersed went every where these very words are reassumed, after as it were a long parenthesis, chap. And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to phenice, and there to winter. 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.
The earlier persecutions of chapters 4 and 5 involved persecutions of the christian leaders, the apostles, by the jewish leaders, primarily the priests. Please take all courses in order as listed on our home page the computer will ask. What happened in jerusalem on the day of stephens stoning. Throughout acts, we have seen certain principals that have remained consistent. A bible study lesson series about the beginning of christianity as revealed in the book of the acts of the apostles. Saul persecutes the churchphilips ministry in samaria is describedphilip performs miracles and baptizes men and womenpeter and john. This is so important because when cornelius has the same experience i. Saul persecutes the churchphilips ministry in samaria is described philip performs miracles and baptizes men and womenpeter and john. Learn bible quiz chapter 8 acts with free interactive flashcards. Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton.
Sir william ramsay, after making a critical study of lukes writings, declared that luke was the greatest historian, ancient or modern. Lukes gospel, which it will be of use for us to cast an eye upon before we enter upon the study of this book, that we may not only see how this begins where that breaks off, but that, as in water face answers to face, so do the acts of the apostles to the acts of their master, the acts of his grace. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. In addition, there are topical studies on issues such as spiritual leadership, gods redemptive plan, and old testament character studies. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 8 and more. Commentaries for acts chapter 8 samaria responds to the gospel. Acts chapter 8 questions for discussion the living. Bible study tips for the book of acts unlocking the bible. Version nkjv new king james version rsv revised standard version. The book of acts, sometimes called the fifth gospel, is a continuation of the gospel of luke. Acts chapter 1 questions for discussion the living word. Luke is the writer, as he states in his introduction v. Men of israel, consider carefully what you intend to do to these men.
Acts of the apostles chapter 8 bible study youtube. He would burst in to churches and houses of those he had suspected of being believers, and had dragged off men and women and committed them to prison. 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. While still young, he went to jerusalem to study the law at the theological schools, and was taught by one of the greatest teachers of the law, gamaliel acts 22. Acts of the apostles chapter eight objectives in studying this chapter 1 to note the spread of the gospel into judea and samaria, as foretold by jesus cf. In the first four chapters we have seen god introduce the holy spirit, empowering the disciples and opening the hearts of people.
Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18. Paul in his work, as stephen had been in his teaching. Peter and john returned to jerusalem, preaching the gospel in many samaritan villages. Acts 9, new international version niv the bible app. It from the chapter the book of acts the church begins. Chapter 8 can best be summarized as various works of the holy spirit. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. 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. Acts 8 niv bible and saul approved of their killing him. Studies in acts chapters 1 3 by francis dixon study verses. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout judea and samaria.
Then both philip and the eunuch went down into the water and philip baptized him. The beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church a chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts. Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life. The thought in philips mind is here traced to his suggestion.
Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. Acts of the apostles 8, new living translation nlt the. Wesleys explanatory notes online free at for sermon, bible study, and sunday school preparation. In many ways acts is the most exciting book in the new testament because it is full of movement and interest. Acts 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 1 in plain english. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. A timid peter is transformed into a bold evangelist whose first preach sees about three thousand souls added to the church acts 2. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. In acts chapter 8 we see three specific responses to the gospel. During this time, however, paul was called to the apostleship, and peter had preached the gospel to cornelius, philip to the eunuch, etc.
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