The Birth of the ChurchLesson 2 Acts 1; 2

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The Birth of the ChurchLesson 2 Acts 1; 2

I. Preparation for the Birth of the Church (1:1–26)

A. Jesus instructs His disciples (1:1–8)

1. Wait for the Promised One (1:1–5)

2. Bear witness of Jesus (1:6–8)

B. Jesus ascends to Heaven (1:9–11)

C. God chooses a new apostle (1:12–26)

The Birth of the ChurchLesson 2 Acts 1; 2

II. Establishment of the Church through the Gospel (2:1–47)

A. The Holy Spirit comes (2:1–13)

B. Peter explains the gospel (2:14–36)

C. People respond to the gospel (2:37–47)

1. Immediate response (2:37–41)

2. Ongoing response (2:42–47)

• The fruits of the Spirit will be evident in your life.

• You will be sensitive to the Spirit’s leading.

• You will be convicted of your sin and seek God’s forgiveness.

• You will give God the glory for ministry success.

• You will live with humble dependence on God.

Commit to studying and personally applying Acts.

Serve God by the Spirit.