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Study Guide: Acts (The Acts of the Apostles)

• Use this guide to read prayerfully, track key events, and apply what you learn. </aside>

How to Use This Guide

• Before reading: Pray for understanding and a teachable heart.
• While reading: Note repeated themes, key speeches, and how the Ruach (Spirit) leads.
• After reading: Answer the questions and write a short prayer of response.

Big Picture Overview

• Purpose: How Messiah’s message spread from Jerusalem outward through witnesses empowered by the Spirit.
• Key movements: Jerusalem → Judea & Samaria → the nations.
• Main figures: Kepha (Peter), Yohanan (John), Stephen, Philip, Sha’ul/Paul, Barnabas, Silas, Timothy, Priscilla & Aquila.

Key Themes to Watch For

• The Ruach ha’Qodesh (Holy Spirit): empowerment, guidance, boldness, gifts.
• Witness and proclamation: repentance, immersion (baptism), Messiah’s resurrection.
• Community and discipleship: unity, generosity, teaching, prayer, persecution.
• Opposition and perseverance: trials, imprisonments, deliverance, endurance.
• Inclusion of the nations (Gentiles): salvation, identity, unity, obedience.
• Leadership and discernment: prayer, fasting, counsel, correction.

Helpful Word Bank (Quick Definitions)

• Immersion (baptism): public sign of repentance and faith.
• Repentance: turning from sin to obedience.
• Witness: one who testifies to what they have seen and know.