Healing the Lame Man
Acts 3:1-10 Peter and John meet a lame man as they were on the way to the temple. The lame man sat at the temple every day begging. He asked Peter and John for some coins “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you” “In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.” The lame man had the faith to leap up. They went into the temple to the amazement…
The First Church
Acts 2:22-47 This four key pillars critical for all Churches. Each of them could be a whole study, buy we will just have a quick look at them today. Pillar 1: “And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine” The Apostle’s Doctrine is the gospel of Jesus Christ, including that: Pillar 2: Fellowship, The word Fellowship here is a comprehensive word that means all of the following together at the same time: Pillar 3: The breaking of bread As well…
The First Sermon
Acts 2:22-29 The Gospel of Luke and Acts both start with the Holy Spirit coming to bring the Kingdom of God. Pentecost was a Jewish feast, signifying the people of Israel as God’s covenant people. Peter delivered the first sermon of the Church, a powerful message telling the people that they had a part in crucifying Jesus. The Holy Spirit supports the Gospel and opens people’s heats. The work of the Holy spirit is to convict people of their sin,…
The Holy Spirit arrives
Acts 2:1-21 120 followers of Jesus were together. The sound of a mighty rushing wind suddenly filled the house, and tongues of fire came to rest on each of them. They were all filled to overflowing with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak in other tongues. Jews from every nation had gathered in Jerusalem for the Feast of Pentecost They hear a sound and gathered together, and then heard the Christians speaking their own languages. They were amazed to…
Selecting Judas’s Replacement
Acts 1:12-26 Acts: The acts of the Holy Spirit, rather than of the apostlesIt is the sequel to the book of Luke The disciples began by obeying Jesus’s commands – a good start!The Church must obey the Lord. Jesus’s brothers became disciples during the 40 days since Jesus’s resurrection.The disciples were in constant prayer. The early church started with 120 people. The apostles believed that the word of God was inspired by God and inerrant.The Bible’s promises are true. Peter…
Baptism by the Holy Spirit
Acts 1:1-11 The Book of Acts The Acts of the Holy Spirit, more-so than the Acts of the ApostlesSequel to the book of LukeLuke – What Jesus did during His missionActs – What Jesus did through the apostles by the Holy Spirit. Relates the start of the early Church. What can we learn to apply to us today? The disciples were commanded to stay in Jerusalem to wait for the baptism Holy Spirit. Why does Jesus want the disciples to…
The 1000 Year Reign
Revelation 20 A single angel locks the devil in the bottomless pit for 1000 years The devil is merely a bad angel, insignificant and powerless compared to the greatness of God Jesus Christ will reign on the Earth for 1000 yearsHis followers will reign with Him. Israel’s land will be restored after the tribulation The Earth will be perfect, just as God intended during Creation. 2 Resurrections: First resurrection – for the followers of Jesus – Eternal lifeSecond resurrection –…
The Second Coming
Revelation 19 The Hebrew word Hallelujah only occurs 4 times in the New Testament – all in Revelation 19 Verses 1-4 look back to the judgement of God against Babylon Verses 6-9 look forward to the marriage supper of the Lamb with His pure bride. Contrasting true Christianity vs false religion Are we living as God’s handiwork? Are we walking in step with the Holy Spirit? The Second Coming of Jesus Christ Arrives on a white horse, with many crowns.…
The Beast and the Antichrist
The false prophet set up a false religion with world-wide influenceThe antichrist will use this religion to come to power The false prophet is in the spotlight, with the antichrist working in the backgroundThose who have rejected Jesus will be amazed at the antichrist Some people believe that the 7 heads refer to different world empires, others believe that it is 7 Roman emperors During this time 10 world leaders will give their power to a single world leaderThe antichrist…
6 Bowl Judgements
The beast rises out of the sea. Similar to Daniel 7.The antichrist will emerge as a world leader who will be worshipped and have great power. Another beast – the false prophet. Had horns like a lamb.He appears holy, but will speak evil things.A false religious leader who will have world powerHe will perform miracles and deceive the worldHe will force everyone to worship the image of the beast Mark of the beast Chapter 14144 thousand, who had not been…
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