The book acts was written by luke and contains 28 chapters. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. The video was produced a while back, but it takes the content of the book of acts and presents it as written in the niv bible. Look at the book is a new online method of teaching the bible.
The second in a fivepart series on the gospel of luke. The book of acts introduces the holy spirit during a scene about pentecost, but its not the first time families who have been watching vischers whats in the bible. Our lord jesus had appointed them originally and they are then given this task. Its a movie and youll not even realize that it is word for word the book of acts.
Directed by the bible project production management. Something for everyone men, women, couples, teens, young adults, and singles. This is the first lesson in our series the book of acts. Book of acts series part 1 visitation the brooklyn. Four part video series on the book of acts, david fiorazo david. In fact, most of the apostles were eventually martyred as well. Sproul was the founding pastor of saint andrews chapel in sanford, fla. More than any other book in the new testament, the book of acts provides us with a clear picture of how the early church made disciples in obedience to the command of christ and multiplied churches in order to advance the kingdom of christ. More than any other book in the new testament, the book of acts provides us with a. In this eightsession video bible study guide sold separately, lisa harper answers these questions by looking at the lives of the believers in acts and how jesus. The videos are narrative accounts by bible personalities of portions of acts, such as peter discussing the start of the church as described in acts 25.
Explore all of our free videos and resources by book, theme, or series here. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. I was taking a seminary class on the book of acts and i found it very helpful to see the story acted out. Acts is so true to the biblical text, word by word, very well done with the actors and alland the best part for us is that we could watch it in spanish. The eyewitness bible series, acts, consists of eighteen 1218 minute videos and related. Apr 11, 2003 the book of acts 2 dvd set dvd rose r, 09162009 wao. Fear and worry in uncertain times part 08 in the sermon series titled the book of acts. Veggietales creator phil vischer and the cast of buck denver asks.
These lessons were designed for older elementary children, but you could modify them for a broader range of kids. Experience the transforming power of pentecost and catch the fire as god uses the passion of peter james brolin and john andre jacobs to send the flame of faith racing throughout jerusalem and around the world. Today we are beginning a brandnew sermon series from the book of acts. This page will be updated as the posts are published. Were continuing our collaboration with the bible project in portland, this time on their fourpart book of acts video series. The book of acts is an encouragement for the church today as christians contend for the gospel of jesus christ by the power of the holy spirit. Church, we have started to follow the first missionary journey of barnabas and paul. In this series of episodes ill take us real slowlike through the book of acts. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. Acts, lifechange bible study christian book distributors.
This seven session bible study series, based on the book you and me forever from bestselling author francis chan and lisa chan, will challenge you to view your marriage like never before. Would you like a free sampler dvd, containing an introduction to book by book and sample programmes. This course is based on the lecture series, the book of acts, produced by third millennium ministries and presented by dr. Topics include christian living, marriage, and parenting. The bible continues tells the story of the first 10 chapters of the book of acts, recounting the first few. It is the story of apostles and disciples of jesus. Complete video series on acts the ten minute bible hour. Sermon series the book of acts the acts of the risen lord replacing judas acts 1. Join matt chandler, pastor of the village church, as he preaches through the book of acts from the beginning of the church where jesus prepares his disciples for the mission to come by reaffirming the promises made about himself and by his ascension and predicted return, through the great commission and the role that each of us plays in discipleship and the growth of the church.
Get your team aligned with all the tools you need on one secure, reliable video. Luke described to theophilus in his first letter about jesus life up to the resurrection. Acts is the story of how a few christians empowered by the holy spirit were chosen to bring christ and the good news to the ends of the earth. The series can also help your core group determine how it will engage the world as christians empowered by the holy spirit. Ill put a lot of effort into making sense of the cultural and historical context as we go.
The dvd tells the story of stephen, who was stoned for being a christian. We watch jesus launch his ministry of good news for the poor and how he brought together people from very diverse backgrounds to live together in peace. The holy spirit first came upon christians in the early church. A journey through the book of acts overview lesson. What is the holy spirit and how do you explain the holy spirit to kids. Together, the videos and study guides provide an indepth view of the book of acts. We have entitled this lesson the background of acts, and we will look at a number of basic issues that will help us understand and appreciate the teachings of this book.
This page is the index to our series of lesson plans that follow the book of acts. We love creating practical, discipleship resources to help you know and love god more. This series challenges individuals and churches to put aside traditions, comforts, preferences, and programs in order to follow the example of the early. Gather a small group together and view one of these dvdbased bible studies. The continuity of the story helps with understanding. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Then i ask, how many of you were intentionally taught about the ministry and person of the holy spirit. The book of acts shows how god fulfilled his ancient promises to. Actus apostolorum, often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament. The bible continues brings book of acts to life cbn news.
It is the history of the beginning of the christian congregation and the way it grew fast even though it was opposed. 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. In this episode we do a quick overview of the entire book, working through each of the sections, observing how they all fit together. Part 09 in the sermon series titled the book of acts delivered by pastor larry osborne. The bible is one unified story that leads to jesus, but we dont always treat it that way.
The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. Lesson 1 investigates the author, historical setting, and the theological background of the book of acts. Roma downey and mark burnetts new bible miniseries airs on nbc this easter. The second in a series of historical films begun by roberto rossellini in the late 1960s was this sublime movie for italian television which traces the spread of christianity in the thirty years after the death and resurrection of jesus, according to the accounts of luke. A visual interpretation of the book of acts of the apostle from the bible. Get your team aligned with all the tools you need on one secure, reliable video platform.
That same mission continues today, unbroken and unhindered for almost 2,000 years since. In the final video in our acts series, we trace pauls final journey to jerusalem and then into a roman prison. The holy spirit was sent to prove that god is real and to provide seasons of refreshing as well as restoration. Acts continues from there on starting with christs resurrection. This is a good story of the book of acts, you can learn a lot about what the church did after jesus left. In this video, well explore how jesus and the spirit renew the people of. In the modern church, christians often turn to the book of acts to explore questions related to the charismatic.
But paradoxically, pauls suffering leads him into the heart of the roman empire where he gets to announce gods kingdom over the. It is also aptly named because acts is preeminently the book of. In this bible study on the book of acts, hinckley explores the church born among jesus disciples, which grew into a world wide force in just a few. Jun 02, 20 first message in the book of act series. The book of acts shows how god fulfilled his ancient promises to restore his blessing to all the nations through the offspring of abraham. Four part video series on the book of acts, david fiorazo. They began to spread the gospel to cities and villages that were far off. At bibleproject, we make animated videos that explore the books and themes of the bible. It is a history of the beginning of the christian congregation and its rapid growth despite opposition. In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry. An acts based sermon series can help your core group embrace empowerment by the holy spirit. If youve benefited from our resources, would you consider giving back to help us continue helping men, women and children as they find their place in gods story.
The tremendous popularity of this video series has given new understanding and a new perspective to the worlds bestselling book, the bible. This series challenges individuals and churches to put aside traditions. The book of acts tells how the multiethnic, international. Although the author does not name himself, evidence outside the scriptures and inferences from the book itself lead to the conclusion that the author. The book of acts was written by luke and it get 28 chapters. In our third video on the book of acts, well explore all of this and more. The purpose of the eyewitness bible series is to help. New mini series within the book of acts titled a people on fire part3. The eyewitness bible series, acts, consists of eighteen 1218 minute videos and related study guides. The acts study set contains the study questions, responses, and talk notes needed for the study.
This summary of the book of acts provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of acts. Its an ongoing series of 812 minute videos in which the camera is on the text, not the teacher. You will hear john pipers voice and watch his pen underline, circle, make connections, and scribble notes all to help you learn to read gods word for yourself. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. In these twenty videos jeff cavins provides an indepth explanation of the acts of the apostles. At his ascension, jesus commissioned his disciples to preach his gospel. A visual interpretation of the book of acts of the. This episode is our preparation for making a video series that walks through the entire life of jesus as told by luke in his gospel.
Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. It records the establishment of the early church under the leadership of the apostles, and the activity and growth of the church during the middle of the first century. The book of acts was written by luke in the new testament of the holy bible. In his first new project since veggietales, vischer has set out to teach kids and parents. Part 07 in the sermon series titled the book of acts. Select from a wide range of topics and media types including dvd studies, individual study guides, video downloads, and ebook studies on christian living topics, life application principles, and books of the bible. In the churches youve attended, how many of you were intentionally taught how to pray. The book of acts, also called the acts of the apostles, is the companion volume to the gospel of luke. Most dvd studies come with a leader guide and a student workbook. Part in the sermon series titled the book of acts. Tim and i are working on a series of videos that will tell the story of jesus as recorded by luke in his gospel. May 09, 20 for the final episode in our book of acts video series, we asked phil vischer to share his favorite lesson from making the new buck denver asks whats in the bible. Appropriate for sunday school, youth groups, bible studies, and retreats for teens. This free course answers those questions by explaining the background, structure, and content of the book, including a study of the major themes and guidelines for applying the lessons of acts today.
The books of acts is often called the book of the holy spirit or the book of the apostles. Helping kids understand the fallen world brings pain, but jesus never leaves us. Last, an acts based sermon series provides an opportunity to connect your core group with john wesleys teachings about personal. I find myself excited as i think about this series because acts is one of the most exciting books in the new testament.