In the book of acts, we read about the establishment and growth of the new testament church. Lifts up the bibles most significant stories, themes, events and people. If you or any of your fellow group members do not know one another, take a little time to introduce yourselves. Ever struggle with feeling too tired, too worn, too weak, too spread thin to accomplish the plans and the purposes that jesus has assigned for your life. While there are some areas of great detail of the acts of the apostles, many times you must use cross references to the gospels of matthew, mark, luke and john as well as some other epistles in the new testament to get the full picture of what was. We are gathered together this morning as christians e. As such, the questions are designed to foster discussion. Believing jesus a journey through the book of acts study. A journey through the book of acts 1 popular christian. It required their willingness to risk everything to establish a new. Next, to get things started, discuss the following question.
Embark on a journey through the book of acts, and see how the holy spirit empowers the church to witness in ever widening circles, until the gospel reaches the ends of the earth acts 1. Get your team aligned with all the tools you need on one secure, reliable video platform. The salvation army bridgwater journey through acts. The book of acts tells how the multiethnic, international church grew. This overview of the new testament gives consideration to the great themes of the scripture, including the life and ministry of christ, grace, the origin of the church, and the missionary life of the church. It took him three years to lay the groundwork, recruit his launch team, finish.
Through the final 16 chapters the major character is paul. Journey through the book of acts march 18, 2010 by kelly henderson this lesson was first prepared for a 4 th grade sunday school class ages 1011, but you can easily adapt it for younger students or childrens church. A journey through the new testament ministerial training. Believing jesus a journey through the book of acts study gateway. Delve into this journey of curiosity and exploration of the third person of the trinity. Youll read through a short passage and a life application devotional. In believing jesus, lisa harper answers these questions by looking at lives of the believers in the book of acts and how jesus command to spread the gospel to the ends of the earth forever shaped their lives. Beginning with a brief summary of jesus last days on earth with his disciples, his ascension, and the selection of a replacement for judas iscariot, luke moves quickly to his subject the spread of the gospel and the growth of the church.
Jan 10, 2011 the first sermon in a series through the book of acts introduction to acts acts 1. It is designed to be used with the teaching videos, formatted for discussion in a small group setting. Fyi it is good to read first a journey with luke, as the same author wrote both books of the bible and they flow together well, giving a more complete. Join johnny ramsey as he presents a lesson on the book of acts. The book of acts tells how the multiethnic, international. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. Harper gives highlights from acts and gives her thoughts and many stories to help the reader understand acts practically. Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life. In believing jesus, lisa harper answers these questions by looking at the lives of the believers in acts and how jesus command to spread the gospel forever shaped their lives. In this eightsession study, lisa harper answers these questions by looking at the lives of the believers in acts and how jesus command to spread the gospel forever shaped their lives.
Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Jesus has just ascended to heaven, the spirit has come to the church, and we see god at. Book of acts bible study for childrens sunday school. In many ways acts is the most exciting book in the new testament because it is full of movement and interest.
A journey through the book of acts 12217 youversion event. Acts journey through the new testament wvbs online video. In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry. A journey through the book of acts the fire spreads, acts 8. An action filled book peter said many other things to warn them. In this eightsession video bible study dvddigital video sold separately, lisa harper answers these questions by looking at the lives of the believers in acts and. The purpose of the church we call bethany church d. In believing jesus, bible teacher and author lisa harper retraces the steps of the apostles in the book of acts, while throwing in a few of her own crazy adventures along the way. A journey through the book of acts do you ever feel powerless. In this eightsession video bible study guide sold separately, lisa harper answers these questions by looking at the lives of the believers in acts and how.
A journey through the new testament course description. Believing jesus a journey through the book of acts study gateway video bible studies on demand. Acts records the three missionary journeys of paul. This four week series will look at the ascension of jesus and how it can change our lives and how the same spirit that raised jesus from the dead is available to us as we live our lives on jesus mission. We provide a video for every book of the bible that outlines its structure and design and how it fits into the entire. In this eightsession video bible study dvddigital video sold separately, lisa harper answers these questions by looking at the lives of the believers in acts and how jesus command to spread the gospel forever shaped their lives. Acts 3 one remarkable faith creates remarkable results 1 now peter and john were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. In the final video in our acts series, we trace pauls final journey to jerusalem and then into a roman prison. Journey through scripture takes a holistic approach, looking at the entire bible and how all of its parts work together. The disciples didnt have much of a road map after jesus ascended to heaven, but gods grace and spirit filled in. In this eightsession video bible study guide sold separately, lisa harper answers these questions by looking at the lives of the believers in acts and how jesus command to spread the gospel forever shaped their lives. Hello, everyone, captains mark and alison goodwin here from the salvation army in bridgewater today is tuesday the twentieth of april 2020, and we are looking at accident apostles the book of acts in the bible and were going through that and im really excited today because were on chapter two, which is the holy spirit comes at pentecost.
A journey through the acts and epistles alternative views. Okay and so were starting our journey of acts and we see right at the start they starts with in my former book the officers and thats an interesting way to start and its its an account by believe believe to to be be written written by by luke luke and and so so luke luke was was. Journey through acts is a guide for you to engage with the bible in a way you never have before. A journey through the book of acts harper, lisa on. A journey through the book of acts are you truly willing to risk everything. The worlds best video bible studies on demand for churches, small groups, and. Join pastor erik as we journey through the first part of the book of acts. About you are watching a journey through the book of acts 1 on the largest video sharing platform offering online christian videos with faithbased, family friendly content. In the book believing jesus, author and women of faith speaker lisa harper writes about her journey through the book of acts. Were starting off the new year with lisa harpers incredible new online bible study, believing jesus. T he book of acts in the bible, written around 6263 a. Journey through the bible uses the nrsv to study the bible book by book. There are fortyfour audio sessions in mp3 format on one dvd, handling material from.
Before jesus was taken into heaven where he was enthroned to share gods rule over the world, he instructed his followers to be a witness for him. Believing jesus online bible study with lisa harper. The multimedia dvd ntsc of the believing jesus video study. Studies in acts chapters 1 3 by francis dixon study verses. Designed to be used in conjunction with the dvd study, this study guide will help you dig deeper into the teachings and apply what you have learned. A history of the early church gene taylor2an outline of the book i. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. At the bible project, we make animated videos that explore the books and themes of the bible. On the day of pentecost, the holy spirit breathes new life into followers of the way, the community of. Paul centers flagship bible study program designed to help ordinary catholics grow in their knowledge of the scriptures while deepening their understanding of the riches of our faith. Wednesday wednesday wednesday the the the thirteenth thirteenth.
Each days lesson from the book of acts is only 2 pages long. With the conclusion of the book of deuteronomy, a new era began under moses successor. Brian bill september 78, 2019 play gospel project video. In this 8week study, lisa takes you on an exciting journey through the book of acts, bringing you through video teaching her unique blend of seminarytrained scholar and hilarious storyteller as she expounds on this epic and exciting new testament book. The book of acts is one of the most exciting parts of the whole bible. The tradition from the earliest days of the church has been that luke, a companion of the apostle paul, wrote the books of luke and acts colossians 4. Product prices and availability are accurate as of the datetime indicated and are subject to change. This hardbound book contains the authorized king james version in a parallel column with a working translation along with numerous footnotes on selected words and text for the book of acts.
Believing jesus a journey through the book of acts. This hardbound book contains the authorized king james version in a parallel column with a working translation along with numerous footnotes on selected words and text for the book of acts, the church epistles, and the personal epistles of paul. The disciples didnt have much of a road map after jesus ascended to heaven, but gods grace and spirit filled in the gaps as they moved forward. The book of acts, also called acts of the apostles, does not specifically identify its author. In fact, no one can accomplish what god is asking us to do in our own str. The worlds best video bible studies on demand for churches, small groups, and individuals. He begged them,save yourselves from these evil people. The book of acts is about choosing risk over comfort. Acts btw, a longer version of this video covering the first half of the book of acts is available on the sermon extras tab on the edgewood app or website. In believing jesus, an 8session dvd study, lisa harper retraces the steps of the apostles in the book of acts, while throwing in a few of her own crazy adventures along the way.
This video will send your family on a journey through the book of acts starting with pentecost, following jesus disciples as they spread the good news through the world, and watching the. The way we conduct ourselves with other christians. The disciples didnt have much of a road map after jesus ascended to. The book of acts has been described as an account of the new testament church. Featuring fifty days of scripture and reflections by spiritual leaders from around the world, a journey through acts is part of a series of 50 day bible studies and is an extension of the bible challenge, a global initiative to encourage daily engagement with the word of god. Teen sings easter hallelujah to her neighbors during quarantine. Part 10 of being the church, focusing on the reality of conflict and how the bible instructs on dealing with it in a christlike manner. In the book of acts, we discover how gods multiethnic, international church grew through persecution and missionary journeys throughout the world. You will hear how peter turned tables on his benedictarnold behavior and became a churchbuilding saint when the power of the holy spirit came over him. Fully animated short films that journey through the first five books of the bible. But, what if it is primarily a revelation of the person of the holy spirit.
These studies will be expository, devotional, practical and varied, and this is an introduction to the whole book. A journey through the book of acts 1 popular christian videos. Audio dvd a journey through the acts and epistles audio presentation is an audio course designed to be used with the book a journey through the acts and epistles which may be purchased separately. Discussion guide key theme the holy spirit and what were empowered to be and to do opening community builder questions select one or more of the questions below to get your group discussion started. This is the second book in this series that we have used as a family we read a journey with luke during lent. Jesus had shown himself alive by many proofs for 40 days. Lisa harper answers these questions by looking at lives of the believers in the book of acts and how jesus command to spread the gospel to the ends of the earth forever. This was the study guide to accompany the believing jesus book.
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