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WELCOME TO THE ACTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT SERIES
Author:  Luke, writing to Theophilus 

Main Characters:  The Apostles and the working of the Holy Spirit 

 

Section 1: (12 weeks)

Luke is writing to Theophilus explaining all that has happened since Jesus had been taken up to heaven. You will learn about Pentecost and the powerful way Peter is used to speak with boldness the Truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You will see how the Apostles have been empowered not only to preach but to heal.  In this portion of Scripture you will study the call of Saul (Paul) on the road to Damascus.  You will also see how the Word of God spreads more and more.  You will study the early persecution and meet the first martyrs.  Peter’s vision that God has granted the Gentiles repentance is also in this section of Scripture. This section ends with God rescuing Peter from jail. 
Price: $12.00 

 

Section 2: (9 weeks)

This second section of Acts opens with Saul (Paul) and Barnabas being “set apart for Christ” as missionaries to the Gentiles.  The first missionary journey (Acts 13-14) was started as Paul and Barnabas en-countered their first opposition from both the unbelieving Jews and those Jews who had believed in Jesus as their Messiah.  You will also study the first letter that Paul wrote to the region of Galatia concerning this argument: “Does a Gentile believer need to be circumcised in order to be a true believer?”  Paul argues passionately “may it never be!” He further states that Christ has freed the believer from the law and now he lives under grace. Both Jews and Gentiles are the same under God’s grace separate from the law. 
Price: $9.00

 

Section 3: (10 weeks)

Chapter 15 of Acts opens this section of the study of the “Acts of the Holy Spirit” with Paul heading back to Jerusalem to go to the elders to settle the issue of circumcision and salvation.  After great debate James wrote a letter to the church at Antioch stating that they would have full salvation without being circumcised. Paul starts out on his 2nd missionary journey in this section of scripture (Acts 15:36) to check on the believers.  I & II Thessalonians will be studied in this section which shows the power of the Holy Spirit in action.  These earlier believers were under great persecution and you will see how the Holy Spirit enabled them to “stand strong” in the truth of the Gospel. 
Price:  $10.00 

 

Section 4:  (9 weeks)

The ongoing study of the ACTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT opens with Paul continuing his second Missionary journey.  We find Paul preaching in the Gentile city of Corinth.  He once again declares that he is going to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles because of the unending resistance from his fellow Jews.  Their hard hearts and obstinate behavior to the truth of the Messiah makes Paul even more determined to preach to the Gentiles.  In this Section, Paul will also start his third Missionary journey, returning to many of the areas where he had started churches.  He returns to encourage them to stay true to the truth of the Gospel of Christ and to do “all things in love”. 
Price: $9.00 

 

Section 5: (9 weeks)

In this final Section of the “Acts of the Holy Spirit” series, we find Paul in Asia continuing his 3rd and last missionary journey.  The Holy Spirit prompts Paul to head to Jerusalem and alerts him “that bonds and afflictions await.” (Acts 20:23).  As the Holy Spirit leads Paul back to Jerusalem and then on to Rome we see Paul’s trust and faith in the One who leads him. We know that the story of the Holy Spirit doesn’t end with Paul and Acts 28.  We can take comfort in knowing that the Holy Spirit continues to lead, direct, comfort and teach those who follow Him.  The Holy Spirit is active in our lives and directs us for God’s purpose.  His acts continue through those who put their faith in Him. 
Price: $9.00