A 5 minute Bible study through Acts 13. In chapter 13, Paul, Barnabas, and John Mark set out on their first missionary journey. They meet Sergius Paulus in Cyprus and preach to the Jews in Antioch of Pisidia.

A 5 minute Bible study through Acts 12. In chapter 12, James the brother of John is killed by Herod Agrippa. Peter is let out of prison by an angel of the Lord. At the end of the chapter, God kills Herod because of his pride. He was eaten by worms.

A 5 minute Bible study through Acts 11. In chapter 11, Peter travelled from Caesarea to Jerusalem after visiting Cornelius. He recounted the Holy Spirit’s work affirming the invitation of God to the gentiles to enter the Kingdom of God. The second half of the chapter records the birth and growth of the Church in Antioch. Paul and Barnabas spent a year teaching and working in Antioch of Syria.

On the day of Pentecost, Peter stood up and taught the Jews using a prophecy from the book of Joel. He showed the gathered crowd how Jesus of Nazareth was the fulfillment of Joel's prophecy about the coming "day of the LORD" and the offer of salvation to all who call on the name of the Lord.

A brief introduction to the history of the city of Jerusalem. Jerusalem is one of the oldest cities in the world. In this article we discuss the key events and dates that shaped Jerusalem into the city we read about in during the time of Jesus.

Judas is one of the most infamous names in history. Why does he have such a bad reputation? Who was Judas Iscariot? Find the answer in this handout discussing his life.

A 5 minute Bible study through Acts 10. In chapter 10, Peter sees a vision which leads him to the house of Cornelius, a roman centurion. After preaching Jesus, the Holy Spirit descended on Cornelius’ household and they were baptized, becoming the first Gentile converts to Christ.

A 5 minute Bible study through Acts 9. In chapter 9, Paul meets Jesus on the Road to Damascus and is later baptized by Ananias in the city. Peter heals a paralyzed man named Aeneas. At the end of the chapter, Peter travels to Joppa and raises Dorcas from the dead.

In Acts 1:12 Luke wrote that the Apostles walked a "Sabbath day's journey" from the Mount of Olives to Jerusalem. What was a Sabbath day's journey? In this article we discuss the restriction the rabbis enforced regarding walking on the Sabbath, how far a Jew could walk, and the origins of the restriction.

Welcome to our book of Acts Bible Study. Over the next several months (if it's God's will) we will study through each chapter of the book. Today we discuss Acts 1 (verses 1-12). In this chapter, Jesus ascends to heaven and a new Apostle, Matthias is selected to replace Judas Iscariot.

A 5 minute Bible study through Acts 8. In chapter 8, Paul persecutes the early Church, Philip preaches in Samaria and Simon the sorcerer is converted. Later, Philip talks to the Ethiopian nobleman and baptizes him on the road to Gaza.

A 5 minute Bible study through Acts 7. In chapter 7, Stephen gives his defense to the Jewish council. He accuses them of being stiff necked and rebellious like their fathers. At the end of the chapter the Jews stone Stephen.

Matthias is only mentioned by name in one chapter of the the Bible, Acts 1. He was chosen by God to be the 12th Apostle following Judas Iscariot’s betrayal and suicide.

A 5 minute Bible study through Acts 6. In chapter six, seven disciples were chosen to care for the neglected Hellenist widows. The second half of the chapter introduces the reader to Stephen, one of the 7 disciples and a man of great faith, who was arrested for preaching about Jesus.

A 5 minute Bible study through Acts 5. In chapter 5, Ananias and Sapphira are killed for lying to the Holy Spirit, multitudes of sick people are healed, the Apostles are questioned by the Jewish council and released from prison by an angel.

A 5 minute Bible study through Acts 4. In chapter 4, Peter and John are arrested by the Jewish leaders and questioned about their source of authority for their preaching and miracles. After being released from prison, they prayed with the other disciples for boldness and were filled with the Holy Spirit. The chapter concludes with a discussion of the unity of the believers and an introduction to Barnabas.

A 5 minute Bible study through Acts 3. In chapter 3, Peter and John heal a lame man in the Temple. Peter then preaches to the astonished crowd of witnesses and tries to convince them Jesus is the Christ.

Casting lots was a form of random selection. A modern equivalent might be flipping a coin, drawing straws, or rolling dice. Our modern word lottery has its foundation in this ancient practice. Curiously, the Bible never describes the method or instruments used to make the selection. The Bible’s use of “casting lots” is probably a general term used to refer to any form of unbiased random selection.

A 5 minute Bible study through Acts 2. In chapter 2, the Holy Spirit empowers the Apostles to speak in tongues and Peter argued that Jesus of Nazareth was the Christ from the Old Testament scriptures. 3,000 people were convicted by Peter’s words and were baptized.

These outlines are intended to summarize the key information from each chapter in just 5 minutes. The outlines are available for download for FREE on our website.

A 5 minute Bible study through Acts 1. In chapter 1, Luke addresses his book to a man named Theophilus, Jesus ascends back to Heaven, and a new Apostles is chosen to take the place of Judas Iscariot.

These outlines are intended to summarize the key information from each chapter in just 5 minutes. The outlines are available for download for FREE on our website.