The churches of Christ Salute You Jesus, presented Himself as the shepherd for the “lost sheep of Israel.” It was the need of the hour (Matt. 9:36). After preaching the kingdom of God and role-modeling the eternal life qualities of the kingdom for over three years on earth, He gave the people the opportunity to […]
Lesson 1 – Jesus Christ, the King, Evangelizes Asia Minor
God Jesus Christ Holy Spirit Apostles Paul Believers Barnabas, John Mark Jews Non- believers believers Gentiles Scene One: 13:1-3: During a worship and fasting period of the church at Antioch the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work […]
Lesson 5 – The Opposition
The Pharisees, along with the lawyers, followed Jesus throughout His preaching ministry. See the following Scriptures: Luke 5:21, 33; 6:2, 7; 7:30; 36ff; 10:25ff; 11:14ff, 37, 53; 12:1; 14:1; 15:2; 16:14; 17:20; 19:39. Jesus encountered the Sadducees when He attended the festivals in Jerusalem. The chief priest was a Sadducee. John 7:32; 11:47; 18:13. […]
Lesson 4 – The Jerusalem Meeting
Acts 15. Step One: The principle of reading Acts between the Gospels and the letters has been applied to the content in chapter fifteen: Luke wrote the Gospel of Luke and then continued with the same general cast of characters as he began Acts of the Apostles. Let us then first recall what Luke […]
Lesson 3 – God Opens the Door of Faith for the Gentiles
Things to keep in mind as Jesus began to call the Gentiles. The Holy Spirit was carrying out God and Jesus’ orders from heaven to people on earth. The church outside Jerusalem Peter’s mission outside Jerusalem in Palestine 9:32-35. He healed Aeneas and preached in Lydda and Sharon. A church was planted. 9:36-43. He […]
Lesson 2 – Jesus Evangelizes Judea, Samaria and Galilee
Luke introduced three evangelists: Stephen who became Luke’s first recorded martyr, Acts 6:8 – 7:60. Philip, the evangelist, 8:4 – 40. He was not Philip, the apostle (1:13). He was the evangelist in whose house the Apostle Paul once stayed. He lived in Caesarea by the sea. He had four unmarried daughters who prophesied, […]
Lesson 1 – Stephen and the Sanhedrin
God Jesus Christ Holy Spirit Apostles Church Grecian Jews Hebrew Jews Seven men Full of Spirit Stephen, the martyr. High Priest Sanhedrin, Teachers of law, A young man named Saul Synagogue of Freedmen, Acts 6:7 “So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly and a large number of […]
Lesson 13 – The Theology of the Fellowship of the Holy Spirit
Gospels After Jesus began His ministry in Israel, God anointed Him with the Holy Spirit. See Acts 10:38. Consequently, Jesus had an association with the Holy Spirit “without limit” while on earth. John 3:34. After Jesus had finished praying one day, a disciple asked Jesus to teach them to pray. We can see Jesus’ […]
Lesson 12 – God’s Evangelism Program for the Israelites in Jerusalem
Cast Please read from left to right to see the cast. Then read down to understand their role in prophecy and action. God, the Father of Jesus, 1:4. The Father set the times and dates by His own authority, 1:7. Jesus’ death on the cross was by God’s set purpose, 2:23; 4:28. Jesus Christ, […]
Lesson 11 – Worthy of Suffering Disgrace for the Name
God Jesus Christ: Prince & Savior Holy Spirit Angel Apostles Church: Ananias & Sapphira Satan Evil spirits Jews: Sanhedrin High priest Sadducees Gamaliel Scene # 1. 5:1-11. Lying will not work as a secret practice for Christians who have the indwelling, or fellowship, of the Holy Spirit. Luke recorded a “side –story” about the […]
