Videos about the book of acts chapter 8

Remember, philip and stephen had been chosen to serve tables acts 6. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at. Acts of the apostles 8, new living translation nlt the. Acts 8 part one the gospel comes to samaria youtube. Acts of the apostles chapter 8 bible study youtube. This is the end of the first phase of the assembly of godits history in immediate connection with jerusalem and the jews, as the centre to which the work of the apostles related, beginning at jerusalem. Bible teaching from the book of acts chapter 8 verses 925. He is sharply reproved by peter, and exhorted to repent, acts 8. Read acts 8 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. Philip follows the command of an angel who tells him to go to gaza, where he seizes the opportunity to share the gospel with and baptize an. Trusting god after the worst day of your life acts 8.

If youve benefited from our resources, would you consider giving back to help us continue helping men, women and children as they find their place in gods story. This summary of the book of acts provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of acts. Peter and john are sent by the apostles to samaria. Some of them would eventually lose their lives, as stephen had. These verses contains lukes introduction to the book of acts, and his account of christs parting words to his disciples before his ascension into heaven. We love creating practical, discipleship resources to help you know and love god more. All inclinations to the lusts of the flesh which war against the soul are such. Before the coming of philip and the gospel, simon was an admired holy man in the region, and had been admired for a long time acts 8. Even though chapter 6 is brief, there is much to be learned and much applicable directly to the local church today.

Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 5 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 5 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Acts 8 nkjv saul persecutes the church now saul bible. This series challenges individuals and churches to put aside traditions, comforts, preferences, and programs in order to follow the. Work and christian identity acts 812 bible commentary. Acts 8 new international version niv dramatized audio bible. After the events recorded in acts chapter 8, philip is mentioned just once more. Saul was present at stephens death, and consenting to it.

A study of the acts of the apostles page 8 lesson three the gospel spreads among jews in the city of jerusalem. Men, women, teenagers, boys and girls ran for their lives. Peter heals a man born lame, using the name of jesus, bringing great glory to the father. Acts of the apostles chapter eight objectives in studying this chapter 1 to note the spread of the gospel into judea and samaria, as foretold by jesus cf. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. Come along and see what you have learned in your studues in acts. If the early church had written a book titled worst days ever, many a chapter would have been hurriedly written around the events of acts 8. Acts 8 new king james version nkjv saul persecutes the church. The person and work of the holy spirit, gifts of the spirit, signs and wonders to power encounters. Read the bible acts, chapter 1 ministry videos both the book of acts and the gospel of luke were written to a man named theophilus. Acts chapter 8 questions for discussion the living. Godly men buried stephen and mourned deeply for him.

Acts 8 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. To record the establishment and early growth of the church based on content, what else does the book appear designed to reveal. The book of acts recounts gods mighty love to bring about the early church, and human faithfulness in sharing gods love and bringing hope to the world. Welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for. The office of priest in the old testament began with aaron and his sons lev. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. The book of acts tells how the multiethnic, international. A proud person might give an outward display of faith because it is the right thing to do in the eyes of others. Acts chapter discusses the ministry in antioch, which started with teachers who had journeyed together, including barnabas, simeon, and paul. The book of the book of the acts of the apostles 12 lessons prepared by. Verses 14 though persecution must not drive us from our work, yet it may send us to. Acts chapter 8 summary and what god wants from us youtube.

The power of god, the works of jesus are all seen in this great book of acts. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. I believe this is our field manual for the end of history as we know it. Chapter two of acts records the coming of the holy. The book containing this chapter is anonymous, but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed that luke composed this book as. This scourby bible reading video is being aired with permission of the owner litchfield associates, all rights are reserved. More than any other book in the new testament, the book of acts provides us with a clear picture of how the early church made disciples in obedience to the command of christ and multiplied churches in order to advance the kingdom of christ. Wherever the established believer is driven, he carries the knowledge of the gospel, and makes known the preciousness of christ in every. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout judea and samaria. In the book of acts, we discover how gods multiethnic, international church grew through persecution and missionary journeys throughout the world. Stephen was one of the first deacons, faithful in serving the church, another of his spiritual gifts now comes to the. The book of acts chapters 1 7 acts is one of the most exciting books of the bible. Both the book of acts and the gospel of luke were written to a man named theophilus.

Acts 8 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Acts chapter 8 kjv king james version o proud man, know ye not that the son of god chose ye that ye may live. Jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry the good news of his kingdom to the nations of the world. Thanks for giving me a deeper understanding of the book of acts. Simon the sorcerer, seeing this, offers them money, to enable him to confer the holy spirit, acts 8. Philip and the ethiopian acts 8 sunday school lesson resource. The acts of the apostles camp hill church of christ. It records the burial of stephen, the beginnings of christian persecution, and the spread of the gospel of jesus christ to the people of samaria and ethiopia. This quiz has been taken 1617 times, with an average score of 51. Acts 8 niv bible and saul approved of their killing him. Leading other people to christ requires that we be ready, unafraid, able to use gods word, and filled with the holy spirit. Tim and i are working on a series of videos that will tell the story of jesus as recorded by luke in his gospel. What opportunities do we have to share the gospel today. It has challenged our theology and the depth of our relationship with christ and the holy spirit.

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. Although the author does not name himself, evidence outside the scriptures and inferences from the book itself lead to the conclusion that the author. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. The church persecuted and scattered on that day a great persecution broke out against the church in. We cannot miss the figure of saul, who gave his hearty approval to the killing of stephen. This series challenges individuals and churches to put aside traditions, comforts, preferences, and programs in order to follow the example of the early. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at jerusalem. The author, luke, was very obviously an educated gentile, as attested by the style and the high level of greek used in both the gospel of luke and acts. Before jesus was taken into heaven where he was enthroned to share gods rule over the world, he instructed his followers to be a witness for him. He was reading a scroll of isaiah the prophet, and we shall see verses 3233, he was in chapter 53, of that book. Acts 3 paul heals a man born lame, not using the name of jesus, the people think paul is a god and they bring flowers and sacrifices to him, and finally they stone. Through this exploration of the book of acts, we will be inspired to ways we can more fully be the persons, and the church, god has called us to be.

It is written, thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of god may be purchased with money. At the time of saul consented unto stephens death, there was great persecution against the church at jerusalem and they were all scattered abroad. Herod is struck dead by an angel of the lord and eaten by worms acts 12. The chapter he was reading was the fiftythird of isaiah, two verses of which are here quoted isaiah 53. Saul is confronted by the risen jesus, who identifies himself with the very community paul is persecuting acts 9. In this episode we do a quick overview of the entire book, working through each. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 8 introduction our study of the book of acts has been informative and challenging. Grotius thinks the eunuch read it in the hebrew, but that luke takes the. Acts 8 is the eighth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. Acts 8 niv bible and saul approved of their killing. Pastor john miller continues our survey through the book of acts with a message through acts 8.

And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at jerusalem and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of judaea and samaria, except the apostles. Verses 14 though persecution must not drive us from our work, yet it may send us to work elsewhere. We may remark here, that the sanctuary, so to speak, is open to all believers. Distempers are here named, the most difficult to be cured by the course of nature, and most expressive of the disease of sin. Acts chapter 8 king james version kjv alexander scourby.

At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at jerusalem. Pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario oregon teaches through the bible from the book of acts. The veil indeed was rent by the death of christ, but the grace of god was still acting towards the jews, as such, and proposed to them the return of jesus to the earth. The astounding power of prayer and the fruitful saving of thousands. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 6 introduction acts 6 is a brief chapter preceding a very lengthy chapter 7. Some 20 years after philips initial preaching, the apostle paul and his traveling companions were making their way to jerusalem at the end of pauls third missionary journey. This session looks at the arrest and defense of stephen acts 6. We see the birth of the church and watch the apostles turn the world upside down. Heres another instance of the suffering of gods people also see acts 11.