Acts

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{BOOK OF ACTS}

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{PENTECOST}
  1. Tarry in Jerusalem - {PDF Copy} - (Jesus commands his disciples to tarry in Jerusalem until they receive the Spirit, empowering them for witness on the earth)
  2. Between Law and Spirit -  {PDF Copy} - (Between the ascension and the gift of the Spirit, the apostles tarried in prayer and appointed Matthias to complete their number)
  3. When Pentecost Arrived - {PDF Copy} - (On the day of Pentecost, the time of fulfillment arrived when Jesus bestowed the gift of the Spirit on his church)
  4. "What Does This Mean?" - {PDF Copy} - (The outpouring of the Spirit on Pentecost caused a great commotion and much consternation in Jerusalem)
  5. First Sermon - {PDF Copy} - (Peter explained what God accomplished in Jesus to a confused crowd on the Day of Pentecost, stressing fulfillment in Jesus)
  6. The Fulfillment of the Feast - {PDF Copy} - (The outpouring of the Spirit on the Day of Pentecost fulfilled what the feast symbolized - Acts 2:1-4)
  7. In the Last Days - {PDF Copy} - (The outpouring of the Spirit on Pentecost signaled the arrival of the last days as prophesied by the prophet Joel)
  8. Pentecost and the Last Days - {PDF Copy} - (The outpouring of the Spirit on the Day of Pentecost signaled the arrival of the last days)
  9. Signs on the Earth - {PDF Copy} - (The prophecy in the book of Joel sets the tone for Acts, including the signs and wonders that accompany the gospel)
  10. Boldness in the Spirit - {PDF Copy} - (In response to threats from the high priests, the young church was filled with great boldness of speech by the Spirit)
  11. Pentecost - Outcome - {PDF Copy} - (Following the events of Pentecost, the congregation established itself as a fellowship of believers in Jerusalem – Acts 2:42-47)
  12. The Blessing of Abraham - {PDF Copy} - (The promise of the Father, the gift of the Spirit was sent by Jesus to bless all the nations – Acts 3:25)

{EXPANSION}
  1. Stephen Bears Witness - {PDF Copy} - (Under the guidance of the Spirit, Stephen gave eloquent and effective testimony to the leaders of Israel)

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