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Acts 1:1-2:47
Going Deeper
This is when the Holy Spirit empowered the church. For more insight about what the church is, read the apostle Paul's description of the church in Ephesians 3:1-12.
Exploring the Meaning
1. What theological insights does Paul's exposition in Ephesians 3 add to Luke's historical narrative of the empowering of the church? What is God's intent in creating the entity we call the church?
2. What was the thrust of Peter's sermon to the gathered crowd at Pentecost?
3. How does Luke describe the atmosphere and activities of the first-century church (2:42-47)?
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1. He's encouraging them as a church by telling them that God chose them to be a church and that God has great things for them. To encourage one another in our daily walk with Christ. Also to hear the gospel preached.
2. Well the disciples all started speaking a different language and the people were confused by it so it gave Peter a chance to witness through all of that and tell of God's awesome power and love.
3. It was filled with awe and amazing power.
1. That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel. In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.
God created the church so that we can be light and reach out to the rest of the world. We should be like God's ambassadors on earth.
2. He wanted to tell them about Gods power and wonders. He was preaching the gospel to them.
3. They remained together and in perseverance. Praying everyday and learning more. It was an atmosphere of love.
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