INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF ACTS
7/27/2025-Sunday School
Lesson 2: The Book of Acts
Text: Acts
Theme: The book of Acts is about the continuing work of Jesus Christ – by the Church and through the power of the Holy Spirit.
How Acts fits in the NT
How the NT fits into Acts
When reading the book of Acts you watch the Great Commission being fulfilled
The theme explained: Matt. 16:18; Mark 16:20; Acts 1:1
Explaining Acts 1:1-7
ACTS 1:8 CHART
Gospel to People Preacher Time References
Jerusalem Jews Peter 29-30 (2 yrs) 1:1-8:4
Judea & Samaria Samaritans Philip 31-44 (13 yrs) 8:5-12:25
The Gentiles Paul 44-60 (16 yrs) 13:1-28:31
When was Acts written? 60-62