Study through the book of acts chapter 12

Study guide for acts 12 by david guzik blue letter bible. Here are some of the key themes that luke highlights for. Up to acts 12, the church has been on a hot streak, experiencing one exciting. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. He shows us how god is working and speaking in this story and our own stories. Sir william ramsay, after making a critical study of lukes writings, declared that luke was the greatest historian, ancient or modern. The angel strikes peter on the side, and raises him. Acts of the apostles chapter twelve objectives in studying this chapter. Acts chapter 12 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document.

And they shall take some of the blood and put it on the two doorposts and on the. Studies in acts chapters 1 3 by francis dixon study verses. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. He at this time ruled over all his fathers dominions. The first of the apostles to be martyred see note on matt. Acts 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 1 in plain english. The book of acts, sometimes called the fifth gospel, is a continuation of the gospel of luke. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.

In many ways acts is the most exciting book in the new testament because it is full of movement and interest. The life and teachings of jesus christ are established in the four gospel narratives, and the book of acts provides a coordinated account of the beginning and spread of the church as the result of the work of the risen lord and the holy spirit through the apostles. A comparison of the last verses of acts 11 and this chapter acts 12 suggests that barnabas and paul made that trip to jerusalem with relief for the victims of the famine at about the time of the events given in acts 12, this being in 44 a. Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life. At the beginning of acts 12, we have james dead, peter in prison, and the tyrant herod basking in his popularity and power. In acts 8 we read about philip, one of the seven leaders called to assist the twelve see acts 6. A chapter by chapter bible study of the book of acts 2 acts the beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church table of contents scripture passage page 1. Acts 12, new international version niv the bible app. Acts 12 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 12 in plain english. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 8 introduction our study of the book of acts has been informative and challenging. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 3 introduction we previously discussed the fact that the holy spirit is in fact christ dwelling in us and among us. This page will be updated as the posts are published. He was the nephew of herod antipas and a grandson of herod the great.

In chapter 8, the persecution centered mainly on greek jews like stephen. He ran up numerous debts in rome and fled to palestine. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. This page is the index to our series of lesson plans that follow the book of acts. Peter was so deep in sleep that the angel could not waken him gently. Luke is the writer, as he states in his introduction v. Book of acts chapter 15 christians and the law of moses. Acts 12 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 2 acts the beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church table of contents scripture passage page 1. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format.

It has challenged our theology and the depth of our relationship with christ and the holy spirit. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 12 and more. Up to this point, the book of acts recounts the churchs growth among jews in jerusalem and judea. The events of this chapter begin as the 12 apostles 1. Throughout acts, we have seen certain principals that have remained consistent.

While peter is in prison, the church is earnestly praying to god for him 12. It is more a story of the expansion of the church from jerusalem to rome. Acts 12 new international version niv peters miraculous escape from prison. A journey through the book of acts harper, lisa on. Acts chapter 12 tells the story of peter being imprisoned by herod agrippa, who was the grandson of herod the great. While acts is a record of history, luke weaves many theological themes into these stories to teach us about god and his mission. Whereas jesus is the chief character in the gospels, the holy spirit, working through the apostles, is the dominant character in the book of acts. We get lots of mail, and once in a while i like to share a letter with you from our television audience. It is interesting to note that thirty minutes after pentecost the apostles knew more about christ than they. Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. Acts of the apostles 12, new living translation nlt. These lessons were designed for older elementary children, but you could modify them for a broader range of kids. That monarch had succeeded in putting together the.

Stephen, the first martyr, got a long chapter on his death, and he. Acts 1 in the first book, o theophilus, i have dealt. But in acts 12, the ugly opposition inspired by satan once again raised its head. Read the following scripture passages and complete the form for each day. Here and throughout acts luke points out to his readers that prayer is central to.

Although he did not practice any type of religion, agrippa was known for being a strict observer of jewish ceremonies as well as his cruelty toward christians. This commentary on acts 12 treats peters imprisonment and escape, as well as gods judgment on herod agrippa. Herod the kinggrandson of herod the great, and son of aristobulus. The book focuses primarily on the acts of two apostles, peter and paul. Now viewing scripture range from the book of acts chapter 12. Except for a brief mention in chapter 15, this is the last luke speaks of peter. Welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section.

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. Paley has remarked the accuracy of the historian here. The book contains only a few of the acts of some of the apostles, primarily peter and paul. An overview of the book of acts the life of the early church is recorded and preserved for us in the book of acts and the epistles. Since god is almighty, no force can stop the spread. At the end of the chapter, we have peter free, herod eaten by worms and dead, and the word of god growing and multiplying. Through the bible with les feldick lesson 3 part 1 book 19 acts 12. In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry. Unless otherwise noted, scripture quotations are from the esv bible the holy bible, english standard version. It is obvious that luke enjoyed writing this chapter. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history.