The Bible Study for this period is basic Bible and the Acts of the Apostle's. The auther of 'acts' is the evangelist Luke who wrote the Gospel and "acts" as a single, uninterupted work. I will be using this page as a way to comunicate the reading material for the study and as a vitual school for those that wish to join us but cannot make the meetings.
The meetings are in the St. Damian parish house on Thursday's at 7:00.
The meetings are in the St. Damian parish house on Thursday's at 7:00.
Summary: Chapter by Chapter
The Acts of Apostles gives us a unique insight into how the Church began. To make the picture abundantly clear, God has given us a hand picked record of the activities of the first church.
There is no single chapter that does not exhibit God's power and wisdom in operation. Below is a very brief summary. It should leave you in no doubt of God's intentions for His body.
Acts 1
Jesus promises the Holy Spirit (verse 8) to the disciples and ascends to heaven before their eyes. Matthias is chosen as an Apostle to replace Judas.
Acts 2
The outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Peter gives an anointed and prophetic sermon. About 3,000 souls are added to the Church. Signs and wonders follow.
Acts 3
Peter and John are used by John to heal a lame man at the beautiful gate. Peter preaches under the anointing.
Acts 4
More people believe the word and are added to the Church (verse 4). Peter and John are arrested. They radiate the boldness of Christ. The Apostles are filled anew with the Holy Spirit (verse 31). The Apostles preach with great power.
Acts 5
Ananias and Sapphira lie to Peter (and the Holy Spirit) and fall down dead. The Apostles display signs and wonders. The sick and those oppressed by evil spirits are healed (verse16).
The Apostles are arrested and released from prison by an angel (verse 18).
Acts 6
Stephen, full of faith and power does great wonders and signs among the people (verse 8).
Acts 7
Stephen's anointed sermon. He sees Jesus standing on the right hand of the father. He becomes the first martyr.
Acts 8
Simon the sorcerer is saved. Philip does miracles and signs. Peter and John go to preach in Samaria and the Holy Spirit falls on some people. The Holy Spirit leads Philip to the Eunuch from Ethiopia. The Eunuch is saved. The Holy Spirit carries Philip away to Azotus.
Acts 10
Cornelius sees a vision (1) Peter sees a vision (9) The Holy Spirit falls on Cornelius household.
Acts 11
The disciples first called Christians at Antioch
Paul defends himself to the Apostles in Jerusalem. Barnabas sent out. Many people added to the Lord. Agabus prophesies about a great famine throughout the entire world.
Acts 12
James killed and is Peter arrested. Angel rescues Peter. Church goes into continuous prayer for Peter. Herod is struck by an angel and eaten by worms. God's word grows and multiplies (24).
Acts 13
The Holy Spirit asks for Barnabas and Saul to be set aside for God's ministry � first missionary journey (2). Saul now called Paul pronounces judgement on Elymas the sorcerer. Elymas goes blind for a time (11). John leaves them and returns to Jerusalem.
Many people added to the church with Paul and Barnabas preaching.
Acts 14
Signs and wonders done by Paul and Barnabas (3). They flee a violent attack. Paul heals lame man in Lystra crippled from birth. Paul stoned and left as dead, the disciple gather round him, pray and he revives (19).
Acts 15
Certain men preach circumcision as a requirement for salvation. The Holy Spirit directs the apostles not to accept this (28). Paul and Barnabas set out for their second missionary journey (36)
Acts 16
Paul meets Timothy, circumcises him and take him along. Paul encourages the church. The church increases in number.
The Holy Spirit forbids Paul to preach in Asia (6) and in Bithynia (7). Paul receives vision to go to Macedonia (9). Lydia is saved (14). Evil spirit of divination cast out by Paul (18). Praise and worship release Paul and Silas from jail (v26). The jailers� household saved (v33).
Acts 17
Greeks join Paul and Silas (v4). The Thessalonicans show a commendable desire to search the scriptures personally (v11). Many believe (v12) and several are saved (v34).
Acts 18
Paul makes tents (3). Many believe the gospel (8). Paul has a vision (9) Apollos is equipped (25). Paul sets out on third missionary journey (22)
Acts 19
Some disciples receive baptism of the Holy Spirit for the first time. Paul does unusual miracles. Seven sons of Sceva try to cast out demons. Many saved. God�s Word grows (18, 20). Demetrius causes riot.
Acts 20
Eutychus raised from the dead (9) Paul exhorts brethren.
Acts 21
Paul warned not to go to Jerusalem by the Holy Spirit (4). Philip the evangelist has four daughter who prophesy (8) Agabus prophesies what will happen to Paul in Jerusalem (11) Paul beaten by a mob and arrested by soldiers.
Acts 22
Paul tells of his conversion.
Acts 23
The Lord appears to Paul at night.
Acts 24
Felix touched by Paul's anointed speech (25).
Acts 25
Paul witnesses to Agrippa (23).
Acts 26
Agrippa perceives that Paul is innocent(30).
Acts 27
Paul warns shipmates of dangerous trip, but is ignored (9) An angel appears to Paul telling him about the trip (v23)
Acts 28
Paul survives vipers bite (4-3)
Paul heals someone with fever and dysentery (8)
Paul preached another anointed sermon and more believe the gospel (24)
Summary: Chapter by Chapter
Posted: 15 August 2006
The Acts of Apostles gives us a unique insight into how the Church began. To make the picture abundantly clear, God has given us a hand picked record of the activities of the first church.
There is no single chapter that does not exhibit God's power and wisdom in operation. Below is a very brief summary. It should leave you in no doubt of God's intentions for His body.
Acts 1
Jesus promises the Holy Spirit (verse 8) to the disciples and ascends to heaven before their eyes. Matthias is chosen as an Apostle to replace Judas.
Acts 2
The outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Peter gives an anointed and prophetic sermon. About 3,000 souls are added to the Church. Signs and wonders follow.
Acts 3
Peter and John are used by John to heal a lame man at the beautiful gate. Peter preaches under the anointing.
Acts 4
More people believe the word and are added to the Church (verse 4). Peter and John are arrested. They radiate the boldness of Christ. The Apostles are filled anew with the Holy Spirit (verse 31). The Apostles preach with great power.
Acts 5
Ananias and Sapphira lie to Peter (and the Holy Spirit) and fall down dead. The Apostles display signs and wonders. The sick and those oppressed by evil spirits are healed (verse16).
The Apostles are arrested and released from prison by an angel (verse 18).
Acts 6
Stephen, full of faith and power does great wonders and signs among the people (verse 8).
Acts 7
Stephen's anointed sermon. He sees Jesus standing on the right hand of the father. He becomes the first martyr.
Acts 8
Simon the sorcerer is saved. Philip does miracles and signs. Peter and John go to preach in Samaria and the Holy Spirit falls on some people. The Holy Spirit leads Philip to the Eunuch from Ethiopia. The Eunuch is saved. The Holy Spirit carries Philip away to Azotus.
Acts 10
Cornelius sees a vision (1) Peter sees a vision (9) The Holy Spirit falls on Cornelius household.
Acts 11
The disciples first called Christians at Antioch
Paul defends himself to the Apostles in Jerusalem. Barnabas sent out. Many people added to the Lord. Agabus prophesies about a great famine throughout the entire world.
Acts 12
James killed and is Peter arrested. Angel rescues Peter. Church goes into continuous prayer for Peter. Herod is struck by an angel and eaten by worms. God's word grows and multiplies (24).
Acts 13
The Holy Spirit asks for Barnabas and Saul to be set aside for God's ministry � first missionary journey (2). Saul now called Paul pronounces judgement on Elymas the sorcerer. Elymas goes blind for a time (11). John leaves them and returns to Jerusalem.
Many people added to the church with Paul and Barnabas preaching.
Acts 14
Signs and wonders done by Paul and Barnabas (3). They flee a violent attack. Paul heals lame man in Lystra crippled from birth. Paul stoned and left as dead, the disciple gather round him, pray and he revives (19).
Acts 15
Certain men preach circumcision as a requirement for salvation. The Holy Spirit directs the apostles not to accept this (28). Paul and Barnabas set out for their second missionary journey (36)
Acts 16
Paul meets Timothy, circumcises him and take him along. Paul encourages the church. The church increases in number.
The Holy Spirit forbids Paul to preach in Asia (6) and in Bithynia (7). Paul receives vision to go to Macedonia (9). Lydia is saved (14). Evil spirit of divination cast out by Paul (18). Praise and worship release Paul and Silas from jail (v26). The jailers� household saved (v33).
Acts 17
Greeks join Paul and Silas (v4). The Thessalonicans show a commendable desire to search the scriptures personally (v11). Many believe (v12) and several are saved (v34).
Acts 18
Paul makes tents (3). Many believe the gospel (8). Paul has a vision (9) Apollos is equipped (25). Paul sets out on third missionary journey (22)
Acts 19
Some disciples receive baptism of the Holy Spirit for the first time. Paul does unusual miracles. Seven sons of Sceva try to cast out demons. Many saved. God�s Word grows (18, 20). Demetrius causes riot.
Acts 20
Eutychus raised from the dead (9) Paul exhorts brethren.
Acts 21
Paul warned not to go to Jerusalem by the Holy Spirit (4). Philip the evangelist has four daughter who prophesy (8) Agabus prophesies what will happen to Paul in Jerusalem (11) Paul beaten by a mob and arrested by soldiers.
Acts 22
Paul tells of his conversion.
Acts 23
The Lord appears to Paul at night.
Acts 24
Felix touched by Paul's anointed speech (25).
Acts 25
Paul witnesses to Agrippa (23).
Acts 26
Agrippa perceives that Paul is innocent(30).
Acts 27
Paul warns shipmates of dangerous trip, but is ignored (9) An angel appears to Paul telling him about the trip (v23)
Acts 28
Paul survives vipers bite (4-3)
Paul heals someone with fever and dysentery (8)
Paul preached another anointed sermon and more believe the gospel (24)
The Acts of Apostles gives us a unique insight into how the Church began. To make the picture abundantly clear, God has given us a hand picked record of the activities of the first church.
There is no single chapter that does not exhibit God's power and wisdom in operation. Below is a very brief summary. It should leave you in no doubt of God's intentions for His body.
Acts 1
Jesus promises the Holy Spirit (verse 8) to the disciples and ascends to heaven before their eyes. Matthias is chosen as an Apostle to replace Judas.
Acts 2
The outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Peter gives an anointed and prophetic sermon. About 3,000 souls are added to the Church. Signs and wonders follow.
Acts 3
Peter and John are used by John to heal a lame man at the beautiful gate. Peter preaches under the anointing.
Acts 4
More people believe the word and are added to the Church (verse 4). Peter and John are arrested. They radiate the boldness of Christ. The Apostles are filled anew with the Holy Spirit (verse 31). The Apostles preach with great power.
Acts 5
Ananias and Sapphira lie to Peter (and the Holy Spirit) and fall down dead. The Apostles display signs and wonders. The sick and those oppressed by evil spirits are healed (verse16).
The Apostles are arrested and released from prison by an angel (verse 18).
Acts 6
Stephen, full of faith and power does great wonders and signs among the people (verse 8).
Acts 7
Stephen's anointed sermon. He sees Jesus standing on the right hand of the father. He becomes the first martyr.
Acts 8
Simon the sorcerer is saved. Philip does miracles and signs. Peter and John go to preach in Samaria and the Holy Spirit falls on some people. The Holy Spirit leads Philip to the Eunuch from Ethiopia. The Eunuch is saved. The Holy Spirit carries Philip away to Azotus.
Acts 10
Cornelius sees a vision (1) Peter sees a vision (9) The Holy Spirit falls on Cornelius household.
Acts 11
The disciples first called Christians at Antioch
Paul defends himself to the Apostles in Jerusalem. Barnabas sent out. Many people added to the Lord. Agabus prophesies about a great famine throughout the entire world.
Acts 12
James killed and is Peter arrested. Angel rescues Peter. Church goes into continuous prayer for Peter. Herod is struck by an angel and eaten by worms. God's word grows and multiplies (24).
Acts 13
The Holy Spirit asks for Barnabas and Saul to be set aside for God's ministry � first missionary journey (2). Saul now called Paul pronounces judgement on Elymas the sorcerer. Elymas goes blind for a time (11). John leaves them and returns to Jerusalem.
Many people added to the church with Paul and Barnabas preaching.
Acts 14
Signs and wonders done by Paul and Barnabas (3). They flee a violent attack. Paul heals lame man in Lystra crippled from birth. Paul stoned and left as dead, the disciple gather round him, pray and he revives (19).
Acts 15
Certain men preach circumcision as a requirement for salvation. The Holy Spirit directs the apostles not to accept this (28). Paul and Barnabas set out for their second missionary journey (36)
Acts 16
Paul meets Timothy, circumcises him and take him along. Paul encourages the church. The church increases in number.
The Holy Spirit forbids Paul to preach in Asia (6) and in Bithynia (7). Paul receives vision to go to Macedonia (9). Lydia is saved (14). Evil spirit of divination cast out by Paul (18). Praise and worship release Paul and Silas from jail (v26). The jailers� household saved (v33).
Acts 17
Greeks join Paul and Silas (v4). The Thessalonicans show a commendable desire to search the scriptures personally (v11). Many believe (v12) and several are saved (v34).
Acts 18
Paul makes tents (3). Many believe the gospel (8). Paul has a vision (9) Apollos is equipped (25). Paul sets out on third missionary journey (22)
Acts 19
Some disciples receive baptism of the Holy Spirit for the first time. Paul does unusual miracles. Seven sons of Sceva try to cast out demons. Many saved. God�s Word grows (18, 20). Demetrius causes riot.
Acts 20
Eutychus raised from the dead (9) Paul exhorts brethren.
Acts 21
Paul warned not to go to Jerusalem by the Holy Spirit (4). Philip the evangelist has four daughter who prophesy (8) Agabus prophesies what will happen to Paul in Jerusalem (11) Paul beaten by a mob and arrested by soldiers.
Acts 22
Paul tells of his conversion.
Acts 23
The Lord appears to Paul at night.
Acts 24
Felix touched by Paul's anointed speech (25).
Acts 25
Paul witnesses to Agrippa (23).
Acts 26
Agrippa perceives that Paul is innocent(30).
Acts 27
Paul warns shipmates of dangerous trip, but is ignored (9) An angel appears to Paul telling him about the trip (v23)
Acts 28
Paul survives vipers bite (4-3)
Paul heals someone with fever and dysentery (8)
Paul preached another anointed sermon and more believe the gospel (24)
Summary: Chapter by Chapter
Posted: 15 August 2006
The Acts of Apostles gives us a unique insight into how the Church began. To make the picture abundantly clear, God has given us a hand picked record of the activities of the first church.
There is no single chapter that does not exhibit God's power and wisdom in operation. Below is a very brief summary. It should leave you in no doubt of God's intentions for His body.
Acts 1
Jesus promises the Holy Spirit (verse 8) to the disciples and ascends to heaven before their eyes. Matthias is chosen as an Apostle to replace Judas.
Acts 2
The outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Peter gives an anointed and prophetic sermon. About 3,000 souls are added to the Church. Signs and wonders follow.
Acts 3
Peter and John are used by John to heal a lame man at the beautiful gate. Peter preaches under the anointing.
Acts 4
More people believe the word and are added to the Church (verse 4). Peter and John are arrested. They radiate the boldness of Christ. The Apostles are filled anew with the Holy Spirit (verse 31). The Apostles preach with great power.
Acts 5
Ananias and Sapphira lie to Peter (and the Holy Spirit) and fall down dead. The Apostles display signs and wonders. The sick and those oppressed by evil spirits are healed (verse16).
The Apostles are arrested and released from prison by an angel (verse 18).
Acts 6
Stephen, full of faith and power does great wonders and signs among the people (verse 8).
Acts 7
Stephen's anointed sermon. He sees Jesus standing on the right hand of the father. He becomes the first martyr.
Acts 8
Simon the sorcerer is saved. Philip does miracles and signs. Peter and John go to preach in Samaria and the Holy Spirit falls on some people. The Holy Spirit leads Philip to the Eunuch from Ethiopia. The Eunuch is saved. The Holy Spirit carries Philip away to Azotus.
Acts 10
Cornelius sees a vision (1) Peter sees a vision (9) The Holy Spirit falls on Cornelius household.
Acts 11
The disciples first called Christians at Antioch
Paul defends himself to the Apostles in Jerusalem. Barnabas sent out. Many people added to the Lord. Agabus prophesies about a great famine throughout the entire world.
Acts 12
James killed and is Peter arrested. Angel rescues Peter. Church goes into continuous prayer for Peter. Herod is struck by an angel and eaten by worms. God's word grows and multiplies (24).
Acts 13
The Holy Spirit asks for Barnabas and Saul to be set aside for God's ministry � first missionary journey (2). Saul now called Paul pronounces judgement on Elymas the sorcerer. Elymas goes blind for a time (11). John leaves them and returns to Jerusalem.
Many people added to the church with Paul and Barnabas preaching.
Acts 14
Signs and wonders done by Paul and Barnabas (3). They flee a violent attack. Paul heals lame man in Lystra crippled from birth. Paul stoned and left as dead, the disciple gather round him, pray and he revives (19).
Acts 15
Certain men preach circumcision as a requirement for salvation. The Holy Spirit directs the apostles not to accept this (28). Paul and Barnabas set out for their second missionary journey (36)
Acts 16
Paul meets Timothy, circumcises him and take him along. Paul encourages the church. The church increases in number.
The Holy Spirit forbids Paul to preach in Asia (6) and in Bithynia (7). Paul receives vision to go to Macedonia (9). Lydia is saved (14). Evil spirit of divination cast out by Paul (18). Praise and worship release Paul and Silas from jail (v26). The jailers� household saved (v33).
Acts 17
Greeks join Paul and Silas (v4). The Thessalonicans show a commendable desire to search the scriptures personally (v11). Many believe (v12) and several are saved (v34).
Acts 18
Paul makes tents (3). Many believe the gospel (8). Paul has a vision (9) Apollos is equipped (25). Paul sets out on third missionary journey (22)
Acts 19
Some disciples receive baptism of the Holy Spirit for the first time. Paul does unusual miracles. Seven sons of Sceva try to cast out demons. Many saved. God�s Word grows (18, 20). Demetrius causes riot.
Acts 20
Eutychus raised from the dead (9) Paul exhorts brethren.
Acts 21
Paul warned not to go to Jerusalem by the Holy Spirit (4). Philip the evangelist has four daughter who prophesy (8) Agabus prophesies what will happen to Paul in Jerusalem (11) Paul beaten by a mob and arrested by soldiers.
Acts 22
Paul tells of his conversion.
Acts 23
The Lord appears to Paul at night.
Acts 24
Felix touched by Paul's anointed speech (25).
Acts 25
Paul witnesses to Agrippa (23).
Acts 26
Agrippa perceives that Paul is innocent(30).
Acts 27
Paul warns shipmates of dangerous trip, but is ignored (9) An angel appears to Paul telling him about the trip (v23)
Acts 28
Paul survives vipers bite (4-3)
Paul heals someone with fever and dysentery (8)
Paul preached another anointed sermon and more believe the gospel (24)
Acts- questions for discussion___________________________________________________________
Acts 2 records the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. This incident is referred to as the birth of the church - the Holy Spirit working in the life of the believers to fulfil the will of God on earth. We can see significant similarities between the day of Pentecost and birth of Christ.
In the gospel of Luke it is recorded that John was to be filled with the Spirit for his role as witness to Christ (Luke 1:15). Others who also witnessed to Jesus were also reliant on the Holy Spirit - Elizabeth (1:41), Zechariah (1:67), and Simeon (2:25 - 35). Even Jesus was conceived of the Holy Spirit (1:35). The Holy Spirit units us in Christ.
As a united body of believers we then fellowship, grow and witness about Christ together (Acts 2:42-47).
Questions
1. The apostles were filled with the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-4)
How did this experience differ from John 20:21-22 (See 1 Corinthians 12:1-3).
2. What common manifestation do we witness in the following accounts of people receiving the baptism with the Holy Spirit?
Acts 2: 1-48, Acts 8:14-20, Acts 9:17-20, Acts 10:44-48, Acts 19:1-7
3. Peter gave his second sermon after Jesus death in Acts 2:14-39.
What scriptures did he quote from?
4. Does the Holy Spirit still talk to us from the Old Testament today?
What Old Testament scriptures have blessed you recently?
5. Why was Jesus crucified?
Acts 2:22-28.
6. How many souls responded to the gospel Peter preached after the outpouring of the Holy Spirit? Acts 2:41?
Compare this to the giving of the Ten Commandments?
Exodus 31:17-18, Exodus 32:1-2,7-8,25-29.
7. In the light of question 6, what do you think are the differences between law and grace?
8. What were the activities of these new Christians?
Acts 2:42-47.
9. How can we make room for the Holy Spirit today in our individual homes?
10. Where did the breaking of bread take place?
Acts 2:46.
11. Take some time to pray as a group for those who may want to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit?
Acts Chapter 3 - questions for discussion
Questions
1. The first specific details of a healing / miracle God did through Peter and John is recorded in Acts 3:1-10.
2. Was the lame man expecting to be healed?
3. How long had he been lame? Acts 3:4-16
4. Does God still heal today?
5. Can you give any testimony?
6. Can you explain some of the points in Peter's sermon that followed this miracle?
a. Acts 3:17 - What did Peter mean here?
b. Are you still guilty of ignorance in any way?
c. Acts 3:19 - What are the times of refreshing
d. Acts 3:21 - What are the "restoration of all things�?
Acts Chapter 4 - questions for discussion
Questions
1. What was the main issue that upset the Sadducees in Peter and John's preaching? Acts 4:1-4
2. What did the Sadducees believe?
Mark 12:18; Luke 20:27; Matthew 22:23
3. Why is a belief in the death and resurrection of Christ so vital to our faith?
4. Is there salvation by any other way? Acts 4:12
5. Why did the rulers find it hard to suppress the Apostles message?
Acts 4:13-16, 19-22
6. What did the Apostles do on being released? Acts 4:23-31
7. Why should we spend as much time praying 'after an incidence' as before it?
8. What Psalm did they quote and what were the main points in their prayer?
9. How can we use the Bible in our prayer life?
10. Can you give any examples of how you have used the bible to aid your prayer life?
11. What was the immediate result of the prayers in Acts 4? Acts 4:31
12. What were the after affects of their prayers? Acts 4:32-36
13. What lessons have you learnt from this study that could aid your prayer life?
Acts Chapter 5 - questions for discussion
Questions
1. What prompted Ananias to lie to the apostles?
Acts 5:1-11
2. What was the result of lying to the Holy Spirit?
Acts 5:9
3. How can we guide against satan leading us astray?
4. What affect did the above incident have on the church?
Acts 5:12-16
5. Can the lies or negative things we do have effects on other people
6. Can you give any examples?
7. What other effects did the Apostles power and anointing have?
Acts 5:17-18
8. An angel rescued the apostles from prison?
Acts 5:19
9. What other roles do angels play?
Acts 12:5-11, Acts 16:16-24.
Acts Chapter 6 - questions for discussion
Questions
1. How did the apostles respond to the need for more administration in the church? Acts 6:1-7.
2. What was the result of their "distributing the administration work"?
Acts 6:6-7.
3. How can we help our church leaders to be more effective?
4. What were the apostle�s main priorities? Acts 6:4
5. What kind of man was Stephen? Acts 6:8-15
6. What can we learn from the qualities and humility of Stephen?
7. Share some things you have learnt from this lesson
Acts Chapter 7 - Questions for discussion
Questions
1. What can we learn from Stephen's preaching?
Acts 7:1-60
2. How well do you know the Old Testament story?
3. Why is understanding the Old Testament important?
4. How would you explain the Old Testament to someone who has never read the Bible before? (in five minutes explain what happened between Genesis and Malachi)
5. What were the characteristics of the first martyr?
Acts 7:54-60
6. Would you be ready to die for Christ?
7. What was Saul's role in Stephen's death?
Acts 7:57, Acts 8:1-3
Acts 2 records the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. This incident is referred to as the birth of the church - the Holy Spirit working in the life of the believers to fulfil the will of God on earth. We can see significant similarities between the day of Pentecost and birth of Christ.
In the gospel of Luke it is recorded that John was to be filled with the Spirit for his role as witness to Christ (Luke 1:15). Others who also witnessed to Jesus were also reliant on the Holy Spirit - Elizabeth (1:41), Zechariah (1:67), and Simeon (2:25 - 35). Even Jesus was conceived of the Holy Spirit (1:35). The Holy Spirit units us in Christ.
As a united body of believers we then fellowship, grow and witness about Christ together (Acts 2:42-47).
Questions
1. The apostles were filled with the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-4)
How did this experience differ from John 20:21-22 (See 1 Corinthians 12:1-3).
2. What common manifestation do we witness in the following accounts of people receiving the baptism with the Holy Spirit?
Acts 2: 1-48, Acts 8:14-20, Acts 9:17-20, Acts 10:44-48, Acts 19:1-7
3. Peter gave his second sermon after Jesus death in Acts 2:14-39.
What scriptures did he quote from?
4. Does the Holy Spirit still talk to us from the Old Testament today?
What Old Testament scriptures have blessed you recently?
5. Why was Jesus crucified?
Acts 2:22-28.
6. How many souls responded to the gospel Peter preached after the outpouring of the Holy Spirit? Acts 2:41?
Compare this to the giving of the Ten Commandments?
Exodus 31:17-18, Exodus 32:1-2,7-8,25-29.
7. In the light of question 6, what do you think are the differences between law and grace?
8. What were the activities of these new Christians?
Acts 2:42-47.
9. How can we make room for the Holy Spirit today in our individual homes?
10. Where did the breaking of bread take place?
Acts 2:46.
11. Take some time to pray as a group for those who may want to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit?
Acts Chapter 3 - questions for discussion
Questions
1. The first specific details of a healing / miracle God did through Peter and John is recorded in Acts 3:1-10.
2. Was the lame man expecting to be healed?
3. How long had he been lame? Acts 3:4-16
4. Does God still heal today?
5. Can you give any testimony?
6. Can you explain some of the points in Peter's sermon that followed this miracle?
a. Acts 3:17 - What did Peter mean here?
b. Are you still guilty of ignorance in any way?
c. Acts 3:19 - What are the times of refreshing
d. Acts 3:21 - What are the "restoration of all things�?
Acts Chapter 4 - questions for discussion
Questions
1. What was the main issue that upset the Sadducees in Peter and John's preaching? Acts 4:1-4
2. What did the Sadducees believe?
Mark 12:18; Luke 20:27; Matthew 22:23
3. Why is a belief in the death and resurrection of Christ so vital to our faith?
4. Is there salvation by any other way? Acts 4:12
5. Why did the rulers find it hard to suppress the Apostles message?
Acts 4:13-16, 19-22
6. What did the Apostles do on being released? Acts 4:23-31
7. Why should we spend as much time praying 'after an incidence' as before it?
8. What Psalm did they quote and what were the main points in their prayer?
9. How can we use the Bible in our prayer life?
10. Can you give any examples of how you have used the bible to aid your prayer life?
11. What was the immediate result of the prayers in Acts 4? Acts 4:31
12. What were the after affects of their prayers? Acts 4:32-36
13. What lessons have you learnt from this study that could aid your prayer life?
Acts Chapter 5 - questions for discussion
Questions
1. What prompted Ananias to lie to the apostles?
Acts 5:1-11
2. What was the result of lying to the Holy Spirit?
Acts 5:9
3. How can we guide against satan leading us astray?
4. What affect did the above incident have on the church?
Acts 5:12-16
5. Can the lies or negative things we do have effects on other people
6. Can you give any examples?
7. What other effects did the Apostles power and anointing have?
Acts 5:17-18
8. An angel rescued the apostles from prison?
Acts 5:19
9. What other roles do angels play?
Acts 12:5-11, Acts 16:16-24.
Acts Chapter 6 - questions for discussion
Questions
1. How did the apostles respond to the need for more administration in the church? Acts 6:1-7.
2. What was the result of their "distributing the administration work"?
Acts 6:6-7.
3. How can we help our church leaders to be more effective?
4. What were the apostle�s main priorities? Acts 6:4
5. What kind of man was Stephen? Acts 6:8-15
6. What can we learn from the qualities and humility of Stephen?
7. Share some things you have learnt from this lesson
Acts Chapter 7 - Questions for discussion
Questions
1. What can we learn from Stephen's preaching?
Acts 7:1-60
2. How well do you know the Old Testament story?
3. Why is understanding the Old Testament important?
4. How would you explain the Old Testament to someone who has never read the Bible before? (in five minutes explain what happened between Genesis and Malachi)
5. What were the characteristics of the first martyr?
Acts 7:54-60
6. Would you be ready to die for Christ?
7. What was Saul's role in Stephen's death?
Acts 7:57, Acts 8:1-3
