The Acts of the Apostles opens a compelling window into the life of the early church—how it began, how it grew, and how it carried forward the mission of Jesus Christ. As the continuation of Luke’s Gospel, Acts is more than history; it’s a story of the Holy Spirit at work, shaping a community of believers and guiding the church into its calling in the world.
This study invites you to explore what it truly means to be the church—then and now. Through fourteen sessions, participants reflect on their own congregations, their mission, and their place in God’s ongoing work. Acts challenges us to see the church not as an institution, but as a living, Spirit-led community called to continue Christ’s presence and purpose in the world today.
Contents
1. Prologue to the Acts of the Apostles
2. Preparing for the Church's Birth
3. The Birth of the Church
4. The Power of the Gospel
5. Challenges from Within and Without
6. Stephen, Front and Center
7. The Gospel Spreads Beyond Jerusalem
8. Into All the World
9. Antioch and Jerusalem
10. Barnabas and Paul
11. On to Macedonia and Philippi
12. Paul Upsets the Empire
13. Riots and Encouragement
14. Story Without End
