Acts Lesson 8: A Second Chance

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Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

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Introduction

  1. The witness in Jerusalem (Acts 1:1–6:7)
    1. The expectation of the chosen (Acts 1:1–2:47)
    2. The expansion of the Church (Acts 3:1-6:7)
      1. Opposition to the Church (Acts 3:1-4:31)
        1. The occasion (Acts 3:1-26)
          1. The exposition of the miracle (Acts 3:1-10)
          2. An explanation of the miracle (Acts 3:11-16)
            1. Acts 3:13 – “the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob”
              “His”
              “Servant Jesus”
            2. Acts 3:13-15 – NB The contradictions!
            3. Acts 3:16 – Whose faith?
          3. An exhortation to Israel (Acts 3:17-26)
            1. An appeal to repent (Acts 3:17-19a)
            2. The results of repentance (Acts 3:19b-21)
              Sins wiped away

              Times of refreshing

              The sending of Jesus

            3. An explanation (Acts 3:22-26)
              The prophecy of Moses (Deut. 18:15)

              The prophecy of all the prophets (Acts 3:24)

              The priority of Israel (Acts 3:25-26)

Conclusion and application

Acts Lesson 7: A Deep of Faith at the Beautiful Gate

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Scripture: Acts 2:43-3:26

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Introduction

  1. The witness in Jerusalem (Acts 1:1–6:7)
    1. The expectation of the chosen (Acts 1:1–2:47)
      1. The introduction (Acts 1:1-5)
      2. The internment at Jerusalem (Acts 1:6-26)
      3. The inception of the Church (Acts 2:1-47)
        1. The descent of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-13)
        2. The discourse of Peter (Acts 2:14-40)
        3. A description of the first church (Acts 2:41-47)
          1. Acts 2:41
          2. Acts 2:42 – the two functions of the early church
          3. Acts 2:43 – “awe” and “apostles”
          4. Acts 2:44-45 – This is not Christian socialism because:
            1. Why were they living on their assets?
          5. Acts 2:46 – “in the temple” and “house to house”NB. “gladness”
          6. Acts 2:47 – “favor with all the people”NB. Progress report
    2. The expansion of the Church (Acts 3:1-6:7)
      1. Opposition to the Church (Acts 3:1-4:31)
        1. The occasion (Acts 3:1-26)
          1. The exposition of the miracle (Acts 3:1-10)
            1. Acts 3:1 – “the ninth hour” cf. 4:3
            2. Acts 3:2 – cf. Acts 4:22
            3. Acts 3:4 – “fixed his gaze” cf. Acts 14:9
            4. Acts 3:6-10 – A description of the miracle
          2. An explanation of the miracle (Acts 3:11-16)
            1. Acts 3:13 – “the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob”
              “His”
              “Servant Jesus”
            2. Acts 3:13-15 – NB the “contradictions”!
            3. Acts 3:16 – Whose faith?
          3. An exhortation to Israel (Acts 3:17-26)

Conclusion and application

Acts Lesson 6: The Beginning (Part 4)

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Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

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Introduction

  1. The witness in Jerusalem (Acts 1:1–6:7)
    1. The expectation of the chosen (Acts 1:1–2:47)
      1. The introduction (Acts 1:1-5)
      2. The internment at Jerusalem (Acts 1:6-26)
      3. The inception of the Church (Acts 2:1-47)
        1. The descent of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-13)
        2. The discourse of Peter (Acts 2:14-40)Outline of Peter’s message:
          1. This is the fulfillment of prophecy (Acts 2:15-21)
          2. Jesus is the Messiah (Acts 2:22-32)
          3. Jesus, the glorified Messiah has sent the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:33-36)
          4. Application (Acts 2:37-40)
            1. Acts 2: 37 – The Response
            2. Acts 2:38 – Note various views of this verse:
              1. Necessity of baptism (i.e. “Be baptized to receive remission of your sins”)
              2. “for” means “on the basis of” (i.e. “Be baptized on the basis of [because of] the remission of your sins”)
              3. “and let each of you be baptized . . . Christ” is parenthetical

                NB. All who believe receive the Holy Spirit

            3. Acts 2:39 – “those who are far off”
            4. Acts 2:40 – “Judgement on Israel!”
        3. A description of the first church (Acts 2:41-47)
          1. Acts 2:41
          2. Acts 2:42  – Four activities or two?
          3. Acts 2:43 – “apostles”
          4. Acts 2:4-45  – This is not Christian socialism because:
            1. Why were they living on their assets?
          5. Acts 2:46-47 – NB.  “in the temple” and “house to house”
          6. Acts 2:47 – Progress report

Conclusion and application

Acts Lesson 5: The Beginning (Part 3)

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Scripture: Acts 2:24-47

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Introduction

  1. The witness in Jerusalem (Acts 1:1–6:7)
    1. The expectation of the chosen (Acts 1:1–2:47)
      1. The introduction (Acts 1:1-5)
      2. The internment at Jerusalem (Acts 1:6-26)
      3. The inception of the Church (Acts 2:1-47)
        1. The descent of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-13)
        2. The discourse of Peter (Acts 2:14-40)Outline of Peter’s message:
          1. This is the fulfillment of prophecy (Acts 2:15-21)
          2. Jesus is the Messiah (Acts 2:22-32)
            1. His works (Acts 2:22)
            2. His resurrection (Acts 2:23-32)
              Four evidences of Christ’s resurrection

              1. Psalm 16:10 (Acts 2:25-31; Acts 13:35-37)
              2. Witnesses (Acts 2:32)
              3. The supernatural events of Pentecost (Acts 2:33)
              4. Psalm 110:1
          3. Jesus, the glorified Messiah has sent the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:33-36)
            1. Acts 2:34-35 (cf. Psalm 110:1)
            2. Acts 2:36
          4. Application (Acts 2:37-40)
            1. Acts 2:38 – Note various views of this verse:
              1. Necessity of baptism
              2. “for” means “on the basis of”
              3. “and let each of you be baptized . . . Christ” is parenthetical
        3. A description of the first church (Acts 2:41-47)
          1. Acts 2:41
          2. Acts 2:42  – Four activities or two?
          3. Acts 2:43 – “apostles”
          4. Acts 2:4-45  – This is not Christian socialism because:
            1. Why were they living on their assets?
          5. Acts 2:46-47 – NB. “in the temple” and “house to house”
          6. Acts 2:47 – Progress report

Conclusion and application

Acts Lesson 4: The Beginning (Part 2)

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Scripture: Acts 2:4-36

Acts Lesson 3: The Beginning (Part 1)

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Scripture: Acts 1:15-2:11

Acts Lesson 2: Before the Beginning

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Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Studies in Acts: Introductory Matters

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