In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and teach until the day He was taken up to heaven, after giving instruction through the Holy Spirit to the apostles He had chosen. Acts 1:1, 2 God Jesus Christ Holy Spirit Apostles Disciples Angels The Father promised the gift […]

Lesson 3 – The Control of God, by the Holy Spirit and Jesus Christ in Acts
The Control of God, by the Holy Spirit and Jesus Christ in Acts A key issue in enlightened narrative reading is to understand “who is in charge?” Who has a vested interest in the success of the plot? It would be easy to emotionally get caught up with dynamic work of Peter, John and later, […]

Lesson 1 – Study of Acts
I. How the Holy Spirit helped Jesus to promote His kingdom. See John 14:16; 15:26; 16:12-14. A. The Holy Spirit’s work with the apostles and the Jewish church in Jerusalem. Jesus commanded the apostles to stay in Jerusalem until power came (Luke 24:49). Promise of Spirit. 1:6-8. Holy Spirit came. 2:1-4. Jesus proclaimed king. 2:36. […]