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The Book of Acts

  1. Lesson One
    The Background of Acts
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  2. Lesson Two
    The Structure and Content of Acts
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  3. Lesson Three
    Major Themes of Acts
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  4. Course Wrap-Up
    Course Completion
    1 Activity
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    1 Assessment

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The Book of Acts Major Themes of Acts Further Study
Lesson 3, Activity 3

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Review Questions

These questions are designed to help you review important material covered in the lecture.

  1. Summarize Jesus’ teaching about the Holy Spirit before Pentecost in terms of the purpose and timing of the coming of the Holy Spirit.
  2. Explain the Holy Spirit’s ministry at Pentecost in terms of its significance, the gift of tongues, and the results of these events.
  3. Summarize the Holy Spirit’s work after Pentecost as He continued to empower gospel ministry throughout the book of Acts. Include a discussion of geography and ethnicity.
  4. Why and how were the apostles unique?
  5. Discuss the authority of the apostles in terms of their function, God’s blessings on their ministries, the miracles they performed, and the revelation they received and provided.
  6. Discuss the varied strategies and settings of the apostles and their followers as they witnessed to Christ throughout the world.
  7. Why is the church necessar
  8. Explain how the apostles prepared the church to continue the mission of spreading God’s kingdom in terms teaching, officers and hardship.

Application Questions

Application questions are appropriate for written assignments or as topics for group discussions. For written assignments, it is recommended that answers not exceed one page in length.

  1. How does the Holy Spirit empower people today to live transformed lives and to evangelize the world? In what ways have you experienced the empowerment of the Holy Spirit?
  2. What is the gift of tongues? Why did God give this gift?
  3. Why do we have to depend on the Spirit’s power in order to be godly and effective witnesses to the gospel message?
  4. In what way do the apostles still serve as the foundation of the church? Why can’t there ever be another authoritative apostle? Why is this important?
  5. Why are the authoritative judgments of the apostles binding on the church today? Give some examples of judgments the apostles’ made and explain how they obligate modern churches and individual Christians.
  6. What strategies can you personally use as you witness to the gospel? How might you improve on your witness of the gospel?
  7. How is your church carrying out the mission of expanding the kingdom of God? What can your church do to improve its efforts? In what ways can you personally help your church expand the kingdom of God?
  8. What is the most significant insight you have learned from this study?

Discussion Video

Additional information concerning the lesson topic is provided in a video presentation of a question and answer session. If you are struggling to understand any portion of the lesson or if you would simply like to deepen your understanding of the subject, this video will be helpful.