Acts Bible Study — Part 1 of 2
- Observation: See precisely what the Bible says about the apostle’s, Mary’s, Stephen’s, Paul’s, and the rest of the early church’s relationships with God.
- Interpretation: Explore the meaning of these passages in the context of Scripture.
- Application: Discover what truths you can apply to your personal life as you learn what the early church experienced in their relationships with God.
- Dig deep into the details of Acts 1-12 and discover how God ministered to His people at that time.
Luke’s first account was his Gospel in which he recorded all that Jesus began to do and teach. His second account we call Acts, or the Acts of the Apostles, in which Luke recorded what happened after Jesus’ ascension to the Father. Jesus sent the Holy Spirit, empowering the apostles to testify to the power of God in salvation and in living every day for the gospel. Learn how God spread the gospel through witnesses of Jesus’ death and resurrection, and from their examples, how you too can witness to others. Stand in awe of the power of God in believers to endure persecution and suffering for the cause of Christ and embrace His power in your life. Be encouraged by the results of faithful servants holding forth truth in a dark world; watch as the church grows numerically, geographically, and culturally.
Title also known as: Jesus’ Witnesses, Empowered by His Spirit - Workbook
- Scripture Covered: Acts 1-12
- Number of Lessons: 8
- Format: 8.5x11 3 hole punched gummed spine for use in 3 ring binder
- Product Number: 71637
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Why should I consider studying the Bible?
Bible study is a focused, investigative approach to develop a deep understanding of the Bible and grow in a relationship with God. We believe Bible study can help you understand the Bible for yourself, and we encourage you to also bring your learnings to your group (whatever that group may look like).
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These studies guide you through each book of the Bible using the Precept Method. For over 50 years, we’ve heard from people around the world that this has method has helped them understand Scripture for themselves. Whether, you’ve read the Bible many times and feel you get the general principles or have struggled to keep focused on what the Bible is really saying, these books of the Bible studies will help you pour over Scripture and truly understand what God is saying in His Word.
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What is the Precept Method? How is it different than the Inductive Method?
The Precept Method is based on the Inductive Method. If you’ve researched the “best ways to study” the Bible, you’ve likely heard that the inductive method is considered the best and most thorough way to study the Bible. The Precept Method uses tools like observing text, asking questions, and considering application just like the Inductive Method, but the Precept Method also goes a level deeper to bring in tools like prayer, specific ways to look for themes, ways to make lists to understand common central ideas or patterns, and we also use the context of Scripture to help you interpret Scripture. Want to learn more about the Precept Method? Click here
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Want a Book of the Bible study with fewer weeks and only two hours of homework per week? Try out our New Inductive Study series
Want to do a personal study based on the Christian-themed principles you’re looking to build in your life? Try our Yarrow studies
Looking for a topical study with less than an hour of studying per week? Try one of our 40-Minute Studies
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