The Acts of the Apostles
Easter Bible Study by Zoom
April 30 - May 28
Thursdays. 11am.
During the 50 days of Easter Season it is traditional for the Church to read the The Acts of the Apostles – the story of the birth of the Church! Written by Luke the Evangelist, Acts picks up where his Gospel leaves off, taking us on a historical and autobiographical journey through the heady days of the Church’s growth from Jerusalem to Samaria and to the ends of the earth.
Using New Testament and Biblical scholar Luke Timothy Johnson’s commentary as a field guide, we will explore some major themes of Acts over 5 sessions.
To join this bible study, please join the Facebook event on our parish Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/saintlawrenceparish/
A link to join each Zoom meeting will be posted in the Event Page timeline prior to the meeting. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Patrick (thereverendpatrickstephens@gmail.com) or Colin (therevcolinmcfarland@gmail.com).
April 30, 11am.
Session 1: Orientation - Characters and Themes
Key Texts: Luke 1.1-4 and Acts 1.1-11
May 7, 11am.
Session 2: The Raised Prophet and Restored People (Acts 1.1 – 8.3)
Key Texts: Acts 2.37 – 3.26 and Acts 7.1 – 8.3
May 14, 11am.
Session 3: The Expansion of God’s People (Acts 8.4 – 15.35)
Key Texts: Acts 8.4-40, Acts 13.42-52, and Acts 15.1-35
May 21, 11am
Session 4: The Apostle to the Gentiles (Acts 15.36 – 22.29)
Key Texts: Acts 15.36 – 16.40 and Acts 17.16 – 18.11
May 28, 11am
Session 5: The Imprisoned Apostle (Acts 22.30 – 28.31)
Key Texts: Acts 24.1 – 25.12