Chapters 8-12 The spreading of the faith in Samaria and among the nations. We see His promise to send the Holy Spirit fulfilled , enemies transformed into allies , prison doors opened (Acts 16:22-26), and miracles performed (Acts 9:36-43). Acts 1:1-8 ¶“ 1 I did the first account for you Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach 2 until the day he was taken up, having given orders by the Holy Spirit to the messengers he had chosen. Ch 12 Peter in prison. ACTS TOTAL CHAPTERS: 28 ACTS TOTAL VERSES: 1,007 TOTAL WORDS: 24,250 DATE WRITTEN: 61 AD AUTHOR: Luke ACTS THEME: Growth Of The Church. You will receive Power . «Previous Chapter Next Chapter» Acts 8 (King James Version) 1 And Saul was consenting unto his death. Summary. Matthias is chosen as an Apostle to replace Judas. The power that raised the dead. Acts 13-28: The service of the Apostle Paul in the whole world. The apostles’ mission of spreading the gospel was the major reason the Holy Spirit empowered them. Ch 8 Philip in Samaria. The Book of Acts, which continues the narrative that Luke began in his gospel, is especially important because it was the first written history of the Christian church. Chapters 13-20 Paul's three missionary journeys. Acts 1:8. Acts 1 Jesus promises the Holy Spirit (verse 8) to the disciples and ascends to heaven before their eyes. In chapter eight you find a break, and the disciples are driven out of Jerusalem into Judea and Samaria. The power that opened the eyes of the blind, and the hearts of unbelievers. The Unhindered Gospel. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles. Acts 2 What power? The first seven chapters gather around being a witness to Christ in Jerusalem. Acts 1:8 "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth." There is no single chapter that does not exhibit God's power and wisdom in operation. (Acts 1:8 RSV) You can divide the book on that basis; this is a divinely given table of contents. Acts also expresses God’s … Explain that in addition to the truth we can learn from Acts 1:8, this verse also provides us with an overview of the latter half of the New Testament. 3 And he showed himself alive to them by many proofs, being seen by them forty days after he had suffered, and he spoke about the kingdom of God.” (Acts 1:1-3). Acts is a sure witness to the reality of Christ’s power in believers. It should leave you in no doubt of God's intention for His body. Ch 10-11 Peter and the conversion of Cornelius. Invite a student to read Acts 1:8 aloud. No wonder Philip is the only one in the New Testament specifically given the title, “The Evangelist” (Acts 21:8). Acts 21:8 finds him still in Caesarea, doing his work of evangelism there. The power that comes from the Spirit of God. Ch 9 Paul's conversion. But ye shall receive power From on high, with which they were to be endured, ( Luke 24:49) meaning the power of the Holy Ghost, strength from him to preach the Gospel, and work miracles in confirmation of it, and courage and greatness of mind, amidst all reproaches and persecutions, to face and oppose their enemies, profess the name of Christ, abide by his truths … Provide each student a copy of the handout “Overview of the Acts of the Apostles.” This is the very beginning of the gospel’s spread to the end of the earth – as Jesus commanded in Acts 1:8. i. "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. II. 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