Acts Lesson 7: A Deep of Faith at the Beautiful Gate

Scripture: Acts 2:43-3:26 Stan’s Outline Download Lesson Outline Introduction The witness in Jerusalem (Acts 1:1–6:7) The expectation of the chosen (Acts 1:1–2:47) The introduction (Acts 1:1-5) The internment at Jerusalem (Acts 1:6-26) The inception of the Church (Acts 2:1-47) The descent of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-13) The discourse of Peter (Acts 2:14-40) A description of the first church (Acts 2:41-47) Acts 2:41 Acts 2:42 – the two functions of the early church Acts 2:43 – “awe” and “apostles” Acts 2:44-45 – This is not Christian socialism because: Why were they living on their assets? Acts 2:46 – “in the temple” and “house to house”NB. “gladness” Acts 2:47 – “favor with all the people”NB. Progress report The expansion of the Church (Acts 3:1-6:7) Opposition to the Church (Acts 3:1-4:31) The occasion (Acts 3:1-26) The exposition of the miracle (Acts 3:1-10) Acts 3:1 – “the ninth hour” cf. 4:3 Acts 3:2 – cf. Acts 4:22 Acts 3:4 – “fixed his gaze” cf. Acts 14:9 Acts 3:6-10 – A description of the miracle An explanation of the miracle (Acts 3:11-16) Acts 3:13 – “the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob” “His” “Servant Jesus” Acts 3:13-15 – NB the “contradictions”! Acts 3:16 – Whose faith? An exhortation to Israel (Acts 3:17-26) Conclusion and application