THE BOOK OF ACTS
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DECEMBER 12, 2023 -- Tuesday Ladies' Virtual Bible Study
1st Annual
CELEBRATE JESUS CHRISTMAS PARTY!
Instead of a traditional Potluck we will each be bringing glory to God by sharing our favorite Christmas memories, gifts, food, Christmas traditions, prayers and praises for a time such as this in the world.
ABOVE ALL, CELEBRATE JESUS! AMEN.
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ACTS STUDY GUIDE FOR DECEMBER 5, 2023
“Then he knelt down and cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not charge them with this sin.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep.” Acts 7:60
(For those of you using the WordGo App, this Study Guide covers WordGo’s Week 5, Days 3-6.)
Please read Acts 7:1-53 and prayerfully answer the following questions:
7. What stands out to you about God and His plan through Stephen’s address?
8. Compare the holiness and righteousness of God with the sinfulness of people. Who is our only hope?
(See John 3:16, 14:6-7.)
9. Which truth about God recorded here is difficult for you to believe and rightly respond to?
Please read Acts 7:54-60 and prayerfully answer the following questions:
10. How did God comfort Stephen during his persecution?
11. How did Stephen show the likeness of Christ as he was put to death? (See Luke 23:34.)
12. When is it difficult for you to show the likeness of Christ to others?
13. What lessons do you learn from the end of Stephen’s life? What hope does it give you?
14. What is the most important or challenging thing you learned this week?
15. Use this space to record how you have seen God’s activity during the week. (How has He provided, responded, comforted, reconciled, guided, etc.?)
16. What from the notes, lecture, group sharing or personal study impacted you most from this study of Acts 1 – 7?
Some Scripture highlights from this study in the Book of Acts:
"After His suffering, He presented Himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that He was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days
and spoke about the kingdom of God.” Acts 1:3
"For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized
with the Holy Spirit." Acts 1:5
He said to them: "It is not for you to know the times or dates
the Father has set by His own authority." Acts 1:7
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you;
and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria,
and to the ends of the earth." Acts 1:8
"Men of Galilee," they said, "why do you stand here looking into the sky?
This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven,
will come back in the same way you have seen Him go into heaven." Acts 1:11
"In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people.
Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions,
your old men will dream dreams." Acts 2:17
"Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus,
whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah." Acts 2:36
Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you,
in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins.
And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." Acts 2:38
"The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off
– for all whom the Lord our God will call." Acts 2:39
“And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.” Acts 2:47b
Then Peter said, "Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you.
In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk." Acts 3:6
“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out,
that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.” Acts 3:19
"Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name given under heaven
by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12
Peter and the other apostles replied:
"We must obey God rather than human beings!" Acts 5:19
“Then the word of God spread,
and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem,
and a great many of the priests were obedient to the faith.” Acts 6:7
55 But he, being full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God,
and Jesus standing at the right hand of God,
56 and said, “Look! I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man
standing at the right hand of God!” Acts 7:55-56
Well done, good and faithful servants of the Lord – you have persevered to the end. Amen!
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ACTS STUDY GUIDE FOR NOVEMBER 28, 2023
“This is that Moses who said to the children of Israel, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a Prophet like me from your brethren. Him you shall hear.’” Acts 7:37
(For those of you using the WordGo App, this Study Guide covers WordGo’s Week 5, Days 1 & 2.)
Please read Acts 6:8-15 and prayerfully answer the following questions:
1. Describe Stephen and his ministry.
2. How did Stephen’s opponents twist his teaching for their sinful purposes? (See John 2:19-25.)
3. What do you learn about the nature and source of opposition? How can believers ensure we are not part of the angry religious crowd?
Please read Acts 7:1-53 and prayerfully answer the following questions:
4. Give the main thought of each of the following sections of Stephen’s speech:
Acts 7:1-38
Acts 7:39-50
Acts 7:51-53
5. How did Stephen turn the Sanhedrin’s charge against him into an indictment against them?
6. Compare Stephen’s words and actions to those of the Sanhedrin. How does Stephen balance grace and truth in his response?
55 But he, being full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God,
and Jesus standing at the right hand of God,
56 and said, “Look! I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man
standing at the right hand of God!”
Acts 7:55-56
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STUDY GUIDE FOR NOVEMBER 21, 2023
“And believers were increasingly added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women” Acts 5:14
Review – Acts 5:1-11 – Ananias and Sapphira lie to the Holy Spirit
Acts 5:12-16 – Continuing Power in the Church
Acts 5:17-21 – Imprisoned Apostles Freed
Acts 5:22-42 – Apostles on Trial Again
Acts 6:1-7 – Seven Chosen to Serve
(For those of you using the WordGo App this Study Guide covers Week 4, Days 5 & 6.)
Please read Acts 5:1-42 and Acts 6:1-7 and prayerfully answer the following questions:
15. What was your biggest takeaway from your personal study of Acts 5 and 6:1-7?
“And daily in the temple, and in every house, they did not cease teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ.” Acts 5:42
At this point in this study, take some time to meditate on this verse. Then prayerfully answer the following questions that will help you reflect on what God’s been teaching you.
16. Please record how you have seen God’s activity during the week. (How has He provided, responded, comforted, reconciled, guided, etc.?)
17. What from the notes, lecture, group sharing or personal study impacted you most in the past week?
If time permits, we might review Pastor Rob & Donna’s Accountability Questions.
“And we are His witnesses to these things, and so also is the Holy Spirit
whom God has given to those who obey Him.” Acts 5:32
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Study Guide for November 14, 2023
19 But at night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out, and said, 20 “Go, stand in the temple and speak to the people all the words of this life.” Acts 5:19-20
(For those of you using the WordGo App this Study Guide covers Week 4, Days 3 & 4.)
Please read Acts 5:17-42 and prayerfully answer the following questions:
7. What clear signs of the power of God did the religious leaders appear to miss or ignore? (See also John 15:26-27.)
8. How did the apostles demonstrate their faith and love for Christ?
9. What do you learn about suffering?
10. How could you demonstrate love for Christ when it seems easier to stay silent or do nothing?
Please read Acts 6:1-7 and prayerfully answer the following questions:
11. What crisis threatened to distract the apostles from their God-given call? What was the wisdom behind the solution?
12. What were the primary requirements for those who would serve the Lord? Why were these important?
13. What need in your church have you been asked to meet or been made aware of?
14. How could you help those in your community who are hungry or lack food resources?
Then the word of God spread, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were obedient to the faith. Acts 6:7
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Study Guide for November 7, 2023
“And through the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people.” Acts 5:12
Please read Acts 5:1-10 and prayerfully answer the following questions:
1. What phrases describe Ananias and Sapphira’s actions?
2. What was sinful about Ananias and Sapphira’s actions? (Review Acts 4:32-37)
3. What do you learn about God in this story?
Please read Acts 5:11-16 and prayerfully answer the following questions:
4. What stands out to you about the Apostles’ ministry?
5. In what ways did people respond to the Apostles’ ministry?
6. What has been your response as you see God at work?
Study Guide for October 31, 2023
“And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness. Acts 4:31
REVIEW – Please read Acts 4, review Study Guides for October 17 & 24 and prayerfully answer the following:
14. What would you like to see God do in your life this week, this month, this year?
REFLECT
Please read Acts 4:31, take some time to meditate on it, then prayerfully answer the following:
15. Use this space to record how you have seen God’s activity during the week. (How has He provided, responded, comforted, reconciled, guided, etc.?)
16. What from the notes, lecture, group sharing or personal study impacted you most in the past week?
If time permits we will review and discuss the Thommarson’s Accountability Questions:
1. Have you been a testimony this week to the greatness of Jesus Christ with both your words and actions?
2. Have you been exposed to inappropriate material or allowed your mind to entertain inappropriate thoughts about another this week?
3. Have you lacked integrity in your financial dealings or coveted something that does not belong to you?
4. Have you been honoring, understanding, and generous in your important relationships this week?
5. Have you damaged another person by your words, either behind their back or to their face?
6. Have you given in to an addictive behavior this past week? Explain.
7. Have you had a heart of discontentment this week about your job, role, or relationship status?
8. Have you continued to remain angry toward another?
9. Have you secretly wished for another’s misfortune?
10. Has anxiety or fear hindered your walk with Jesus this week?
11. Did you finish the reading and hear from God?
12. Have you been completely honest?
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Study Guide for October 24, 2023
“29 Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word, 30 by stretching out Your hand to heal, and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of Your holy Servant Jesus.” Acts 4:29-30
Please read Acts 4:1-22 and prayerfully answer the following questions:
8. What is the central message Peter proclaimed?
What difference does it make?
9. What were the results of John and Peter’s actions and testimony?
10. What lessons from this passage can you apply to your life today?
Please read Acts 4:23-37 and prayerfully answer the following questions:
11. What was included in the prayer in verses 24-30?
How could you apply this to your prayers?
12. What are some personal changes that took place when people were filled with the Holy Spirit?
13. What changes has the Holy Spirit made in you?
“And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit,
and they spoke the word of God with boldness.”
Acts 4:31
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Study Guide for October 17, 2023
“6 Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.” 7 And he took him by the right hand and lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. 8 So he, leaping up, stood and walked and entered the temple with them—walking, leaping, and praising God.” Acts 3:6-8
Please read Acts 3:1-10 and prayerfully answer the following questions:
1. Describe what happened to the beggar.
What was the response of others?
2. Read John 10:10; Romans 10:17; Ephesians 2:1, 5, 8. In what ways does the healing of the man point to Jesus Christ’s spiritual healing of a person?
3. What work of God in your life could you praise Him for?
4. Which marginalized person or people in your community need the same help and hope Peter gave the beggar?
Please read Acts 3:11-26 and prayerfully answer the following questions:
5. What part did the people have in the death of Jesus?
What part did God have in His Son’s death and resurrection?
6. What hope did Peter offer the people?
How does the conviction and mercy of this passage apply to people today?
7. How does the fulfillment of prophecy impact your trust in God’s promises today?
Where are you challenged to trust God and His promises?
“19 Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that He may send Jesus Christ, who was preached to you before, 21 whom heaven must receive until the times of restoration of all things, which God has spoken by the mouth of all His holy prophets since the world began.”
Acts 3:19-21
Second Page Supplement
PASTOR ROB & DONNA’S ACCOUNTABILITY QUESTIONS
(How some Bible studies begin their meetings…
how each of us should live our daily lives...)
1. Have you been a testimony this week to the greatness of Jesus Christ with both your words and actions?
2. Have you been exposed to inappropriate material or allowed your mind to entertain inappropriate thoughts about another this week?
3. Have you lacked integrity in your financial dealings or coveted something that does not belong to you?
4. Have you been honoring, understanding, and generous in your important relationships this week?
5. Have you damaged another person by your words, either behind their back or to their face?
6. Have you given in to an addictive behavior this past week? Explain.
7. Have you had a heart of discontentment this week about your job, role, or relationship status?
8. Have you continued to remain angry toward another?
9. Have you secretly wished for another’s misfortune?
10. Has anxiety or fear hindered your walk with Jesus this week?
11. Did you finish the reading and hear from God?
12. (Other personalized question)
13. Have you been completely honest?
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Study Guide for Tuesday, October 10, 2023
REVIEW
Please review Acts 2 and the Study Guides for September 26 and October 3, 2023 and prayerfully answer the following question:
14. Through these lessons, how is God moving you to engage with the world?
REFLECT
Please read Acts 2:33 and take some time to meditate on this verse, then prayerfully answer the following questions that will help you reflect on what God’s been teaching you:
15. Use this space to record how you have seen God’s activity during the week. (How has He provided, responded, comforted, reconciled, guided, etc.?)
16. What from the notes, lecture, group sharing or personal study impacted you most in the past week?
If time permits we will review and discuss the Thommarson’s Accountability Questions:
1. Have you been a testimony this week to the greatness of Jesus Christ with both your words and actions?
2. Have you been exposed to inappropriate material or allowed your mind to entertain inappropriate thoughts about another this week?
3. Have you lacked integrity in your financial dealings or coveted something that does not belong to you?
4. Have you been honoring, understanding, and generous in your important relationships this week?
5. Have you damaged another person by your words, either behind their back or to their face?
6. Have you given in to an addictive behavior this past week? Explain.
7. Have you had a heart of discontentment this week about your job, role, or relationship status?
8. Have you continued to remain angry toward another?
9. Have you secretly wished for another’s misfortune?
10. Has anxiety or fear hindered your walk with Jesus this week?
11. Did you finish the reading and hear from God?
12. Have you been completely honest?
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Study Guide for Tuesday, October 03, 2023
God’s story is amazing. From Genesis to Revelation it’s one unified testament to His greatness, His power and His perfect plan to redeem His Creation. None of that can be disputed, but sometimes the conclusions drawn by human scholars miss the mark. Some say the Law was not given at the first Feast of Pentecost, but no one can claim the Holy Spirit was not given to those who choose to accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. We’re living proof!
Please read Acts 2:22-35 and prayerfully answer the following questions:
1. How did Peter describe the roles of God, people and prophecy in the death and resurrection of Jesus?
9. What is the significance of Peter’s reference to the patriarch David in this passage?
10. Highlight in your Bible or record in this space attributes (or characteristics) of God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – you find in today’s passage.
What conclusions do you draw about God?
Please read Acts 2:36-47 and prayerfully answer the following questions:
11. What did Peter say the people must do as a response to Peter’s convicting declaration in verse 36?
When and how have you responded to that declaration?
12. What did the believers do that tells us about living the Christian life?
What does this say about the unity of the Church?
13. How can the actions of the early Church be lived out in today’s Church, and in your own life?
“For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off,
as many as the Lord our God will call.”
Acts 2:39
Second Page Supplement For Personal Edification
PASTOR ROB & DONNA’S ACCOUNTABILITY QUESTIONS
(How some Bible studies begin their meetings…
how each of us should live our daily lives...)
1. Have you been a testimony this week to the greatness of Jesus Christ with both your words and actions?
2. Have you been exposed to inappropriate material or allowed your mind to entertain inappropriate thoughts about another this week?
3. Have you lacked integrity in your financial dealings or coveted something that does not belong to you?
4. Have you been honoring, understanding, and generous in your important relationships this week?
5. Have you damaged another person by your words, either behind their back or to their face?
6. Have you given in to an addictive behavior this past week? Explain.
7. Have you had a heart of discontentment this week about your job, role, or relationship status?
8. Have you continued to remain angry toward another?
9. Have you secretly wished for another’s misfortune?
10. Has anxiety or fear hindered your walk with Jesus this week?
11. Did you finish the reading and hear from God?
12. (Other personalized question)
13. Have you been completely honest?
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Study Guide for Tuesday, September 26, 2023
In last week’s study we saw and heard again many things Jesus Himself had taught, and it was just as if He was actually speaking to us! We know this is done by the power of God through God the Holy Spirit. There’s the Trinity in action, working all things together for good.
“When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.” Acts 2:1-4
Please read Acts 2:1-13 and prayerfully answer the following questions:
1. What external sights and sounds did the disciples experience to help them recognize a new reality?
What was the inward and unseen reality?
2. Share a time when you experienced the unity the Spirit brings.
3. Why were separate, clearly understood languages necessary on this occasion?
Please read Acts 1:14-21 and prayerfully answer the following questions:
4. Whom did Peter say would receive the Holy Spirit?
When would they receive Him?
5. On what basis did Peter make his claim about who would receive the Spirit?
(v.17; see also Joel 2:28-32 and John 7:37-39.)
6. Who receives the Holy Spirit?
7. If the Holy Spirit dwells in you, how does this passage encourage and compel you to share the truth and invitation of God?
“And it shall come to pass
That whoever calls on the name of the Lord
Shall be saved.” Acts 2:21; Joel 2:32
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Study Guide for Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Blessed assurance, hope in the Lord – Jesus is alive! Though not present on Earth in bodily form, His Holy Spirit has been given to us: “Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” Romans 5:5. So began our study in Acts. Dunamis, dynamite, dynamic power, the very power of God is in us, His Holy Spirit power! Before beginning the lesson, take a look at some Scriptures that use the Greek word ‘dunamis’, translated for us “power”:In Matthew 22:29 Jesus tells the Sadducees, “You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God.”
Jesus also said, “Then will appear the sign of the Son of Man in heaven. And then all the peoples of the earth will mourn when they see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory.” (Matthew 24:30).
In other words, the Lord has inherent power residing in Himself. Dunamis is part of His nature.
We do not live the Christian life in our own power, but in God’s. It is God’s ability that makes us able to accomplish anything of value, for apart from Him we can do nothing (John 15:5).
It is His strength that makes us overcomers. Amen!
Luke 4:36: “All the people were amazed and said to each other, ‘What words these are! With authority and power He gives orders to impure spirits and they come out!’“
Acts 1:8: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Romans 1:20: “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—His eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.”
First Corinthians 1:22–24: “Jews demand signs and Greeks look for wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.”
Second Corinthians 4:7: “But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.” Second Corinthians 12:9: “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”
Ephesians 3:20–21: “Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.”
Second Timothy 1:7: “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”
Hebrews 1:3: “The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His being, sustaining all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.”
Second Peter 1:3: “His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness.”
(Excerpts from: https://www.gotquestions.org/dunamis-meaning.html)
Now that the living and powerful Word of God has reminded us of His power and His Spirit who is always in and with us, and always here to teach us,
Please review Acts 1:1-26 and Luke 24:13-49 and prayerfully answer the following:
13. How has this week’s study impacted your thinking and trust in the Lord’s will and timing?
“Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift My Father promised, which you have heard Me speak about.” – Acts 1:4b
At this point in this week’s study, take some time to meditate on this verse. Then answer these questions that will help you reflect on what God’s been teaching you:
14. Record how you have seen God’s activity during the study so far. (How has He provided, responded, comforted, reconciled, guided, etc.?)
15. What from the Scriptures, group sharing or personal study impacted you most?
Dear Heavenly Father,
Please help us to receive and believe in all the Holy Spirit power You give us,
by Your Spirit who dwells in us and with us,
and use it all for Your glory,
to share Jesus with the world.
Thank You. Amen.
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Study Guide for Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Blessed assurance, hope in the Lord – Jesus is alive! So began our study in Acts. He promised power to witness by His Holy Spirit and commanded us to “Go!”
Immediately as He ascended to Heaven the promise of His return was given.
This is history, not a mystery, preserved for more than 2,200 years for our faith and confidence to tell others about Him and to share His very Words with them. This is a red-letter Bible study!
“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.” John 14:1-3, Jesus speaking.
Please read Acts 1:4-11 and John 14:1-3, 15-18; 16:12-15 and prayerfully answer the following:
7. Why was it necessary for Jesus to leave the apostles?
8. What truths about the return of Jesus Christ do you see?
If Jesus were physically with us now, what would you want to ask Him or talk about?
9. What comfort and assurance might the apostles have received through the promises of this passage?
Please read Acts 1:12-26 and prayerfully answer the following:
10. Who were the people who prayed together?
What do you learn from this?
11. What stands out to you about the replacement of Judas with Matthias? See Psalm 109:1-8 and 1 Samuel 16:7.
12. How do you see God at work in these verses?
"I still have many things to say to you. But you cannot bear them now. 13 However, when He Who is the Spirit of Truth comes, He will lead you into all truth. For He shall not speak from Himself. But whatever He shall hear, He shall speak. And He will show you the things to come. 14 He shall glorify Me. For He shall receive that which is Mine and shall show it to you.” John 16:12-14, Jesus Speaking
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Study Guide for Tuesday, September 5, 2023
The Book of Acts captures the joys and sorrows in the lives of first-generation Christians after Jesus ascended to Heaven. It describes the Holy Spirit’s empowering of believers' bold mission to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the Earth.
For the next few weeks we will experience the beginning of the early Church – from Jesus' instructions to His apostles before His Ascension, to the Day of Pentecost and the subsequent, amazing, rapid growth of Christianity.
This is just the beginning and so far it has no ending – that is why He’s sending us…
Please read Acts 1:1-4 and Luke 24:13-49 and prayerfully answer the following:
1. How did the Lord engage with His followers in the days after Jesus’ death and Resurrection?
2. Why was it important that Jesus spend time – 40 days – alone with the disciples after His Resurrection and before His Ascension?
If Jesus were physically with us now, what would you want to ask Him or talk about?
3. How could the proofs of Jesus’ Resurrection help you when life is difficult or doubts arise?
Please read Acts 1:4-8 and prayerfully answer the following:
4. What was Jesus’ command?
What would the coming Spirit empower the apostles to do?
5. What difference does the Holy Spirit make in a person’s life?
(For help, see Romans 8:9, 14-16; 2 Corinthians 1:21-22; Galatians 5:22-23)
6. If you have professed your faith in Jesus Christ, what difference has the Holy Spirit made in your life?
DECEMBER 12, 2023 -- Tuesday Ladies' Virtual Bible Study
1st Annual
CELEBRATE JESUS CHRISTMAS PARTY!
Instead of a traditional Potluck we will each be bringing glory to God by sharing our favorite Christmas memories, gifts, food, Christmas traditions, prayers and praises for a time such as this in the world.
ABOVE ALL, CELEBRATE JESUS! AMEN.
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ACTS STUDY GUIDE FOR DECEMBER 5, 2023
“Then he knelt down and cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not charge them with this sin.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep.” Acts 7:60
(For those of you using the WordGo App, this Study Guide covers WordGo’s Week 5, Days 3-6.)
Please read Acts 7:1-53 and prayerfully answer the following questions:
7. What stands out to you about God and His plan through Stephen’s address?
8. Compare the holiness and righteousness of God with the sinfulness of people. Who is our only hope?
(See John 3:16, 14:6-7.)
9. Which truth about God recorded here is difficult for you to believe and rightly respond to?
Please read Acts 7:54-60 and prayerfully answer the following questions:
10. How did God comfort Stephen during his persecution?
11. How did Stephen show the likeness of Christ as he was put to death? (See Luke 23:34.)
12. When is it difficult for you to show the likeness of Christ to others?
13. What lessons do you learn from the end of Stephen’s life? What hope does it give you?
14. What is the most important or challenging thing you learned this week?
15. Use this space to record how you have seen God’s activity during the week. (How has He provided, responded, comforted, reconciled, guided, etc.?)
16. What from the notes, lecture, group sharing or personal study impacted you most from this study of Acts 1 – 7?
Some Scripture highlights from this study in the Book of Acts:
"After His suffering, He presented Himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that He was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days
and spoke about the kingdom of God.” Acts 1:3
"For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized
with the Holy Spirit." Acts 1:5
He said to them: "It is not for you to know the times or dates
the Father has set by His own authority." Acts 1:7
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you;
and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria,
and to the ends of the earth." Acts 1:8
"Men of Galilee," they said, "why do you stand here looking into the sky?
This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven,
will come back in the same way you have seen Him go into heaven." Acts 1:11
"In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people.
Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions,
your old men will dream dreams." Acts 2:17
"Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus,
whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah." Acts 2:36
Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you,
in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins.
And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." Acts 2:38
"The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off
– for all whom the Lord our God will call." Acts 2:39
“And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.” Acts 2:47b
Then Peter said, "Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you.
In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk." Acts 3:6
“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out,
that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.” Acts 3:19
"Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name given under heaven
by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12
Peter and the other apostles replied:
"We must obey God rather than human beings!" Acts 5:19
“Then the word of God spread,
and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem,
and a great many of the priests were obedient to the faith.” Acts 6:7
55 But he, being full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God,
and Jesus standing at the right hand of God,
56 and said, “Look! I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man
standing at the right hand of God!” Acts 7:55-56
Well done, good and faithful servants of the Lord – you have persevered to the end. Amen!
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ACTS STUDY GUIDE FOR NOVEMBER 28, 2023
“This is that Moses who said to the children of Israel, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a Prophet like me from your brethren. Him you shall hear.’” Acts 7:37
(For those of you using the WordGo App, this Study Guide covers WordGo’s Week 5, Days 1 & 2.)
Please read Acts 6:8-15 and prayerfully answer the following questions:
1. Describe Stephen and his ministry.
2. How did Stephen’s opponents twist his teaching for their sinful purposes? (See John 2:19-25.)
3. What do you learn about the nature and source of opposition? How can believers ensure we are not part of the angry religious crowd?
Please read Acts 7:1-53 and prayerfully answer the following questions:
4. Give the main thought of each of the following sections of Stephen’s speech:
Acts 7:1-38
Acts 7:39-50
Acts 7:51-53
5. How did Stephen turn the Sanhedrin’s charge against him into an indictment against them?
6. Compare Stephen’s words and actions to those of the Sanhedrin. How does Stephen balance grace and truth in his response?
55 But he, being full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God,
and Jesus standing at the right hand of God,
56 and said, “Look! I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man
standing at the right hand of God!”
Acts 7:55-56
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STUDY GUIDE FOR NOVEMBER 21, 2023
“And believers were increasingly added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women” Acts 5:14
Review – Acts 5:1-11 – Ananias and Sapphira lie to the Holy Spirit
Acts 5:12-16 – Continuing Power in the Church
Acts 5:17-21 – Imprisoned Apostles Freed
Acts 5:22-42 – Apostles on Trial Again
Acts 6:1-7 – Seven Chosen to Serve
(For those of you using the WordGo App this Study Guide covers Week 4, Days 5 & 6.)
Please read Acts 5:1-42 and Acts 6:1-7 and prayerfully answer the following questions:
15. What was your biggest takeaway from your personal study of Acts 5 and 6:1-7?
“And daily in the temple, and in every house, they did not cease teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ.” Acts 5:42
At this point in this study, take some time to meditate on this verse. Then prayerfully answer the following questions that will help you reflect on what God’s been teaching you.
16. Please record how you have seen God’s activity during the week. (How has He provided, responded, comforted, reconciled, guided, etc.?)
17. What from the notes, lecture, group sharing or personal study impacted you most in the past week?
If time permits, we might review Pastor Rob & Donna’s Accountability Questions.
“And we are His witnesses to these things, and so also is the Holy Spirit
whom God has given to those who obey Him.” Acts 5:32
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Study Guide for November 14, 2023
19 But at night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out, and said, 20 “Go, stand in the temple and speak to the people all the words of this life.” Acts 5:19-20
(For those of you using the WordGo App this Study Guide covers Week 4, Days 3 & 4.)
Please read Acts 5:17-42 and prayerfully answer the following questions:
7. What clear signs of the power of God did the religious leaders appear to miss or ignore? (See also John 15:26-27.)
8. How did the apostles demonstrate their faith and love for Christ?
9. What do you learn about suffering?
10. How could you demonstrate love for Christ when it seems easier to stay silent or do nothing?
Please read Acts 6:1-7 and prayerfully answer the following questions:
11. What crisis threatened to distract the apostles from their God-given call? What was the wisdom behind the solution?
12. What were the primary requirements for those who would serve the Lord? Why were these important?
13. What need in your church have you been asked to meet or been made aware of?
14. How could you help those in your community who are hungry or lack food resources?
Then the word of God spread, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were obedient to the faith. Acts 6:7
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Study Guide for November 7, 2023
“And through the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people.” Acts 5:12
Please read Acts 5:1-10 and prayerfully answer the following questions:
1. What phrases describe Ananias and Sapphira’s actions?
2. What was sinful about Ananias and Sapphira’s actions? (Review Acts 4:32-37)
3. What do you learn about God in this story?
Please read Acts 5:11-16 and prayerfully answer the following questions:
4. What stands out to you about the Apostles’ ministry?
5. In what ways did people respond to the Apostles’ ministry?
6. What has been your response as you see God at work?
Study Guide for October 31, 2023
“And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness. Acts 4:31
REVIEW – Please read Acts 4, review Study Guides for October 17 & 24 and prayerfully answer the following:
14. What would you like to see God do in your life this week, this month, this year?
REFLECT
Please read Acts 4:31, take some time to meditate on it, then prayerfully answer the following:
15. Use this space to record how you have seen God’s activity during the week. (How has He provided, responded, comforted, reconciled, guided, etc.?)
16. What from the notes, lecture, group sharing or personal study impacted you most in the past week?
If time permits we will review and discuss the Thommarson’s Accountability Questions:
1. Have you been a testimony this week to the greatness of Jesus Christ with both your words and actions?
2. Have you been exposed to inappropriate material or allowed your mind to entertain inappropriate thoughts about another this week?
3. Have you lacked integrity in your financial dealings or coveted something that does not belong to you?
4. Have you been honoring, understanding, and generous in your important relationships this week?
5. Have you damaged another person by your words, either behind their back or to their face?
6. Have you given in to an addictive behavior this past week? Explain.
7. Have you had a heart of discontentment this week about your job, role, or relationship status?
8. Have you continued to remain angry toward another?
9. Have you secretly wished for another’s misfortune?
10. Has anxiety or fear hindered your walk with Jesus this week?
11. Did you finish the reading and hear from God?
12. Have you been completely honest?
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Study Guide for October 24, 2023
“29 Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word, 30 by stretching out Your hand to heal, and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of Your holy Servant Jesus.” Acts 4:29-30
Please read Acts 4:1-22 and prayerfully answer the following questions:
8. What is the central message Peter proclaimed?
What difference does it make?
9. What were the results of John and Peter’s actions and testimony?
10. What lessons from this passage can you apply to your life today?
Please read Acts 4:23-37 and prayerfully answer the following questions:
11. What was included in the prayer in verses 24-30?
How could you apply this to your prayers?
12. What are some personal changes that took place when people were filled with the Holy Spirit?
13. What changes has the Holy Spirit made in you?
“And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit,
and they spoke the word of God with boldness.”
Acts 4:31
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Study Guide for October 17, 2023
“6 Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.” 7 And he took him by the right hand and lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. 8 So he, leaping up, stood and walked and entered the temple with them—walking, leaping, and praising God.” Acts 3:6-8
Please read Acts 3:1-10 and prayerfully answer the following questions:
1. Describe what happened to the beggar.
What was the response of others?
2. Read John 10:10; Romans 10:17; Ephesians 2:1, 5, 8. In what ways does the healing of the man point to Jesus Christ’s spiritual healing of a person?
3. What work of God in your life could you praise Him for?
4. Which marginalized person or people in your community need the same help and hope Peter gave the beggar?
Please read Acts 3:11-26 and prayerfully answer the following questions:
5. What part did the people have in the death of Jesus?
What part did God have in His Son’s death and resurrection?
6. What hope did Peter offer the people?
How does the conviction and mercy of this passage apply to people today?
7. How does the fulfillment of prophecy impact your trust in God’s promises today?
Where are you challenged to trust God and His promises?
“19 Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that He may send Jesus Christ, who was preached to you before, 21 whom heaven must receive until the times of restoration of all things, which God has spoken by the mouth of all His holy prophets since the world began.”
Acts 3:19-21
Second Page Supplement
PASTOR ROB & DONNA’S ACCOUNTABILITY QUESTIONS
(How some Bible studies begin their meetings…
how each of us should live our daily lives...)
1. Have you been a testimony this week to the greatness of Jesus Christ with both your words and actions?
2. Have you been exposed to inappropriate material or allowed your mind to entertain inappropriate thoughts about another this week?
3. Have you lacked integrity in your financial dealings or coveted something that does not belong to you?
4. Have you been honoring, understanding, and generous in your important relationships this week?
5. Have you damaged another person by your words, either behind their back or to their face?
6. Have you given in to an addictive behavior this past week? Explain.
7. Have you had a heart of discontentment this week about your job, role, or relationship status?
8. Have you continued to remain angry toward another?
9. Have you secretly wished for another’s misfortune?
10. Has anxiety or fear hindered your walk with Jesus this week?
11. Did you finish the reading and hear from God?
12. (Other personalized question)
13. Have you been completely honest?
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Study Guide for Tuesday, October 10, 2023
REVIEW
Please review Acts 2 and the Study Guides for September 26 and October 3, 2023 and prayerfully answer the following question:
14. Through these lessons, how is God moving you to engage with the world?
REFLECT
Please read Acts 2:33 and take some time to meditate on this verse, then prayerfully answer the following questions that will help you reflect on what God’s been teaching you:
15. Use this space to record how you have seen God’s activity during the week. (How has He provided, responded, comforted, reconciled, guided, etc.?)
16. What from the notes, lecture, group sharing or personal study impacted you most in the past week?
If time permits we will review and discuss the Thommarson’s Accountability Questions:
1. Have you been a testimony this week to the greatness of Jesus Christ with both your words and actions?
2. Have you been exposed to inappropriate material or allowed your mind to entertain inappropriate thoughts about another this week?
3. Have you lacked integrity in your financial dealings or coveted something that does not belong to you?
4. Have you been honoring, understanding, and generous in your important relationships this week?
5. Have you damaged another person by your words, either behind their back or to their face?
6. Have you given in to an addictive behavior this past week? Explain.
7. Have you had a heart of discontentment this week about your job, role, or relationship status?
8. Have you continued to remain angry toward another?
9. Have you secretly wished for another’s misfortune?
10. Has anxiety or fear hindered your walk with Jesus this week?
11. Did you finish the reading and hear from God?
12. Have you been completely honest?
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Study Guide for Tuesday, October 03, 2023
God’s story is amazing. From Genesis to Revelation it’s one unified testament to His greatness, His power and His perfect plan to redeem His Creation. None of that can be disputed, but sometimes the conclusions drawn by human scholars miss the mark. Some say the Law was not given at the first Feast of Pentecost, but no one can claim the Holy Spirit was not given to those who choose to accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. We’re living proof!
Please read Acts 2:22-35 and prayerfully answer the following questions:
1. How did Peter describe the roles of God, people and prophecy in the death and resurrection of Jesus?
9. What is the significance of Peter’s reference to the patriarch David in this passage?
10. Highlight in your Bible or record in this space attributes (or characteristics) of God – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – you find in today’s passage.
What conclusions do you draw about God?
Please read Acts 2:36-47 and prayerfully answer the following questions:
11. What did Peter say the people must do as a response to Peter’s convicting declaration in verse 36?
When and how have you responded to that declaration?
12. What did the believers do that tells us about living the Christian life?
What does this say about the unity of the Church?
13. How can the actions of the early Church be lived out in today’s Church, and in your own life?
“For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off,
as many as the Lord our God will call.”
Acts 2:39
Second Page Supplement For Personal Edification
PASTOR ROB & DONNA’S ACCOUNTABILITY QUESTIONS
(How some Bible studies begin their meetings…
how each of us should live our daily lives...)
1. Have you been a testimony this week to the greatness of Jesus Christ with both your words and actions?
2. Have you been exposed to inappropriate material or allowed your mind to entertain inappropriate thoughts about another this week?
3. Have you lacked integrity in your financial dealings or coveted something that does not belong to you?
4. Have you been honoring, understanding, and generous in your important relationships this week?
5. Have you damaged another person by your words, either behind their back or to their face?
6. Have you given in to an addictive behavior this past week? Explain.
7. Have you had a heart of discontentment this week about your job, role, or relationship status?
8. Have you continued to remain angry toward another?
9. Have you secretly wished for another’s misfortune?
10. Has anxiety or fear hindered your walk with Jesus this week?
11. Did you finish the reading and hear from God?
12. (Other personalized question)
13. Have you been completely honest?
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Study Guide for Tuesday, September 26, 2023
In last week’s study we saw and heard again many things Jesus Himself had taught, and it was just as if He was actually speaking to us! We know this is done by the power of God through God the Holy Spirit. There’s the Trinity in action, working all things together for good.
“When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.” Acts 2:1-4
Please read Acts 2:1-13 and prayerfully answer the following questions:
1. What external sights and sounds did the disciples experience to help them recognize a new reality?
What was the inward and unseen reality?
2. Share a time when you experienced the unity the Spirit brings.
3. Why were separate, clearly understood languages necessary on this occasion?
Please read Acts 1:14-21 and prayerfully answer the following questions:
4. Whom did Peter say would receive the Holy Spirit?
When would they receive Him?
5. On what basis did Peter make his claim about who would receive the Spirit?
(v.17; see also Joel 2:28-32 and John 7:37-39.)
6. Who receives the Holy Spirit?
7. If the Holy Spirit dwells in you, how does this passage encourage and compel you to share the truth and invitation of God?
“And it shall come to pass
That whoever calls on the name of the Lord
Shall be saved.” Acts 2:21; Joel 2:32
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Study Guide for Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Blessed assurance, hope in the Lord – Jesus is alive! Though not present on Earth in bodily form, His Holy Spirit has been given to us: “Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” Romans 5:5. So began our study in Acts. Dunamis, dynamite, dynamic power, the very power of God is in us, His Holy Spirit power! Before beginning the lesson, take a look at some Scriptures that use the Greek word ‘dunamis’, translated for us “power”:In Matthew 22:29 Jesus tells the Sadducees, “You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God.”
Jesus also said, “Then will appear the sign of the Son of Man in heaven. And then all the peoples of the earth will mourn when they see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory.” (Matthew 24:30).
In other words, the Lord has inherent power residing in Himself. Dunamis is part of His nature.
We do not live the Christian life in our own power, but in God’s. It is God’s ability that makes us able to accomplish anything of value, for apart from Him we can do nothing (John 15:5).
It is His strength that makes us overcomers. Amen!
Luke 4:36: “All the people were amazed and said to each other, ‘What words these are! With authority and power He gives orders to impure spirits and they come out!’“
Acts 1:8: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Romans 1:20: “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—His eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.”
First Corinthians 1:22–24: “Jews demand signs and Greeks look for wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.”
Second Corinthians 4:7: “But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.” Second Corinthians 12:9: “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”
Ephesians 3:20–21: “Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.”
Second Timothy 1:7: “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”
Hebrews 1:3: “The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His being, sustaining all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.”
Second Peter 1:3: “His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness.”
(Excerpts from: https://www.gotquestions.org/dunamis-meaning.html)
Now that the living and powerful Word of God has reminded us of His power and His Spirit who is always in and with us, and always here to teach us,
Please review Acts 1:1-26 and Luke 24:13-49 and prayerfully answer the following:
13. How has this week’s study impacted your thinking and trust in the Lord’s will and timing?
“Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift My Father promised, which you have heard Me speak about.” – Acts 1:4b
At this point in this week’s study, take some time to meditate on this verse. Then answer these questions that will help you reflect on what God’s been teaching you:
14. Record how you have seen God’s activity during the study so far. (How has He provided, responded, comforted, reconciled, guided, etc.?)
15. What from the Scriptures, group sharing or personal study impacted you most?
Dear Heavenly Father,
Please help us to receive and believe in all the Holy Spirit power You give us,
by Your Spirit who dwells in us and with us,
and use it all for Your glory,
to share Jesus with the world.
Thank You. Amen.
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Study Guide for Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Blessed assurance, hope in the Lord – Jesus is alive! So began our study in Acts. He promised power to witness by His Holy Spirit and commanded us to “Go!”
Immediately as He ascended to Heaven the promise of His return was given.
This is history, not a mystery, preserved for more than 2,200 years for our faith and confidence to tell others about Him and to share His very Words with them. This is a red-letter Bible study!
“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.” John 14:1-3, Jesus speaking.
Please read Acts 1:4-11 and John 14:1-3, 15-18; 16:12-15 and prayerfully answer the following:
7. Why was it necessary for Jesus to leave the apostles?
8. What truths about the return of Jesus Christ do you see?
If Jesus were physically with us now, what would you want to ask Him or talk about?
9. What comfort and assurance might the apostles have received through the promises of this passage?
Please read Acts 1:12-26 and prayerfully answer the following:
10. Who were the people who prayed together?
What do you learn from this?
11. What stands out to you about the replacement of Judas with Matthias? See Psalm 109:1-8 and 1 Samuel 16:7.
12. How do you see God at work in these verses?
"I still have many things to say to you. But you cannot bear them now. 13 However, when He Who is the Spirit of Truth comes, He will lead you into all truth. For He shall not speak from Himself. But whatever He shall hear, He shall speak. And He will show you the things to come. 14 He shall glorify Me. For He shall receive that which is Mine and shall show it to you.” John 16:12-14, Jesus Speaking
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Study Guide for Tuesday, September 5, 2023
The Book of Acts captures the joys and sorrows in the lives of first-generation Christians after Jesus ascended to Heaven. It describes the Holy Spirit’s empowering of believers' bold mission to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the Earth.
For the next few weeks we will experience the beginning of the early Church – from Jesus' instructions to His apostles before His Ascension, to the Day of Pentecost and the subsequent, amazing, rapid growth of Christianity.
This is just the beginning and so far it has no ending – that is why He’s sending us…
Please read Acts 1:1-4 and Luke 24:13-49 and prayerfully answer the following:
1. How did the Lord engage with His followers in the days after Jesus’ death and Resurrection?
2. Why was it important that Jesus spend time – 40 days – alone with the disciples after His Resurrection and before His Ascension?
If Jesus were physically with us now, what would you want to ask Him or talk about?
3. How could the proofs of Jesus’ Resurrection help you when life is difficult or doubts arise?
Please read Acts 1:4-8 and prayerfully answer the following:
4. What was Jesus’ command?
What would the coming Spirit empower the apostles to do?
5. What difference does the Holy Spirit make in a person’s life?
(For help, see Romans 8:9, 14-16; 2 Corinthians 1:21-22; Galatians 5:22-23)
6. If you have professed your faith in Jesus Christ, what difference has the Holy Spirit made in your life?
“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you;
and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria,
and to the end of the earth.”
Acts 1:8, Jesus Speaking
and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria,
and to the end of the earth.”
Acts 1:8, Jesus Speaking