The book of Acts is dynamite. In fact, that’s the exact word used in the verse that lays the course for the whole book. Acts 1:8 says, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” The Greek word used for “power” in this verse is dynamis which is where we get the English word dynamite.
Dynamite is used to disrupt. It can disrupt the inside of a mountain or mine so that something valuable can be brought out. The explosion of the gospel in the Roman Empire did just that—it disrupted. The gospel transformed the greatest and most powerful empire to ever exist. Then when Rome finally fell, the Church was still standing, outlasting the very empire that tried to snuff it out centuries earlier.
The book of Acts is a book about the power (dynamis) of the Holy Spirit to advance the gospel no matter what persecution or obstacles we might face. Jesus will build His Church. But this book is more than just a historical survey of how things got started.
Dynamis power didn’t just disrupt empires, it disrupted the hearts of everyone who heard and responded to the gospel message (Acts 2:37)—and that disruption brought about something infinitely valuable. My heart needs some disruption from time to time. I need to be shaken out of apathy, out of idolatry, out of indifference towards the glory of God and the cross of Christ. Join me!
148 pages, 8 chapters divided into 5 lessons each
DESCRIPTION
This study contains portions of scripture to read, teaching about the topic or scripture, exercises where you will engage with the text in various ways (underline, circle, match answers, rewrite portions, fill in the blank, define a word, etc.), guided prayer, thoughtful questions for application and deeper study. It is easily divided in such a way that you can do it in one sitting or over several days in smaller portions. You make it work for you!
Written initially to an audience of moms, but containing more than enough content for any female to learn and apply to her own life in many circumstances.
Includes KidStrong, a special weekly section for you to read with your children (suggested age 3-9)!
NOTE: Sample pages provided are representative of the Heidi St. John Bible study collection. This specific study will have similar pages included.
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