The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early christian tradition. We now begin with the last verse of the second part of the address. Later on, we will see elders and deacons and a diversity of spiritually gifted people functioning as a body. It appears early in luke to describe both the angels and shepherds reaction to. Jan 02, 2011 the book of acts sunday school lesson series january 2, 2011 by kelly henderson take your students on a journey through the book of acts where they will learn lessons from the early church after jesus ascended to heaven and believers received the gift of the holy spirit. Present were about one hundred and twenty followers of christ. Outline studies in the book of the acts of the apostles. The fourth item says the prayers, not simply prayer as some translations have it. In retrospect it is an accurate description of what was happening, but it was not a precise translation. Those that gladly received the word were baptized ac 2. The author had written a former account covering what subjects 1. Acts chapter 02 comments page 7 king james version. It appears early in luke to describe both the angels and shepherds reaction to gods manifestation of salvation in jesus christ. Verse 47 continues the note of joy shared among the first believers, specifying that they were praising god.
Experience the life of jesus as one seamless story. This reading from brfs new daylight bible reading notes series looks at the holy habit of fellowship. They plotted, of course, to ambush paul along the way and kill him. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. But others mocking the world begins with mocking, thence proceeds to cavilling, acts 4. The effect of a great work of gods grace is commonly to produce an unusual seriousness and. God, however, raised him from the dead, and to that fact we are witnesses. They continued steadfastly 42they continued steadfastly greek. They plotted, of course, to ambush paul along the way and. Acts 2 background information with maps and images. Acts 2 is the second chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Brfs new daylight bible reading notes offers a daily reflection on a passage of scripture.
Apr 10, 2018 the holy spirit comes acts 2 pentecost for kids sunday school lesson. Acts 2 niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost bible. The fear of god and freedom from goods desiring god. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. Acts 2 new international version niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost. The holy spirit comes acts 2 pentecost for kids sunday. Between the promise of the messiah even the latest of those promises and his coming many ages intervened. All the believers were together and had everything in.
Acts 2, new international version niv the bible app. The day of pentecost being arrived, and the disciples assembled, the holy spirit descended as a mighty rushing wind, and in the likeness of fiery tongues sat upon them. Your sons and daughters shall prophesy, your young people shall see visions, your old people dream dreams. During his ministry, jesus said he would build his church mt 16. They had no official name, no creed book, or organization. Acts 2 background information with maps and images picture. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles.
The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable. Acts, chapter 2 united states conference of catholic bishops. Activities for kids from the early church in the book of acts. Later on, we see that the church gathered weekly see acts 20. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives.
The verb praise aineo occurs only a few times in acts 2. They continued steadfastly in the apostles doctrine they received it, retained it, and acted on its principles. The church began with two convictions a conviction that the message preached about jesus was true, and a conviction of sin needing forgiveness. These verses do not lay down rules or specific structures for christian living. These mockers appear to have been some of the natives of judea, and inhabitants of jerusalem, who understood only the dialect of the country, by the apostles immediately directing his discourse to them in the next verse. And fear came that is, there was great reverence or awe. It is likely that the narrative telescopes events that took place over a period of. And the lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.
May 26, 2020 verse 42 seems to me to be a summary statement, which is unpacked in more detail in verses 4347. The phrase epi to auto is used in classical greek and koine greek septuagint and acts 1. Verse 42 lists four of the activities to which the church devoted itself. Would we have the spirit poured out upon us from on high, let us be all of one accord. What day came where the disciples were all with one accord in one place. This passage is one of my favourites and i particularly like the translation from. What conclusion do you reach about who wrote the book of acts. These verses describe the establishment of the very first church of christ. This happened in jerusalem on the pentecost following our lords ascension.
And many among the peoples of the land became jews, for the dread of the jews had fallen on them. You can downloadsave a pdf document with all the verse by verse lessons in acts facts part two, from chapter 1 through the first half of chapter 9. This seems to be spoken of the awe which fell upon the whole people, and restrained them from interfering with the disciples. This passage may best be dealt with as divided into three parts. Jesus said, hehaye that believeth on me as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water, this spake he of the holy ghost acts 2. In their context they indicate that the reign of the resurrected lord jesus christ creates the potential for mutual service that embodies gods justice.
Peters address begins with pointing out the fulfilment of prophecy in the gift. Acts 2 niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost bible gateway. May 12, 2010 the book, an example of the historical narrative genre, is written by the greek apostle luke, and it is his second account addressed to a man named theophilus acts 1. This week, rabbi silverman continues our study in the brit hadasha new covenant on the book of acts, focusing on the response to peters speech in chapter 2. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. This kids bible video is the centerpiece of our acts 2 the holy spirit comes sunday school. In each and every province and in each and every city, wherever the kings commandment and his decree arrived, there was gladness and joy for the jews, a feast and a holiday. All the believers were together and had everything in common. An account of persons from various countries who there present, and were. The first few verses of acts 2 describe the holy spirit descending to the apostles, while the latter half of the chapter describes the establishment of the early church on the day of pentecost. For an introduction to acts 2, see the commentary for acts 2. Verse 42 says that the believers were devotedthat is, seriously, and earnestly persisted infour things. On the day of pentecost, as they were all with one accord in one place, what kind of sound from heaven did they hear.