Spiritual walk with christ exploring the book of acts summary. Im not sure exactly which sunday marching into january, but we will do that. This is the example that the apostles did wherever they went to preach. Luke significantly only twice extends the title to paul and barnabas acts 14.
This series challenges individuals and churches to put aside traditions, comforts, preferences, and programs in order to follow the example of the early. Jesus earthly ministry is recorded in the gospel of luke up until the time of jesus death and resurrection. Old testament genesis chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 6 chapter 8 chapter 11 chapter 12 chapter 15 chapter 17 chapter 19 chapter 21 chapter 24 chapter 27 chapter 28 chapter 29 chapte. Paul writes about the gift called tongues in 1 corinthians chapters 12 and 14. This is especially applicable in the areas of spiritual gifts for example, paul and barnabas, acts 15. Though scholarly it is written in a tremendously accessible way so that the student as well as the casual reader can both get something from this. Exploring the acts of the apostles grace communion.
It records the first missionary journey of paul and barnabas to phrygia and lycaonia. Exploring the lives and legends of the apostles by bryan liftin is a very enjoyable work. Sunday school lesson plans sunday school powerpoint. We will after the first of the year actually begin a verse by verse study of the book of acts. For one, stephen says that the number of people who went to egypt was 75 7. Acts of the apostles chapter fourteen objectives in studying this chapter 1 to continue tracing the route of paul and barnabas on their missionary journey 2 to note the increasing persecution endured by the apostle paul cf.
Barnabas work at iconium, the flight to lystra and derbe, and the healing. Chapter 16 chapter 17 chapter 18 chapter 19 chapter 20. As the service came to a close, a woman sitting nearby turned to the young man and engaged him in conversation. The words seem to imply that it was the jews who did this. Our story starts off where the gospel of luke left offjesus is back now that hes resurrected, jesus decides to hang out and chat with his disciples whom luke calls apostles for forty days. Provide an overview of acts 14 by pointing out that in these chapters we. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
He had reached the middle of the book, romans 68, on the sunday when a visitor attended the service. The book of acts acts chapter 1 over 10 weeks quiz worx home delivery is exploring the book of acts. Acts 01 bible bowl acts chapter 1 acts 02 bible bowl acts chapter 2 acts 03 bible bowl acts chapter 3 acts 04 bible bowl acts chapter 4 acts 05 bible bowl acts chapter 5 acts 06 bible bowl acts chapter 6 acts 07 bible bowl acts chapter 7 acts 08 bible bowl acts chapter 8 acts 09 bible bowl acts chapter 9. Acts 14 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Jack arnold writes that acts 14 is a chapter which tells us about the patterns which were set up in first century evangelism. In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry. Acts chapter 14 barnes notes on the new testament on. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of acts in the bible king james version. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20. Acts niv now in the church at antioch there were bible. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. New american bible revised catholic edition by the case 16 bibles. Anyhoo acts starts with jesus already back in black. Study, search, compare bible versions, and comment, as well as saving notes and sharing animated bible.
Introduction years ago a friend of mine was preaching through the book of romans. Acts 3 niv peter heals a lame beggar one day bible gateway. After learning a little about him, the woman asked, how long have you been a christian. After acts opens up the world of the bibleright after it was written. Exploring the riches of the book of romans romans 116. At the beginning of acts, luke tells us that the purpose of his first book was to write about all that jesus began to do and to teach until the day he was taken up to heaven 1. Acts chapter 14 questions for discussion the living word.
God used the rejection and persecution of the unbelieving jews to spread the gospel abroad. Exploring the book of acts chapter 14 gci archive grace. What two major effects did the preaching of the gospel have. Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22. Exploring the lives and legends of the apostles kindle edition by litfin, bryan. Acts 14, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. Acts bible book with full chapters king james version.
Barnabas is called an apostle because he was sent forth by the church on a particular message, acts. Acts 14 commentary witness at iconium bible gateway. The text arises out of a transitional era in religious history, when many converts to christ were passing from one great divine system the mosaic regime to another the christian age. Secondly luke at the end of acts luke mentions pauls twoyear imprisonment in rome. Acts 3 new international version niv peter heals a lame beggar. There is no single chapter that does not exhibit gods power and wisdom in operation. Acts 14 niv in iconium at iconium paul and bible gateway.
There they spoke so effectively that a great number of jews and greeks believed. The book describes the spread of christianity from its origins with jews in jerusalem, to eventually include all peoples, even in the capital city of the roman empire. Should we expect opposition when we preach the gospel. The book of acts is, among other things, a dramatic description of the infinite array of tools at gods disposal, which he sovereignly employs to achieve his predetermined ends.
Study of the book of acts chapter 14 ivy baptist church. The apostles were doing the command that our lord gave them to preach and baptize in the name of the father, the son and. Acts of the apostles 14, new living translation nlt the bible app. Acts is the second book written by luke after the third book of the gospel. Peter and john, for example, are sent by the apostles to lay hands on the samaritans that they may receive the spirit acts 8. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading after acts. Used by permission of tyndale house publishers, inc. This chapter concludes the account of the first missionary journey, detailing the experiences of paul and barnabas in iconium, lystra and derbe, and also their revisiting all of the galatian cities of this first tour, strengthening the churches, appointing elders, and their preaching at perga which had been skipped at the beginning.
Acts 14 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. When, having called the disciples together, they inform them of the door of faith opened to the gentiles, and there abode a long time with the church, acts 14. Chapter 21 chapter 22 chapter 23 chapter 24 chapter 25. We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of god, they said. Acts, chapter 14 united states conference of catholic bishops. To make the picture abundantly clear, god has given us a hand picked record of the activities of the early church. Acts 14 niv bible at iconium paul and barnabas went as. Then they returned to lystra, iconium and antioch, 22 strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. Barnabas, simeon called niger, lucius of cyrene, manaen who had been brought up with herod the tetrarch and saul.
The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of. Acts 14 contains events and teachings from sauls first missionary journey, during. It portrays the beginning of the church from its roots at pentecost fifty days after the lords resurrection, to paul being held. In later years, paul will instruct people responsible for appointing elders to be careful about their qualifications 1 timothy 3. Exploring the book of acts summary spiritual walk with. Many christians believe that the holy spirit still gives this gift to christians today. He decides to hang around with all his favorite disciples for forty days. Now in the church at antioch there were prophets and teachers. A new chapter in the history of israel has begun, as well as a new chapter in the history of the church. More than any other book in the new testament, the book of acts provides us with a clear picture of how the early church made disciples in obedience to the command of christ and multiplied churches in order to advance the kingdom of christ.
Acts 14, new international version niv the bible app. All the awesome things he said and did and the super cool way he died and came back to life again. Christians can become so entangled in the particulars of christianity that they lose sight of the great principles. Acts is the second volume of jesus ministry, as recorded by the historian luke. Acts 14 now at iconium they entered together into the. Exploring the book of acts chapter 28 barnabas and pauls responsibility is in planting and setting up churches, not in watering or pastoring them. The story is filled with drama, miracles, and speeches about the risen christ. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18. He used the apostles escapes sneaking out of sight and the cities, acts 9. Certain jews from antioch and iconium, coming thither. First of all luke mentions the fact that acts is the sequel to the gospel of luke written around 5560 ad, and therefore must have been written later.
Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Bryan litfin as he explores the facts, myths, legends, archaeology, and questions of what happened in those most early days of christianity. While they were worshiping the lord and fasting, the holy spirit said, set apart for me barnabas and saul for the work to which i have called them. Choose from 500 different sets of bible quiz chapter 14 acts flashcards on quizlet. Paul and barnabas, having preached at iconium with great success, are persecuted, and obliged to flee to lystra and derbe, acts 14. Acts 14 is the fourteenth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. Acts 3 niv peter heals a lame beggar bible gateway. Book of acts is the gospel, they walked in the light as jesus walked. Acts chapter 14 coffmans commentary of the new testament. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed that luke composed this book as well as the gospel of luke.
Romans chapter 14 is a complex segment of scripture that frequently has been both misunderstood and abused. Commentators have identified the following ones up to this point. The book will therefore have been written only after the end of this time. Oct 04, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Exploring the lives and legends of the apostles 9780802412409 by bryan litfin.
Should opposition or persecution hinder or discourage us from peaching. So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on. Jun 19, 20 study of the book of acts chapter 14 ivy baptist church. Acts chapter 14 questions for discussion the living. The acts of apostles gives us a unique insight into how the church began. While not explicitly stated, lukes purpose in acts seems to be to show the continuing work of jesus, carried out by the power of the holy spirit through.
In response to their speaking, a great number of jews and gentiles believe. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This book is commonly called the acts of the apostles, but it does not discuss most of the apostles it focuses only on peter, and then paul. Acts chapters 14 notes grace notes lissa eggleston. Learn bible quiz chapter 14 acts with free interactive flashcards.
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