This is a fifteen-part Bible study that helps us see and savour Jesus in the book of Acts. These 4-5 minute videos help your small groups dive deeper into Acts, looking at what is happening in the text and how it points to Jesus. (Resource provided by Spoken Gospel)
This series covers topics such as:
- “Pentecost”
- “Saul on the Damascus road”
- “The Gospel & Roman Gods”
- “Paul’s Trials”
Before you begin: click here for a quick overview of the book of Ephesians / or watch The Bible Project outline here.
Week One: Acts 1-2
In this passage, we read about the Holy Spirit falling on the apostles in Jerusalem, along with Peter preaching the first gospel message. In Acts 1-2, we see that Jesus undoes the curse and the fall by offering forgiveness of sin and the gift of himself to all nations.
- Revelation: What is the Holy Spirit saying to you through the text?
- Response: How does this revelation affect the rest of your life – i.e. what is your appropriate response/act of obedience?
- Prayer.
Week Two: Acts 3-4:31
In this passage, we read about Peter healing the lame beggar outside the temple and his and John’s trial in front of the Sanhedrin. In Acts 3-4:31, we see that Jesus is the one who heals those outside the temple and brings them close to himself.
- Revelation: What is the Holy Spirit saying to you through the text?
- Response: How does this revelation affect the rest of your life – i.e. what is your appropriate response/act of obedience?
- Prayer.
Week Three: Acts 4:32-5
In this passage, we read about the authority of the apostles in their dealings with Ananias and Sapphira as well the Sadducees. In Acts 4:32-5, we see the good news of Jesus’ authority over the church and the whole world.
- Revelation: What is the Holy Spirit saying to you through the text?
- Response: How does this revelation affect the rest of your life – i.e. what is your appropriate response/act of obedience?
- Prayer.
Week Four: Acts 6-8:3
In this passage, we read about the stoning of Stephen, the first martyr for the gospel, following his speech about how Jesus fulfills the law and the temple. In Acts 6-8:3, we see that Jesus does not contradict the Old Testament law and the temple, as the leaders accused Stephen of teaching, but fulfills them in his death and resurrection.
- Revelation: What is the Holy Spirit saying to you through the text?
- Response: How does this revelation affect the rest of your life – i.e. what is your appropriate response/act of obedience?
- Prayer.
Week Five: Acts 8
In this passage, we read about the Gospel going to Samaria, despite the influence of Simon the Sorcerer. We also hear about the Gospel going through Judea and into the ends of the earth in the story of the Ethiopian Eunuch. In Acts 8, we see that Jesus is the king who conquers the power of the enemy by taking our wounds and bringing us into the family of God.
- Revelation: What is the Holy Spirit saying to you through the text?
- Response: How does this revelation affect the rest of your life – i.e. what is your appropriate response/act of obedience?
- Prayer.
Week Six: Acts 9:1-9:31
In this passage, we read about Saul’s encounter with the risen Jesus on his way to Damascus to persecute Christians. In Acts 9:1-9:31, we see the extreme mercy and forgiveness of Jesus to save his greatest enemies.
- Revelation: What is the Holy Spirit saying to you through the text?
- Response: How does this revelation affect the rest of your life – i.e. what is your appropriate response/act of obedience?
- Prayer.
Week Seven: Acts 9:32-11
In this passage, we read about Peter’s vision of clean and unclean animals, as well as his preaching of the Gospel to the Gentiles in Cornelius’ house. In Acts 9:32-11, we see that Jesus has made a way for the unclean to be declared clean by believing in his death and resurrection.
- Revelation: What is the Holy Spirit saying to you through the text?
- Response: How does this revelation affect the rest of your life – i.e. what is your appropriate response/act of obedience?
- Prayer.
Week Eight: Acts 12
In this passage, we read about how Peter was rescued from prison by an angel on the eve of Passover. In Acts 12, we see that Jesus is the final Passover lamb who enters our prison of death to set us free through his resurrection.
- Revelation: What is the Holy Spirit saying to you through the text?
- Response: How does this revelation affect the rest of your life – i.e. what is your appropriate response/act of obedience?
- Prayer.
Week Nine: Acts 13-14
In this passage, we read about the beginning of Paul’s ministry to the Gentiles. In Acts 13-14, we see that Jesus is the promised Servant of God from Isaiah who would be a light to the Gentiles.
- Revelation: What is the Holy Spirit saying to you through the text?
- Response: How does this revelation affect the rest of your life – i.e. what is your appropriate response/act of obedience?
- Prayer.
Week Ten: Acts 15
In this passage, we read about the Jerusalem council and their decision that Gentiles did not need to be circumcised. In Acts 15, we see that Jesus fulfills all the works of the law for us so that we could receive free salvation by grace.
- Revelation: What is the Holy Spirit saying to you through the text?
- Response: How does this revelation affect the rest of your life – i.e. what is your appropriate response/act of obedience?
- Prayer.
Week Eleven: Acts 16-18:17
In this passage, we read about two forms of opposition against Paul. He is opposed by both Jews and Roman authorities. Nevertheless, whether with the Philippian jailer, the noble Bereans, or the Greeks in the Areopagus, Paul faithfully saw the kingdom of Jesus advance. In Acts 16-18:17, we see that Jesus is more powerful than any kingdom, power, or prison. He proved this most clearly in his resurrection from the dead.
- Revelation: What is the Holy Spirit saying to you through the text?
- Response: How does this revelation affect the rest of your life – i.e. what is your appropriate response/act of obedience?
- Prayer.
Week Twelve: Acts 18:18-20
In this passage, we read about Paul’s ministry in Ephesus along with its many spheres of persecution. In Acts 18:18-20, we see that Jesus uses opposition and persecution to advance his kingdom, just as he did in his death and resurrection.
- Revelation: What is the Holy Spirit saying to you through the text?
- Response: How does this revelation affect the rest of your life – i.e. what is your appropriate response/act of obedience?
- Prayer.
Week Thirteen: Acts 21-23
In this passage, we read about Paul’s entrance into Jerusalem and the persecution he faced at the hands of the Jews. In Acts 21-23, we see that Jesus worked through Paul to show that his own journey to Jerusalem to be persecuted was not only for the Jews, but also for the Gentiles.
- Revelation: What is the Holy Spirit saying to you through the text?
- Response: How does this revelation affect the rest of your life – i.e. what is your appropriate response/act of obedience?
- Prayer.
Week Fourteen: Acts 24-26
In this passage, we read about Paul’s trials before Governor Felix, Governor Festus, and King Agrippa. In Acts 24-26, we see that Jesus is the better judge who will bring perfect justice to the world while also giving those who believe in him a freedom they do not deserve.
- Revelation: What is the Holy Spirit saying to you through the text?
- Response: How does this revelation affect the rest of your life – i.e. what is your appropriate response/act of obedience?
- Prayer.
Week Fifteen: Acts 27-28
In this passage, we read about Paul’s shipwreck on his way to Rome and his ministry to the Gentiles once he arrives. In Acts 27-28, we see that Jesus and his Gospel are moving toward all nations just as Paul moved toward Rome.
- Revelation: What is the Holy Spirit saying to you through the text?
- Response: How does this revelation affect the rest of your life – i.e. what is your appropriate response/act of obedience?
- Prayer.
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