Acts Part 1

(Matthew 28:19-20, Acts Chapter 1, Matthew 3:11, Acts 2:1-21)

Acts 2:2-4 ² Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. ³ They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. ⁴ All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.

The Book of Acts, (Sometimes called the Acts of the Apostles) serves four main purposes.

1. To present a H________________.
2. To give a D___________________.
3. To provide a G________________.
4. To show the T____________________ of Christianity in the face of widespread persecution.

The Book of Acts also presents us with four key elements that followers of Jesus need to understand if they are to be effective in spreading the gospel.

1. We must focus on E______________________.
2. We must first experience P_______________ T_____________________.
3. We must face O__________________ with B_____________________.
4. We must R______________ upon the power of the Holy Spirit.

Take Away Lesson: God gave us the Book of Acts to use as a guide in carrying out the Great Commission so that we can be successful ambassadors to the Kingdom.

Acts 1:7-9 ⁷ He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. ⁸ But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”