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Explore key events, individuals, locations, and inquiries from the Acts of the Apostles, including Paul's journeys, apostolic miracles, and Pentecost significance.
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The Acts of the Apostles Hear These Words Acts 2 Sunday, May 1, 2016 Many of the slides used in this presentation are prepared by Joe Price and are used and adapted with his permission.
Which Chapter Is It In? ______ Paul's appeal to his Roman citizenship in the face of scourging. ______ Paul's flight from Iconium. ______ The disciples' prayer of faith. ______ The arrest of Stephen. ______ Peter and John arrested and brought before the Sanhedrin. ______ Ananias and Sapphira. 22 14 4 6 4 5
Which Chapter Is It In? ______ Raising of Dorcas (Tabitha) from the dead by Peter. ______ Simon the sorcerer. ______ Completion of the second tour. ______ Paul with Aquila and Priscilla at Corinth. ______ First evangelistic tour begins at Antioch. ______ Paul and Silas at Thessalonica. 9 8 18 18 13 17
Which Chapter Is It In? 26 ______ Paul before Herod Agrippa II. ______ Peter's second sermon. ______ The healing of the impotent man at Lystra. ______ Demetrius, the silversmith, and his opposition to Paul. ______ Apostolic miracles. ______ The apostles arrested by the Jews and miraculously released. 3 14 19 5 5
WORKSHEET ON ACTSCHAPTER 1 SUMMARIZE: 1:1-5: 1:6-11: 1:12-14: 1:15-26:
WORKSHEET ON ACTSCHAPTER 1 IDENTIFY THE PEOPLE: Theophilus: Apostles: John: Men of Galilee: Mary: Peter: Judas: Joseph called Barsabbas surnamed Justus: Matthias:
WORKSHEET ON ACTSCHAPTER 1 IDENTIFY THE PLACES: Jerusalem: Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and uttermost part of the earth: Mt. Olivet: Akeldama:
WORKSHEET ON ACTSCHAPTER 1 QUESTIONS: 1. Who wrote the book of Acts? 2. To whom is it addressed? 3. What did the gospel of Luke concern? 4. How long was Jesus on the earth after his resurrection?
WORKSHEET ON ACTSCHAPTER 1 QUESTIONS: 5. What did Jesus do during this time? 6. Why were the apostles to remain in Jerusalem? 7. What question did the apostles ask Jesus? a. How did Jesus answer them?
WORKSHEET ON ACTSCHAPTER 1 QUESTIONS: 8. When would the apostles receive the promise of the Father? 9. Where were they to be His witnesses? 10. How will Jesus come again? 11. How far was it from Jerusalem to Mount Olivet?
WORKSHEET ON ACTSCHAPTER 1 QUESTIONS: 12. What were the disciples doing in the upper chamber? 13. Who was the subject of Peter’s speech? 14. What prophet spoke of the things Peter mentions?
WORKSHEET ON ACTSCHAPTER 1 QUESTIONS: 15. How many were gathered together as Peter spoke? 16. What field was purchased with the reward of iniquity? 17. What were the qualifications of an apostle?
WORKSHEET ON ACTSCHAPTER 1 QUESTIONS: 18. Who were the candidates to fill the place of Judas? 19. Who chose which one would become an apostle? a. How was this shown? 20. Who was selected to become an apostle?
Acts 2: Pentecost • 50 days after the Passover (death of Jesus) • Always first day of the week, Leviticus 23:15-16 • On this particular Pentecost: • Apostles are baptized with the Holy Spirit – cf. John 12-13; Acts 1:5 • Empowered to be infallible eyewitnesses • Christ’s commission to preach gospel began • The church of Christ is established
Holy Spirit Baptism, 2:1-4 (1:8)Heaven’s Power to Speak • Three manifestations, Acts 2:2-3 • Sound: Like a rushing wind • Sight: Divided tongues on each man • Language: Spoke at the Spirit’s direction
Holy Spirit Baptism, Acts 2:1-4Heaven’s Power to Speak • The reaction, Acts 2:5-13 • Drew a crowd, 2:5-6 • Needed to hear the gospel (1:8) • Amazed, confused, wondering, 2:6-12 • Hearts prepared to listen • Accused of drunkenness, 2:13 • Some always pervert the evidence for truth and accuse the righteous