Morningstar christian chapel inductive bible studies are designed to help believers go through the bible and discover the rich truths of gods word for themselves. Its purpose is to train the reader to see for himself what luke wrote and how he wrote it. Following the patterns he set forth in independent bible study, irving l. The book of acts gives us a picture of evangelism, persecution. Passages on baptism in the book of acts study and obey.
This web page contains lesson plans for a multiweek study of your choice. The book is more than a study of the book of acts but a comprehensive bible study. The holy spirit unleashed in you acts 9780736908047 by kay arthur. The nine lessons in this packet are designed to walk us through this challenging book of the bible. May 15, 2019 ultimately, then, the goal of personal bible study is a transformed life and a deep and abiding relationship with jesus christ.
Acts 24 studies for individuals and groups we call the book the acts of the apostles, but we should think of it as the acts of jesus. She divides each week into 7 daily lessons, allowing you to do a small part. The more extensive study is wonderful for digging deeper into the mind and heart of god. One week before the session, students will take the following assignments. And this is what we have in the crossway bible study series knowing the bibleas the skilled authors and notable editors provide the contours of each book of the bible as well as the grand theological themes that bind them together as one book. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The book of acts is the account of those who, by the power of the holy spirit, spread the gospel of jesus christ throughout the entire known world. Though the book of acts cannot be thoroughly covered in this study, you. We can do this with the bible for all its worth with our best efforts. This exciting inductive study series brings readers faceto face with the truth of gods precepts, promises, and purposesin just minutes a day. Paul was born in tarsus into roman citizenship acts 22. The method is simple but proven, and it uses simple toolsthe bible, the reader, some paper, and a pencil. But ye will receive power, the holy spirit having come upon you, and ye shall be my witnesses both in jerusalem and in all judaea and samaria and to the end of the earth.
Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. The book of acts is an inductive bible study guide. Gospel of luke and the acts probably written somewhere within these ten. Philippians and colossians the new inductive study series, and several more. These studies use the inductive method, a way of looking into the text for the. It presents stories of the unbelievable and the unplanneda true representation of the holy spirits work in the lives of the apostles and in our lives today observation. Using the opportunity, peter began by showing that the apostles were not drunk as some thought, because it was too. Through these three steps, we apply inductive reasoning, which is defined as the attempt to use information about a specific situation to draw a conclusion. The book mentions daniel as its author in several passages, such as 9. This is the third in a series of three smallgroup bible study discussion guides luke 19, luke 1024 and selected portions of acts which explore the meaning of witness. Rather, application takes place as you are confronted with truth and decide to respond in obedience to that truth. This versebyverse 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.
The book of acts is a fascinating account of the early disciples as they formed the. These studies help us to do so, and to see how jesus acts through the apostles inform and empower our acts today. Plan to spend about 1520 minutes a day for weeks looking into the early christian church and how the gospel spread from jerusalem outward. This study guide consists of 14 lessons arranged chronologically according to the book of acts. Oct 04, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Inductive bible study consists of three component parts, which we will look at separately, but which frequently overlap in practice.
Imagine what it would be like if the book of acts were missing. Church gospel holy spirit chapters 28 next 20 years major emphasis. Students are asked to interact directly with the text, discovering its meaning for themselves. Zealous for the law, paul became the chief persecutor of the early. Howard hendricks passed away this past february 20. This article is a reprint from the april 2010 edition of bible study magazine, used. Jun 05, 20 the book of acts is an inductive bible study guide. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to. The holy spirit unleashed in you acts 9780736908047 by. Avoid mentioning anything in the verses before or after acts 1. In it we see the tumultuous and triumphant growth of the church from a small group of fishermen, tax collectors, and zealots to a movement that reached to the farthest parts of the roman worldall through the impassioned efforts of ordinary men and women who. Each lesson begins by asking you to read the whole bible passage for the lesson in one sitting to get the. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group.
The focus of the method is in observation technique as detailed below. Created originally to be used to train indigenous pastors in rural africa, this study has been used by individuals and churches as a means to deepen knowledge of scripture. Welcome to our study of ephesians, a book that highlights the high calling and conduct of the church. This is the third in a series of three smallgroup bible study discussion guides.
Inductive bible study will expose you to an approach that can be applied to any scripture, any time, any place, by any one. All that is required is the holy book, the holy spirit and a teachable heart. A wonderful studyof the book of acts and a great introduuction to the inductive bible study method. Thoughtful questions, prayer suggestions, and useful background and cultural information all guide you more deeply into gods word. Here are gospelminded pastors and scholars doing gospel business from all the scripturesthis is a biblical and theological feast preparing gods people to apply the entire bible to all of life with heart and mind. These three parts are observation, interpretation, and application. Inductive bible studies bible studies for small groups for the last fifteen years, i have led weekly inductive bible studies for groups of college students and young adults. By doing this inductive bible study i have realized there is so much more to the holy spirit than speaking in tongues.
The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. Kilgore, an apostolic pentecostal minister who preached in by loving gospel. One is simply to strengthen believers as witnesses to the work and life of jesus, both in history and in their lives. You will see how theology is lived out, evidence for the inspiration of scripture, and proof that the gospel message has never changed. The life and teachings of jesus christ are established in the four gospel narratives, and the book of acts provides a coordinated account of the beginning and spread of the church as the result of the work of the risen lord and the holy spirit through the apostles. An inductive study of genesis and job grace bible chapel. Lifetransforming bible studies no book of the bible is more densely packed with adventure, danger, and bravery than the book of acts. Welcome to this bible study series on exploring the bible, which provides an overview of the major sections of the bible. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. That jesus concurred is clear from his reference to the abomination that causes desolation, spoken of through the prophet daniel mt 24. This knowing the bible series is a tremendous resource for those wanting to study and teach the bible with an understanding of how the gospel is woven throughout scripture. Putting the principles into practice can cause loss of anxiety, decreased appetite for lying, cheating, stealing, hating and symptoms of growing sensations of love, peace, joy, compassion. Though the book of acts cannot be thoroughly covered in this study, you will be reading through the complete book.
As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach. Here, in a 12week format, are carefully wrought studies that will ignite the mind and the heart. In addition, there are topical studies on issues such as spiritual leadership, gods redemptive plan, and old testament character studies. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. 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. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or personal bible study by david e pratte feb 19, 2014 4. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. Written in approximately ad 70, the book of acts most distinctively consists of speeches or sermons i. This work is an entertaining and enlightening introduction to inductive bible study which one could use to supplement the more broader selection of inductive bible study materials available from precept ministry international. A walk thru the book of acts new inductive bible study. Importance the book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1.
Using the opportunity, peter began by showing that the apostles were not drunk as some thought, because it was too early. But it is a great opportunity for you to do some discipleship with a few friends in. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. You would pick up your bible and see the ministry of jesus ending in the gospel of john. Throughout this rich book, we will learn about the churchs inherited stewardship, multiethnic identity, distinct lifestyle, and spiritual opposition. Acts is a book of biography and human relationships. We do this through giving people tools and skills to help observe the text, dig out the meaning, and then apply it to their lives. The second is to serve as preparation for urbana96. But before we continue, let me give you a warning inductive bible study can be habitforming. Lectures are used to summarize and clarify information, but receive less emphasis. Get a free ebook bible study use your time at home during covid19 to study the word. Application is not a third step in the inductive process. The importance of the book of acts the importance of this second of lukes twovolume work can.
This bible is unique with an excellent synopsis of the inductive method including an example of how to mark the text, wide margins, paucity of study notes, suggestions at the beginning of all 66 books on how to study that specific book inductively and at the end of each book there is a blank at a glance chart to record your chapter themes. Featuresinformed by several significant books from wright, including the popular new testament for everyone commentary seriesuses the popular inductive bible study method with notes and comments from a worldrenowned new testament scholardesigned specifically for laypeople and. Sign up for our newsletter to receive your free bible study ebook of hebrews. We go chapter by chapter and verse by verse through books of the bible with an occasional topical study or character study.
In the survey, we will look at the overall message of the book of ephesians. Each lesson begins by asking you to read the whole bible passage for the lesson in one sitting to get the big picture. A full chapter by chapter study would take more than six months, so feel free to select from our available lessons below. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts. In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry. Use images, highlights, bolding, italics and more for easy visual reference. Acts part 1 jesus witnesses, empowered by his spirit precept workbook nasb lukes first account was his gospel in which he recorded all that jesus began. Inductive bible studies 30 bible study guides points and. The book of acts, above all else, is a story about the churchand what a story it is. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 4 acts a short introduction heres what well be reading as we study through the book of acts. Study guide for acts 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Inductive bible study can be done on many different levels. Acts precept upon precept series 3 john new inductive study series acts precepts for life series acts new inductive study series cookies on the lowershelf part 3.
For this reason, homework and discussion groups are emphasized in bible seminar. It is the foundation which must be laid if you want to accurately interpret and properly apply gods word. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section. Acts the new inductive study series, free from bondage gods way. Over 50,000 words of in depth discovery questions, teaching points, and applications cover each chapter in 23 lessons. I have personally found it very helpful to have some. Inductive bible study is learning how to exegete draw out, as inextracting the information what a text is actually saying in an objective and in a systematic way. Identify any key terms, repeated words, verbs, nouns, pronouns, etc.
Inductive bible study this inductive bible study is not intended for the community group. The approach to bible study presented in bible seminar is best described as inductive. Galatiansephesians the new inductive study series, that i may know him. Do a background study observe passage interpret meaning apply truth 25. Discover how you can participate more fully in gods kingdom.
The shorter version is good for a brief devotional. Jan 02, 2020 inductive bible study is a valuable tool in understanding and applying the principles of gods word. Ideal for individual study, oneonone discipleship, group discussions, and quarterly classes. Sign up for our newsletter to receive your free bible study e book of hebrews. Its time to take your study of gods word to a higher level, and now you can, with the inductive bible study app. Acts is a book of history as it records the acts of jesus christ by his spirit through his church. You may be asking did anyone in scripture study inductively. Jensen presents a manual for a personal, analytical study of the book of acts. Precept upon precept is a precept inductive bible study which features the precept inductive bible study method. Inductive bible study is an approach to gods word focusing on three basic steps that move from a focus on specific details to a more general, universal principle. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
Kay arthurs approach is both unique and extraordinalrily effective. The book of acts gives us a picture of evangelism, persecution, community, miracles, and conversion. In this lesson well look at the book of acts also known as the acts of the apostles, a short history of the founding and spread of the new testament church from the time of christs resurrection to pauls imprisonment. Journal your personal study of the scriptures and reflect on your growth.