He decides to hang around with all his favorite disciples for forty days. A key idea in the book of acts is that we should be witnesses for the lord everywhere we go. As peter and john spoke unto the people, what 3 groups came upon them. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. Its so nice to hear from so many of you who tell us not to change a thing in our teaching. Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 4 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 4 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. In this section of the book of acts peter and john returned to the company of believers. Here is presented by luke the story of certain christians who needed rebaptism acts 19. Audio video bible alexander scourby kjv 4,053 views. Acts 4 niv bible the priests and the captain of the. The purpose of the observation stage is to maintain focus on the text at hand within the normative rules of language, context and logic. Was socialism forced and enforced in the book of acts chapter 4. Several people were struck dead by the apostle for holding back some. In acts chapter 4, the apostles began to face persecution for their works and teachings.
As chapter 4 begins, a group of priests and sadducees enter the scene and interrupt peters speech. But many of the peoplepeter and john spoke to had the word and believed. And said unto him, get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and come into the land which i shall shew thee. Ch1 jesus ascends back to heaven after 40 days of teaching his disciples, postcrucifixion. The events of this chapter begin as the 12 apostles 1. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 4 introduction if we learn anything from acts 4, it is that christians should not be sheepish cowards when it comes to our faith. The religious institutional leaders were beside themselves because of the connection the disciples were making between the miracles and the risen. Acts chapter 1 begins with a summary of proofs of the life of jesus christ. And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and thesadducees, came upon them, 2. The believers of the early church were empowered by the holy spirit with boldness. These men, peter and john, were not rabbis nor teachers so they could not teach. We trust we are reaching hearts that probably would never otherwise be reached. I found in the fourth chapter of acts a witness to several powerful statements about the kingdom of god. Acts 4 niv peter and john before the sanhedrin bible.
Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 1 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 1 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. The sadducees, who were the religious rulers of the day, were angered and afraid of the miracles that the apostles were doing throughout jerusalem. Acts 01 bible bowl acts chapter 1 acts 02 bible bowl acts chapter 2 acts 03 bible bowl acts chapter 3 acts 04 bible bowl acts chapter 4 acts 05 bible bowl acts chapter 5 acts 06 bible bowl acts chapter 6 acts 07 bible bowl acts chapter 7 acts 08 bible bowl acts chapter 8 acts 09 bible bowl acts chapter 9. Our story starts off where the gospel of luke left offjesus is back now that hes resurrected, jesus decides to hang out and chat with his disciples whom luke calls apostles for forty days. Then god turned, and gave them up to worship the host of heaven.
Other passages must have a relationship with the context at hand, such as a scriptural quotation or reference in the. Acts 5 new international version niv ananias and sapphira. Welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for this bible study. Just keep it simple so we can understand it, and that is what we intend to do.
Acts 4 is the fourth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. Acts chapter 1 king james version kjv alexander scourby free audio video bible duration. The god of glory appeared unto our father abraham, when he was in mesopotamia, before he dwelt in charran, 3. Now as they spoke to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple, and the sadducees came upon them, being greatly disturbed that they taught the people and preached in jesus the resurrection from the dead. Outline studies in the book of the acts of the apostles. Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through jesus the resurrection from the dead. These proofs include his resurrection, his conference with the disciples, and the instructions that he left for them before he ascended into heaven. Acts 4 new international version niv peter and john before the sanhedrin. The priests and sadducees are incensed at the apostles teaching, and put them in prison, acts 4. Why is a belief in the death and resurrection of christ so vital to our faith. Learn study bible 4 acts with free interactive flashcards.
Patrick schriner, in his acts commentary, writes, chapter four. They seized peter and john and, because it was evening, they put them in jail until the next day. The book of acts focuses on the deeds of the apostles after jesus rose and ascended into heaven after a period of 40 days. Vicki on acts 4 a disciple, everyone is guilty of christs death for,he specifically came to atone for our sins. One example in particular is noted, that of barnabas, whose work is featured later in the book cf.
Acts chapter 4 the first persecution pastor tom luitwieler 10022016. Acts chapter 4 questions for discussion the living word. The rulers, elders, and scribes call the apostles before them, and question them concerning their authority to teach, acts 4. The study of acts is a challenge partly because of its length. This section of the catholic bible contains the complete content of the book of acts, chapter 4 with numbers and text of individual verses from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible. They return to their own company, who all join in praise and prayer to god, acts 4. Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of israel, that by the name of jesus christ of nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom god raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. Peter and john before the sanhedrin the priests and the captain of the temple guard and the sadducees came up to peter and john while they were speaking to the people. The meaning of acts chapter 4 missionlink fellowship.
Through what authority did jesus give commandments unto the apostles. David guzik commentary on acts 4, where peter and john face the. Acts 04 bible bowl acts chapter 4 acts 05 bible bowl acts chapter 5 acts 06 bible bowl acts chapter 6 acts 07 bible bowl acts chapter 7 acts 08 bible bowl acts chapter 8 acts 09 bible bowl acts chapter 9 acts 10 bible bowl acts chapter 10. Published november 27, 2011 by bob roby i found in the fourth chapter of acts a witness to several powerful statements about the kingdom of god. This is the aftermath of the healing that took place begging the question of by what authority. Boice says that the emphasis in the original indicates that they stopped. A key idea in the book of acts is that we should be witnesses of the lord wherever we go. Choose from 500 different sets of study bible 4 acts flashcards on quizlet. Acts chapters 3, 4, 5 part 2 les feldick bible study. When i read this chapter in the book of acts i think of the sorcerers apprenticewalt disneys version. The book of acts is unique because it is the only book of church history in the new testament. Acts 4, new international version niv the bible app. The blessed state of the primitive disciples, acts 4.
Jan 30, 20 welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for this bible study. It required that all converts joining the church had to sell all that they had and bring the money to the apostle to be redistributed among according to their need. When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city. Peter, filled with the holy ghost, answers, and proclaims jesus, acts 4.
Chapter 1 begins with an address by luke, who is writing to theophilus about the beginning of the church, and begins where he left off in the book of luke in fact, many scholars believe lukeacts was one book. Anyhoo acts starts with jesus already back in black. The acts of apostles gives us a unique insight into how the church began. The great liberality continues, meeting the needs of the saints. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early.
Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven bible gateway. John is mentioned six times in this chapter as participating. All the awesome things he said and did and the super cool way he died and came back to life again. God answers, and fills them with the holy spirit, acts 4. Today, we hope to discuss the beginning of persecution.
This name was applied in the time of jesus to a portion or sect of the. When jesus showed himself alive to the disciples, how many days was he with. Acts 4 niv peter and john before the sanhedrin bible gateway. Acts 4 1 the priests and the captain of the temple guard and the sadducees came up to peter and john while they were speaking to the people. Acts 5 niv ananias and sapphira now a man named bible. Several people were struck dead by the apostle for holding back some of what they had.
This idea of placing blame on a particular group is nonsense. What was the main issue that upset the sadducees in peter and johns preaching. The holy spirit, through which jesus continued his works after leaving the earth, is mentioned in this chapter. Without acts, the actions of the early church would be unknown to us except for a few facts we could glean from the writings of paul. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Acts, chapter 3 king james version christian answers. Whether it be right in the sight of god to hearken unto you more than. There is no single chapter that does not exhibit gods power and wisdom in operation. Aug 08, 2010 someone replied to a former question i posted with this. Free, online access to study passages and verses containedthe book of acts, chapter 4 and its verses for catholic bible study, sunday school lessons and biblical studies. To make the picture abundantly clear, god has given us a hand picked record of the activities of the early church.
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