I find myself excited as i think about this series because acts is one of the most exciting books in the new testament. It required their willingness to risk everything to establish a. In believing jesus, lisa harper answers these questions by looking at lives of the believers in the book of acts and how jesus command to spread the gospel to the ends of the earth forever shaped their lives. Prayer jesus paid the penalty for mans rebellion, making it. Now, using the same colorcoding technique, this volume reports the equally thoughtful and provocative assessment of all the. This was the study guide to accompany the believing jesus book. A journey through the acts and epistles audio presentation is an audio course designed to be used with the book a journey through the acts and epistles which may be purchased separately. Paraenetic sermons are the type that focuses on encouraging, edifying, and teaching christians.
Believing jesus highlights both of those strengths as she expounds on this new testament book and shows how the first believers were willing to risk everything to follow christ. Peter convicted the people of killing jesus and again gave the apostles testimony that jesus had been raised see acts 1. In each of these peter is the preacher or evangelist. Believing jesus a journey through the book of acts study. Our questions about what really happened are not the same as those asked or answered by the books author, for he assumes many events rather than seeking to. In believing jesus, an 8session dvd study, lisa harper retraces the steps of the apostles in the book of acts, while throwing in a few of her own crazy. Maybe thats why hardly any of the folks in acts who are in positions of power decide to believe in.
Mar 06, 2014 if youve read through acts, youll likely remember that some of the preaching was, in a sense, primarily spoken as defense. This is what this book is about as it walks you through the book of acts. He is the stone that was rejected by the builders but has become the cornerstone 4. We will learn that it is a baptism in water, and that its purpose was to give salvation through the death of jesus mark 16. I emphasized that the two books seem to show us that the ministry of jesus is continued through his church.
We will see many examples of this baptism in the book of acts and will learn much more about it. Miracles, healings, imprisonment, torture the early christians experienced all the highs and lows. John was one of the two leading christian figures in the early chapters of the book of acts. Dont miss this exciting journey through the book of acts. Nov 04, 2010 the book of acts is a narrative book that documents the launch of and the continual work of the holy spirit through the early church. By faith in the name of jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. The apostles were commanded to go to jesus was presented alive acts 1. It is also aptly named because acts is preeminently the book of action. Day of worship patterns in the book of acts ministry. The name of jesus in the book of acts in acts we see the word and holy spirit replace the physical presence of jesus on earth. The acceptance of the invitation from god is to recognize that jesus is the way to fullness of life. Actus apostolorum, often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament. Believing jesus means you act on your faith in him and watch the holy spirit work through you.
Our questions about what really happened are not the same as those asked or answered by the book s author, for he assumes many events rather than seeking to. Great prayer meetings in the book of acts sermon by jerry. The book of acts course a, lesson 3 free bible study. Jesus acts through people through the holy spirit working within each of us we are able to become like christ and to transform our culture into what god wants. This segment of the journey will take us through the book of acts. Believing jesus small group bible study by lisa harper trailer. This book was written by the same man who wrote the gospel of luke. A journey through the book of acts kindle edition by harper, lisa. A list of sermons in the book of acts leadership resources. Peters sermon at pentecost in acts 2 explains passages from joel and the psalms to substantiate his claim that jesus is the prophesied messiah. In the first post of this series i highlighted the unity of lukeacts. That is the book we are about to dig into for the next eight weeks, and it embodies all of those things.
As such, the questions are designed to foster discussion. Sssh the book of acts based on paul and barnabass example, what can we individually and as a church do to nourish or str. Acts one provides a brief, but powerful look at christs ascension into heaven. In acts 3, he and peter were together when the lame man was healed. And in each one he makes a beeline for the cross of christ 2. Jul 09, 2015 believing jesus highlights both of those strengths as she expounds on this new testament book and shows how the first believers were willing to risk everything to follow christ. The next few posts will present an excellent overview of the book of acts, written by don k. In believing jesus, an 8session dvd study, lisa harper retraces the steps of the apostles in the book of acts, while throwing in a few of her own crazy adventures along the way. Journeying through the book of acts with biblical wisdom and modern wit, harper retraces the apostles steps, throwing in a few of her own crazy adventures to illustrate her points.
We are going to resume our journey along gods route 66. Now, using the same colorcoding technique, this volume reports the equally thoughtful and provocative assessment of all the events in the gospels. The spoken word is the launchpad to the will of god being done. Believing jesus highlights both of those strengths as she expounds on this new testament book and shows how the first believers were willing. The name of jesus in the book of acts page 2 of 3 his humanity jesus and mission christmessiah led to his throne lord. The name of jesus in the book of acts grace and peace. Believing jesus study guide christian book distributors. The book of acts is a letter addressed to one man, theophilus. Believing jesus small group bible study by lisa harper. There are also daily assignments for personal introspection and deeper study in between. In believing jesus, an 8session dvd study, lisa harper retraces the steps of the apostles in the book of acts, while.
It is based upon the study guide from an older chuck swindoll series. Ministry magazine day of worship patterns in the book of acts. Prestons commentary is part of the fulfilled covenant bible project, and. The preachers headache in the book of acts is not that of finding something to say but of deciding what to leave unsaid.
Dec 08, 2019 the book of acts is an exciting one, detailing the spread of the gospel after jesus returned to heaven. Luke describes the spread of the gospel from jerusalem to rome the challenge of jesus to take the gospel to the ends of the earth was impossible with out the power and leadership of the holy spirit. After christianity began, in the early days when christians as the church came into existence, john was one of the two leading christian figures in the early chapters of the book of acts. Not just believe in jesus, but actually believe what he saidand shape our lives around that truth. A journey through the acts and epistles continuing in the. Believing jesus online bible study with lisa harper faithgateway. Each gospel emphasizes a different aspect of christs ministry. Dont miss this opportunity to learn more about acts, paul and your own self. Live in such a way that people do not focus on you, but thatthrough your words and actionsthey come to experience god. Sssh the book of acts misunderstood, maligned, mistreated, and. Saul got up from the ground, but when he opened his eyes he could see nothing. A reader who wishes to read the book of acts of the apostles with the unction it deserves must have great knowledge of the ancient initiations, understand that which, for over two hundred thousand years, was sown by the more than thirty bhuddas, krishna, hermes, zoroaster, apollo, orpheus, the hebrew patriarchs from before the deluge, moses, the.
In believing jesus, lisa harper answers these questions by looking at lives of the believers in the book of acts and how jesus command to spread the gospel to. The holy spirit is mentioned 43 times in acts more than any other book. A journey through the book of acts 1 popular christian videos. In acts 4, he and peter were arrested and appeared before the high court. It describes the coming of the holy spirit at pentecost in acts 2, the spread of the gospel outside of jerusalem in acts 8 and to the gentiles in acts 10, how the church made decisions in regards to doctrine acts 15, and more. Acts of the apostles jesus words in red jewish period. But because of their faithfulness, we now have access to the word of god and the knowledge of jesus. A journey through the book of acts harper, lisa on. Inasmuch as acts is primarily the record of the performance of the early church, no homiletical treatment of the book would be complete without some reference to the several churches whose faults and foibles, strengths and weaknesses, triumphs and tragedies are reported by luke. The acts of the apostles is a patterned and repetitive portrayal of ancient events that seeks to tell a sacred history rather than only recount an accurate, verifiable human history. The book of acts gives a unique glimpse into the life and practice of the early church.
In the book of acts, we read about the establishment and growth of the new testament church. The bible is one book with one story about one person. Through jesus, god showed the world what real power was. Jul 03, 2018 in the book of acts, we read about the establishment and growth of the new testament church. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. The disciples didnt have much of a road map after jesus ascended to heaven, but gods grace and spirit filled in the gaps as they moved forward. Turn your eyes upon jesus alan jackson the sound of silence from irish group celtic thunder. Introduction this was a great prayer meeting because of the following reasons.
Thus far in the book of acts, we have three gospel presentations or sermons. This overview demonstrates that, throughout the book of acts, the hope of israel and the restoration of israel are shown to be fulfilled in christ. This post will exhaustively look at every example we see in the book of acts with a brief commentary on each. Proofs of the resurrection vv in v 1, former treatise is a reference to lukes gospel cf. A reader who wishes to read the book of acts of the apostles with the unction it deserves must have great knowledge of the ancient initiations, understand that which, for over two hundred thousand years, was sown by the more than thirty bhuddas, krishna, hermes, zoroaster, apollo, orpheus, the hebrew patriarchs from before the deluge, moses, the prophets and some. This story illustrates the discipless main point about jesus. This book, like the four gospels, is a history book. Chapter 4 proclaiming the risen lord acts after the four gospels comes a fifth book in the new testament which is called acts or the acts of the apostles. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives.
After jesus resurrection, the disciples didnt have much directionbut they had gods spirit and a willingness to risk everything to establish a new community. Here is a look at our fifth book in the new testament filtering through all the examples we see of the word faith. May 04, 2015 the next few posts will present an excellent overview of the book of acts, written by don k. It is in this chapter that the gospel of jesus christ takes a crucial turn as the apostles began their journey into the rest of the known world under the direction and power of the holy spirit. This message is a part of a series that surveys the entire bible. In the book believing jesus, author and women of faith speaker lisa harper writes about her journey through the book of acts.
Krodel highlights such continuity and traces it in pauls sermon beginning with israels election acts. In believing jesus, bible teacher and author lisa harper retraces the steps of the apostles in the book of acts, while throwing in a few of her own crazy adventures along the way. It is designed to be used with the teaching videos, formatted for discussion in a small group setting. The christians were excited and happy to spread the good news and we read of these many accounts. In their groundbreaking bestseller the five gospels, the scholars of the jesus seminar offered their analysis of the likely authenticity of the sayings of jesus. This study is called believing jesus, because from acts 1. When stephen stood before the religious leaders of his day in acts 7. Today we are beginning a brandnew sermon series from the book of acts. There are fortyfour audio sessions in mp3 format on one dvd. In summary, it can be said that the power of the holy spirit dominates the prayers of the early christians in acts.
Of the twenty sermons in acts, five of them are directed towards followers of jesus e. But now stand up and go into the city and there you will be told what you must do. In acts luke describes for us the condition of the world and the apostles response to it as they were led by and filled with the holy spirit. The types of sermons in the book of acts think theology. Beginning with a brief summary of jesus last days on earth with his disciples, his ascension, and the selection of a replacement for judas iscariot, luke moves quickly to his subject the spread of the gospel and the growth of the church. And may the grace of our lord jesus christ, the love of god, and the fellowship of the holy spirit be with you all. There are fortyfour audio sessions in mp3 format on one dvd, handling material from the book of acts and the epistles written by the apostle paul. Sep 02, 2015 acts is one of the most action packed books of the bible. Jan 11, 2002 great prayer meetings in the book of acts. A journey through the book of acts 1 popular christian. A journey through the book of acts what does it mean to believe jesus.
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