"A Study of the book of Acts" by Neal Pollard - Part 2

June 14, 2026 - Sunday AM Bible Class   In this episode the host leads a Bible-class-style study through Acts chapter 2, exploring the recurring challenges the church will always face when sharing the gospel. The teaching, planned with co-teacher Hiram (who will continue the series in Acts 3–5), opens with background from Acts 1 and explains how the early believers moved from a season of waiting into a door of opportunity at Pentecost. Topics covered include the Pentecost event (the mighty rushing wind, divided tongues of fire, and speaking in other languages), the diverse audience gathered in Jerusalem, and why Peter — not the entire group — is recorded as the primary proclaimer. The class discusses practical barriers to evangelism: fear, feelings of inadequacy, lack of conviction, complacency, and assumptions that it is "not my job." Several attendees contribute in-session observations (including Roger, Joey, Harry, Kevin and Ms. Doris), illustrating the real questions Christians face about sharing faith. Key lessons from Peter’s sermon are highlighted: overcoming audience prejudices (doubts about credentials and mockery that the speakers were drunk), answering objections with Scripture (use of Joel’s prophecy and appeals to witnesses of Jesus’ life, miracles, death and resurrection), and offering a clear, compelling presentation of responsibility and guilt leading to repentance. The resurrection is emphasized as the sermon’s central claim and decisive evidence for the gospel. The episode is both theological and practical: it models how to relate to people with different backgrounds by finding common ground, practicing empathy, and tailoring one’s approach, while also urging believers to live consistently so their witness is credible. The teaching closes with a call to bold, humble evangelism — using Bible-based answers, patient gentleness, and a life that demonstrates the truth of the message — with an invitation to continue into the next sessions on Acts 3–5.   Duration 43:11