Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. The portion of scripture by reading that very chapter, the fifty third of isaiah, many jews, yea, and atheists, have been converted. The presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts. 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. The new testament without acts leaves a great, yawning gap. At that time there was great persecution against the church their adversaries having tasted blood, were the more eager. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at jerusalem. A better title would be the acts or the workings of the holy spirit, because he is the real main character of the book. You can purchase the study at any lifeway christian store,order the study online at.
In this chapter we have an account of the persecutions of the. Were going to learn how the holy spirit is behind the scenes using this action for gods glory. Bible study tips for the book of acts unlocking the bible. Scripture tells us nothing more of this simon the magician. Acts 128 district level by jared hill question number 18 for 30 points. Throughout acts, we have seen certain principals that have remained consistent. The gospel of luke and the book of acts form a single, twovolume work. See all of our coronavirus resources here toggle navigation. Free classes on the bible free, worldclass catholic education for anyone, anywhere. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. At the time of saul consented unto stephens death, there was great.
The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. The heathen had rejected the gospel, and so they would have to await. At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at jerusalem. He didnt ask permission or set up a convenient time to conduct a proper and professional investigation. In addition, there are topical studies on issues such as spiritual leadership, gods redemptive plan, and old testament character studies. Read acts 8 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. It is an important book in understanding how we can be directed by the holy spirit and the role of jesus lessons in our lives. Image of nab new american bible revised edition catholic paperback. What opportunities do we have to share the gospel today. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. Study guide for acts 8 by david guzik blue letter bible. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts.
The book of acts bible study and discipleship join us as we journey through the book of acts. Image of rvr60 paperback bible spanish only 1 left on sale now, click to buy. A good study bible we recommend the following features. David guzik commentary on acts 8 describes the persecution of the church.
The book of acts is an important book for understanding the actions of the apostles, mostly paul and peter, after jesuss ascension into heaven. Read acts 8 commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. Interlinear bible 2011 2018 by in cooperation with helps ministries section headings courtesy int bible 2012, used by permission bible hub. Acts 8 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 8 in plain english. After they had further proclaimed the word of the lord and testified about jesus, peter and john returned to jerusalem, preaching the gospel in many samaritan. A chapter by chapter bible study of the book of acts 2 acts the beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church table of contents scripture passage page 1. It breaks off with paul in his own hired house in rome. Preparations for a worldwide witnessing work address to theophilus jesus shows himself during 40 days and speaks about gods kingdom jesus instructs the apostles to stay in jerusalem and wait for the promised holy spirit jesus answers the apostles question about when the kingdom will be restored to israel jesus commissions the apostles to be witnesses of him to the ends of the. It has challenged our theology and the depth of our relationship with christ and the holy spirit. Verses 14 though persecution must not drive us from our work, yet it may send us to work elsewhere. Acts 128 district level by jared hill home of ag bible quiz. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section. 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.
This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Peter shows us that the sinning christian must 1 repent. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. An old tradition says christ ordered the apostles to stay in jerusalem for twelve years, so that no one there could say he had not heard the good news. Welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for this bible study.
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. 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. Acts chapter 8 describes how saul was ravaging the church, and entering house after house. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. One is simply to strengthen believers as witnesses to the work and life of jesus, both in history and in their lives. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to. If the book of acts were gone, there would be nothing to replace it howson. The key figure is not any individual, but the holy spirit himself. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. The slow steps by which the promise made to abraham advanced toward. But there was a certain man, called simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of samaria, giving out that himself was some great one. But ye will receive power, the holy spirit having come upon you, and ye shall be my witnesses both in jerusalem and in all judaea and samaria and to the end of the earth. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and. 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.
He desired philip to come up and sit with him such was his modesty, and thirst after instruction. Acts furnishes a ladder on which to place the epistles. Wherever the established believer is driven, he carries the knowledge of the gospel, and makes known the preciousness of christ in every place. Remember, philip and stephen had been chosen to serve tables acts 6. Acts of the apostles 8, new living translation nlt bible. The book of acts is also the history of the birth, the founding, and the spread of the church from jerusalem to rome. Verse 1 demonstrates clearly that the unnamed author of acts is the same person as the unnamed author of the third gospel luke 1. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. 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. Unless otherwise noted, all scripture quotations are from the new american standard bible. Now an angel of the lord said to philip, get up and go south to the desert road that goes. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 8 and more.
God placed the study of this book upon my heart in hopes that we might learn of and mimic the early church. Acts of the apostles chapter 8 bible study youtube. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. Books of the bible buy a bible daily readings old testament new testament ten commandments. 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. Acts of the apostles bible study notes, commentary, and comments. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. It also records the transition of the church from being almost exclusively a jewish institution into becoming a gentile and an international institution. After the jews had rejected the gospel again, we see. Acts is a bridge between the gospels and the epistles. The importance of the book of acts the importance of this second of lukes twovolume work can.
Chapters 8 through 12 record the lord jesus christ at work by the holy spirit through the apostles in judea and samaria. Here is a bible study with commentary and a summary of acts chapter three. Mostly, chapter 8 gives a number of examples of church growth and action. Welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for. The remainder of the book is devoted to the lord jesus christ at work by the holy spirit through the apostles unto the uttermost part of the earth. Acts chapter 8 questions for discussion the living.
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