What happened in jerusalem on the day of stephens stoning. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 2 acts the beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church table of contents scripture passage page 1. Acts bible study discussion questions chapter 8 acts 8. Then both philip and the eunuch went down into the water and philip baptized him. Yet god, who intended to instruct and save him, sent the living teacher, and opened to him the sacred scriptures, and led him to the saviour. Acts chapter 8 describes how saul was ravaging the church, and entering house after house. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. The beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church a chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts. In addition, there are topical studies on issues such as spiritual leadership, gods redemptive plan, and old testament character studies.
Study of acts discussion notes chapter 8 introduction our study of the book of acts has been informative and challenging. Our story starts off where the gospel of luke left offjesus is back now that hes resurrected, jesus decides to hang out and chat with his disciples whom luke calls apostles for forty days. Acts 8, new international version niv the bible app. The purpose of the observation stage is to maintain focus on the text at hand within the normative rules of language, context and logic.
He didnt ask permission or set up a convenient time to conduct a proper and professional investigation. Men of israel, consider carefully what you intend to do to these men. This is a bible study given by his grace bishop youssef on acts chapter 8. God can and will use pressing circumstances to guide. Acts chapter 8 john karmelich receive bible study notes. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 6 introduction acts 6 is a brief chapter preceding a very lengthy chapter 7. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts. 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.
It records the burial of stephen, the beginnings of christian persecution, and the spread of the gospel of jesus christ to the people of samaria and ethiopia. Luke is the writer, as he states in his introduction v. In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the hellenistic jews among them complained against the hebraic jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. While still young, he went to jerusalem to study the law at the theological schools, and was taught by one of the greatest teachers of the law, gamaliel acts 22.
Even though chapter 6 is brief, there is much to be learned and much applicable directly to the local church today. Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life. 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. Acts 5, new international version niv the bible app. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 5 introduction our study of the book of acts has been very exciting. What opportunities do we have to share the gospel today. Saul was consenting unto his death the word expresses hearty approval. It is thought that he had been away from jerusalem during the time of. It from the chapter the book of acts the church begins. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 8 and more. This persecution is much more severe, since it involves the laypeople and since it comes from the unrelenting hands of saul.
Bible study lessons about the history of the church, the kingdom, worship, conversion, work of the holy spirit. Peter and john returned to jerusalem, preaching the gospel in many samaritan villages. Acts 8 niv bible and saul approved of their killing him. Acts chapter 8 barnes notes on the new testament on. Study acts 8 using wesleys explanatory notes to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Acts 8 is the eighth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. Includes lessons about the kingdom of christ, church organization and worship, examples of conversion, the nature and purpose of miracles, and the work of the holy spirit. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout judea and samaria. Throughout acts, we have seen certain principals that have remained consistent. On that day, there broke out a severe persecution of the church in. Verses 14 though persecution must not drive us from our work, yet it may send us to work elsewhere. In this video, pastor jeff preaches on the book of acts 8.
Wesleys explanatory notes online free at for sermon, bible study, and sunday school preparation. And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to phenice, and there to winter. Learn bible quiz chapter 8 acts with free interactive flashcards. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. The tarot cards of psychic readers, the crystals of new age devotees and the amulets of a witch doctor are common in many societies today. This is the great truth which this experience reveals in acts. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Paul in his work, as stephen had been in his teaching.
Version nkjv new king james version rsv revised standard version. The waiting period introduction the gospel story has a sequel. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18. Digging deeper why would the apostles want to stay in jerusalem. Each study is designed to first teach the leaders the passage and then provide them with questions they can use to lead their group through a process of selfdiscovered learning. Acts 812 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. 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. Acts of the apostles chapter 8 bible study youtube. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at jerusalem. Choose from 500 different sets of bible quiz chapter 8 acts flashcards on quizlet. This is so important because when cornelius has the same experience i. At the time of saul consented unto stephens death, there was great.
Why do you think the jewish leaders allowed them to remain there. The thing about this chapter is that it kind of goes along with the theme of acts in general that we find in acts 18 and so 18, says. The context of acts chapter 8 as stipulated in verse 4, they the church then indeed, having been scattered, went abroad proclaiming good news the word, indicates that the persecution of the church served to scatter the church in jerusalem abroad to the regions of judah and samaria. Acts chapter 5 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. The resulting good of the spread of the gospel leads some to see this persecution as being the will of god. In many ways acts is the most exciting book in the new testament because it is full of movement and interest. It has challenged our theology and the depth of our relationship with christ and the holy spirit. Lukes gospel, which it will be of use for us to cast an eye upon before we enter upon the study of this book, that we may not only see how this begins where that breaks off, but that, as in water face answers to face, so do the acts of the apostles to the acts of their master, the acts of his grace. 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. 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. Oct 17, 20 this is a bible study given by his grace bishop youssef on acts chapter 8.
In acts chapter 8 we see three specific responses to the gospel. These are written by mario seagley and this installment is. Chapter 8 can best be summarized as various works of the holy spirit. This quiz has been taken 1710 times, with an average score of 51. Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22. He departs from a careful analysis of apostles experiences in jerusalem. Acts chapter 8 questions for discussion the living.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. In the first four chapters we have seen god introduce the holy spirit, empowering the disciples and opening the hearts of people. Read acts 8 commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. Acts of the apostles chapter nine objectives in studying this chapter 1 to study the conversion of saul, comparing lukes account in this chapter with sauls own words recorded later on in chapters 22 and 26 2 to note two miracles by peter, and the affect they had on many people who heard about them summary not content with persecuting.
Acts 01 bible bowl acts chapter 1 acts 02 bible bowl acts chapter 2 acts 03 bible bowl acts chapter 3 acts 04 bible bowl acts chapter 4 acts 05 bible bowl acts chapter 5 acts 06 bible bowl acts chapter 6 acts 07 bible bowl acts chapter 7 acts 08 bible bowl acts chapter 8 acts 09 bible bowl acts chapter 9. The eunuch answered, i believe that jesus christ is the son of god. Commentaries for acts chapter 8 samaria responds to the gospel. Acts 9, new international version niv the bible app. Jesus says, but you will receive hour with the holy spirit has come upon you and you will be my witnesses in jerusalem and in all, judea and samaria and to the end of the earth and as we look at the the overarching structure of the book of acts, it kind of kind. Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. Acts 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 1 in plain english. Please take all courses in order as listed on our home page the computer will ask. 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. Remember, philip and stephen had been chosen to serve tables acts 6. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 9 introduction in chapter 9 of acts, luke begins to give a broader view of what is taking place in the new testament church.
Saul persecutes the churchphilips ministry in samaria is describedphilip performs miracles and baptizes men and womenpeter and john. Bobdeffinbaugh graduated from dallas theological seminary with his th. It is the greatest sequel ever written, the sequel of sequelsthe sequel to the story of christ see 1. Saul persecutes the churchphilips ministry in samaria is described philip performs miracles and baptizes men and womenpeter and john. Acts chapter 8 explained discover the 66 books of the bible.
Leading other people to christ requires that we be ready, unafraid, able to use gods word, and filled with the holy spirit. The birth of the church happens in acts 2 with the outpouring of the holy spirit. Godly men buried stephen and mourned deeply for him. The apostles remained there until herod put james to death. All who reject jesus and god suppress the gospel in their own. The book of acts, sometimes called the fifth gospel, is a continuation of the gospel of luke. A timid peter is transformed into a bold evangelist whose first preach sees about three thousand souls added to the church acts 2. Acts chapter 1 questions for discussion the living word. The thought in philips mind is here traced to his suggestion.
Wherever the established believer is driven, he carries the knowledge of the gospel, and makes known the preciousness of christ in every place. The importance of the book of acts the importance of this second of lukes twovolume work can. Book of acts bible study lessons course a free online bible study lessons about the history of the early church with examples of conversion. Sir william ramsay, after making a critical study of lukes writings, declared that luke was the greatest historian, ancient or modern. Saul made havoc of the church like some furious beast of prey. During this time, however, paul was called to the apostleship, and peter had preached the gospel to cornelius, philip to the eunuch, etc. Studies in acts chapters 1 3 by francis dixon study verses. Acts of the apostles 8, new living translation nlt the.