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BNEW 213 – Acts of Apostles – Bruce McLarty – Fall 2011
Name: _____________________________ Date: _______________
I have read the entire book of The Acts of the Apostles January 1, 2010.
_____________________________ _______________________________ (Printed Name) (Signature)
-OR-
I have read _______ chapters of The Acts of the Apostles since January 1, 2010
_____________________________ _______________________________ (Printed Name) (Signature)
The Name of ActsThe Name of Acts• ½ of Luke/Acts, known as “A
History of Christian Origins” • By 2nd century known as “The Acts
of the Apostles”• Actually “Some of the Acts of Some
of the Apostles”• Since 4th Century – “Acts of the Holy
Spirit”
RecipientRecipient• Theophilus = “Loved of God”
(Luke 1:1-4; Acts 1:1)
• A wealthy patron
• Eventually to more than one person – to the whole church (Philemon, 1 & 2 Timothy, and Titus were to more than just individuals)
PurposePurpose• Historical Purpose (orderly account)
• Apologetic Purpose (know the certainty)
• Theological Purpose (the things you have been taught)
? ?
Luke the WriterLuke the Writer• The Beloved Physician (Col. 4:14)The Beloved Physician (Col. 4:14)• A Gentile (Acts 1:19 – A Gentile (Acts 1:19 – theirtheir))• The Greek is formal & polished.The Greek is formal & polished.• Frequently with Paul Frequently with Paul
((we –we –16:6-10)16:6-10)• With Paul in Roman With Paul in Roman
Prison (Philemon Prison (Philemon 23-24; Col. 4:10-17)23-24; Col. 4:10-17)
Luke the WriterLuke the Writer• Irenaeus (A.D. 180) says Acts was Irenaeus (A.D. 180) says Acts was
written by Luke.written by Luke.
Kingdom of God (3)Kingdom of God (3)
• Political? (Herod, Crowds Jn. 6:15)• Not of this world (John 18:36)• Kingdom = “Reign or rule of God”• Restore the kingdom to Israel? (6)
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.
(Acts 1:8)
Theme of Acts
Outline of ActsOutline of Acts
1:8
Jerusalem – (1-7)
Judea & Samaria – (8-12)
Ends of the Earth – (13-28)
Witnesses of the ResurrectionWitnesses of the Resurrection
• “Witness” appears 29 times in Acts
• Greek (martus) – martyr
• Means “eyewitness”
• Eyewitnesses of the Resurrection (Acts 4:20; 1 John 1:1-3)
Waiting (12-14)Waiting (12-14)
• Mount of Olives – overlooks Jerusalem
• Sabbath Day’s Walk – ¾ Mile
• Upper Room
• The Women (Lk. 8:1-3; 23:49)
Mary, Mother of JesusMary, Mother of Jesus
This is the last time she appears in the New Testament (1:14).
Replacement for Judas (15-26)Replacement for Judas (15-26)
• Peter takes the lead (15)
• 120 Believers were together
• Judas had killed himself (1:18; Matthew 27:3-9)
• Their language = Aramaic (1:19)
• Akeldama = Field of Blood
Requirements for New ApostleRequirements for New Apostle(Acts 1:21-22)(Acts 1:21-22)
• A man (anēr = male)
• Been with them the whole time from John’s baptism to the Ascension
Apostle Selection ProcessApostle Selection Process
• Prayed• Cast lots (Barsabbas or Matthias)
– Leviticus 16:8– Numbers 26:56– 1 Samuel 10:20-21– Proverbs 16:33– Jonah 1:7– Last appearance of “casting lots” in New
Testament– Not used to select elders (Timothy & Titus)