Introducing the book of acts chapter 4 verse 12

For there is none other name this is an explanation of what he had said in the previous part of the verse. Well eventually get back to genesis 24, but this is just an extension of that chapter, where abraham sends the servant up in to a far country to get a bride for his son isaac. The roman practice of dividing the night into four watches of three hours each was generally adopted by the jews of this period. In acts chapter 4, the apostles began to face persecution for their works and teachings. These were to relieve each other in guarding the prisoner. That is, to four bands of soldiers, each band consisting of four. Acts is the thirteenth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. One finds embedded in acts a record of christian defenses made to both jews e. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. Acts chapter 12 tells the story of peter being imprisoned by herod agrippa, who was the grandson of herod the great. Sir william ramsay, after making a critical study of lukes writings, declared that luke was the greatest historian, ancient or modern. Acts chapter 12 commentary northwest college of the bible. Verse 3 ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may spend it in your pleasures.

It is the greatest sequel ever written, the sequel of sequelsthe sequel to the story of christ see 1. We will after the first of the year actually begin a verse by verse study of the book of acts. Here the pregnant force of hath been made whole, in acts 4. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early christian tradition affirmed that luke composed this book as well as the gospel of luke. Book of acts bible study for childrens sunday school. That of which peter spoke was the salvation which the rulers professed to be. The waiting period introduction the gospel story has a sequel. Men of israel, why do you regard this man in such amazement. Luke is uniformly identified as the author acts by the second century a.

Then in verse 4 ananias is told that he has lied to god. This verse by verse bible study and commentary of the acts of the apostles the book of acts or simply acts is indepth but uses plain language that everyone can understand, as well as a format that will engage you. Since the book of acts is the continuation of the gospel account of all jesus began to do and teach, it catalogs what jesus continued to do and teach through the holy spirit. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. Peter rises to its highest meaning, and proclaims a salvation, not from disease and infirmity of body, but from the great disease of sin.

Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. Standing between the gospels and the epistles, the book of acts is a bridge between the life of jesus and the ministry of the apostle paul. The holy spirit empowers the church to continue the ministry and mission of jesus acts 1. David guzik commentary on acts 4, where peter and john face the. Its been a number of weeks since we have had the opportunity because of all of the holiday activities, and.

The work of the holy spirit is so prevalent in acts that many commentators have suggested the book should be titled the acts of the holy spirit rather than the acts of the apostles. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. He at this time ruled over all his fathers dominions. He was also the author of its companion work, the gospel of luke. Acts of the apostles 12, new living translation nlt the. The importance of the book of acts the importance of this second of lukes twovolume work can. Acts of the apostles 12, new living translation nlt. The book of acts, sometimes called the fifth gospel, is a continuation of the gospel of luke. Peter next cites an old testament scripture as a prooftext that jesus is the promised messiah.

This chapter records the aftermath of a healing by simon peter and his preaching in solomons portico, that sanhedrin arrested the apostles, but had. The most popular bible verses from acts 12 found 25 verses acts 12. When we teach we try to compare scripture with scripture and see what the word really says, as well as what it doesnt say. In their eyes, the apostles are teaching a heresy the resurrection. And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the sadducees, came upon them, 2. Who gathered together at jerusalem as a council against peter and john in verses 5 and 6. In verse 3 peter states that ananias has lied to the holy spirit. This lesson was first prepared for a 4 th grade sunday school class ages 1011, but you can easily adapt it for younger students or childrens church. The book of acts is an adventure thrill ride from start to finish, but we tend to skip over a lot of the incredibly compelling details. Lets open our bibles tonight to 1 peter chapter 4 as we continue in our study of 1 peter.

Work and christian identity acts 812 bible commentary. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. In chapter 12, we hear nearly the last of peter and the focus will swing to paul. Welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for this bible study. They were greatly disturbed because the apostles were teaching the people, proclaiming in jesus the resurrection of the dead. Acts 4 is the fourth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible.

Peter is the human main character in the first 12 chapters, paul in the second part from chapter. The book of acts has centered on peter with paul being introduced to the readers. Acts 4 new international version niv peter and john before the sanhedrin. Acts chapter 4 kjv king james version i have asked myself how do i increase in love and the power. They seized stephen and brought him before the sanhedrin.

It records the first missionary journey of paul and barnabas to cyprus and pisidia. Herod uses his power as romes clientking to bolster his popularity by killing james the apostle acts 12. In verse 4, we find that the number of the believing men had grown to what number. Peter put the sanhedrin on trial by preaching the gospel to. Mar 22, 2020 an introduction to the book of hosea a summary of the chapter and a reflection question for each day the verse of the day each day blank space for soaking each chapter of the book of hosea. Acts 12, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. Acts 4 1 the priests and the captain of the temple guard and the sadducees came up to peter and john while they were speaking to the people. Amongst the jews a mystic virtue was supposed to be attached to certain names chap. Theres never been much contention about the authorship of acts. Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through jesus the resurrection from the dead. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section. Aug 18, 2018 through the bible with les feldick lesson 1 part 2 book 20 introducing romans chapter 1. Audio video bible alexander scourby kjv 4,053 views.

The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. Acts chapter 1 begins with a summary of proofs of the life of jesus christ. He was the nephew of herod antipas and a grandson of herod the great. The rulers, elders, and scribes call the apostles before them, and question them concerning their authority to teach, acts 4. Herod the kinggrandson of herod the great, and son of aristobulus. The first fourteen verses of chapter one constitute an introduction to the book of acts, giving us the key to the book. An introduction to the book of acts an explanation of how to use the signature s. The priests and sadducees are incensed at the apostles teaching, and put them in prison, acts 4. Rulers and leaders of the people, if we have been brought to trial today for helping a sick man, put under investigation regarding this healing, ill be completely frank with youwe have nothing to hide. About that time herod the king stretched forth his hands to afflict and oppress and torment some who belonged to the. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed that luke composed this book as well as the gospel of luke.

James chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 4 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 4 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Herod later allows himself to be acclaimed as a god, the ultimate patronage status claimed by the roman emperors acts 12. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. Lesson 3 part 4 book 5 interruption of old testament. Acts of the apostles executable outline study resources. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. This year, our childrens ministry began using a new curriculum discipleland. At the end of the chapter, we have peter free, herod eaten by worms and dead, and the word of god growing and multiplying.

Authorship of actsluke is the author of the book acts. Acts chapter 1 king james version kjv alexander scourby free audio video bible duration. Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. Our story starts off where the gospel of luke left offjesus is back now that hes resurrected, jesus decides to hang out and chat with his disciples whom luke calls apostles for forty days. Here we have revealed the essential strategy by which jesus christ proposes to change the world, a strategy which is the secret of the revolutionary character of the church when it is operating as it was intended to operate. Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of israel, that by the name of jesus christ of nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom god raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. Im not sure exactly which sunday marching into january, but we will do that. Verses 3, 4 who seeing peter and john about to go into the temple, asked to receive an alms. D rome it is when and where the book abruptly ends ac 28. Jan 30, 20 welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for this bible study. Luke is the writer, as he states in his introduction v. The apostle peter had healed an impotent man and he was asked by some religious rulers, by what power or by what name have you done this verse 7.

Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. Asv american standard version bcv book, chapter, and verse esv english standard version f the following verse ff the following verses kjv king james version nasb new american standard bible neb new english bible niv new international version nkjv new king james version rsv revised standard version. The full name of it is, the acts of the apostles, but there are not many apostles mentioned in it. Paley has remarked the accuracy of the historian here. When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city. These proofs include his resurrection, his conference with the disciples, and the instructions that he left for them before he ascended into heaven. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 2 acts the beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church table of contents scripture passage page 1. Acts 4 indepth verse by verse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 4 in plain english. Chapter 27 ends with paul, under house arrest, just writing epistles of the new testament. Unless otherwise noted, all scripture quotations are from the new american standard bible. These men, peter and john, were not rabbis nor teachers so they could not teach. Why do you stare at us, as though by our own power or godliness we had made him walk. However acts chapter 27 is not the end but the beginning of the church, in fact acts is still going on, for we are now the church acting, we are now the bringers of the gospel, instrument of righteousness to be. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.

An overview of the book of acts the life of the early church is recorded and preserved for us in the book of acts and the epistles. And this is where our story takes upin chapter 4 of the book of acts. Intro to acts biblica the international bible society. Why do the nations attack gods anointed king when their attack is doomed to failure. Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of israel, that by the name of jesus christ of nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom god raised from the dead, even by. Lets take a look at some of the most intriguing things in acts and develop a new appreciation for this fascinating book. It was about this time that king herod arrested some who belonged to the church, intending to persecute them. Although he did not practice any type of religion, agrippa was known for being a strict observer of jewish ceremonies as well as his cruelty toward christians. Acts chapter 3 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Acts 12 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The book of acts is the action book of the new testament, and it constitutes therefore one of the most exciting books of the bible. Mar 01, 2018 lesson 3 part 4 book 5 parenthesis and dashes. The lessons for our fourth grade class covers the book of acts. Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 12 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 12 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter.

Luke acts makes up 28% of the new testamentmore than that written by either paul or john. What are the main divisions of the book as suggested by the key verse and the outline in the introduction. James, john, peter, and paul are the only ones who appear in any prominence. As chapter 4 begins, a group of priests and sadducees enter the scene and. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. The geographical centre of the first part is jerusalem, of the second antioch, where the.

Personal repentance and new life through baptism must lead to a committed group of believers who share their property and wealth, and take care of each other. At the beginning of acts 12, we have james dead, peter in prison, and the tyrant herod basking in his popularity and power. Do not leave jerusalem, but wait for the gift my father promised, which you have heard me speak about. Introduction to 1 thessalonians versebyverse commentary.