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    The Wiersbe Bible Study Series: Acts: Put Your Faith Where the Action Is
    The Wiersbe Bible Study Series: Acts: Put Your Faith Where the Action Is
    The Wiersbe Bible Study Series: Acts: Put Your Faith Where the Action Is
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    The Wiersbe Bible Study Series: Acts: Put Your Faith Where the Action Is

    By Warren W. Wiersbe

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    The book of Acts chronicles the birth and growth of the early church. It tells the story of ordinary people who were pioneers for Christ, as they experienced His transforming power in their lives and communities. And while some miracles are unique to the early church, God’s power is still available to His people today; a truth that can inspire us to boldly pursue His plans and purposes. The study explores the power of God’s Spirit, and how that power can impact our lives today.

    The Wiersbe Bible Studies Series explores timeless wisdom found in God’s word. Based on Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe’s popular “BE” series, each study provides topical, relevant insights from selected books of the Bible. Designed for small groups, this eight-week study features selected commentaries from BE Dynamic, engaging questions, and practical applications, all designed to help you connect God’s word with your life.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDavid C Cook
    Release dateNov 5, 2012
    ISBN9780781405591
    The Wiersbe Bible Study Series: Acts: Put Your Faith Where the Action Is
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    Warren W. Wiersbe

    Warren W. Wiersbe, former pastor of the Moody Church and general director of Back to the Bible, has traveled widely as a Bible teacher and conference speaker. Because of his encouragement to those in ministry, Dr. Wiersbe is often referred to as "the pastor’s pastor." He has ministered in churches and conferences throughout the United States as well as in Canada, Central and South America, and Europe. Dr. Wiersbe has written over 150 books, including the popular BE series of commentaries on every book of the Bible, which has sold more than four million copies. At the 2002 Christian Booksellers Convention, he was awarded the Gold Medallion Lifetime Achievement Award by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. Dr. Wiersbe and his wife, Betty, live in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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      The Wiersbe Bible Study Series - Warren W. Wiersbe

      Contents

      Cover

      Introduction to Acts

      How to Use This Study

      Lesson 1

      Pentecost (Acts 1—2)

      Lesson 2

      The Name of Jesus (Acts 3—4)

      Lesson 3

      The Clever Foe (Acts 5—7)

      Lesson 4

      Becoming Salt (Acts 8—12)

      Lesson 5

      Paul Begins His Ministry (Acts 13—16)

      Lesson 6

      Another Journey (Acts 17—18)

      Lesson 7

      Ephesus and After (Acts 19—22)

      Lesson 8

      The Prisoner (Acts 23—28)

      Bonus Lesson

      Summary and Review

      Extras

      Introduction to Acts

      Be Dynamic

      We call Dr. Luke’s second volume The Acts of the Apostles, when really it is the Acts of God’s People Empowered by the Holy Spirit. It is a story of power. God’s people today share the same spiritual dynamic that energized the early saints. If we are yielded to the Spirit, we can be adding new chapters to the exciting story of the church.

      There are some nonrepeatable events in Acts, as well as some transitional happenings; but the basic spiritual principles are the same today as when Peter and Paul ministered.

      Be Daring

      The eminent American psychologist William James said, It is only by risking our persons from one hour to another that we live at all. And the popular motivational expert Earl Nightingale claimed, Wherever there is danger, there lurks opportunity; wherever there is opportunity, there lurks danger.

      Paul and his friends would say a hearty Amen! to these two statements and would back up their votes with the testimony of their lives. After all, in the early church, Paul and Barnabas were known as men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ (Acts 15:26).

      If we have the dynamic of the Holy Spirit in our lives, then surely we will not be satisfied with Christian living as usual. We will want the Lord to put us where the real action is and make us daring pioneers instead of comfortable spectators.

      We need to look to the essentials and discover afresh the spiritual dynamics of the Word of God and prayer, love and fellowship, persecution, and personal witness for Christ.

      —Warren W. Wiersbe

      How to Use This Study

      This study is designed for both individual and small-group use. We’ve divided it into eight lessons—each references one or more chapters in Warren W. Wiersbe’s commentaries Be Dynamic and Be Daring (second editions, David C. Cook, 2009). While reading Be Dynamic and Be Daring is not a prerequisite for going through this study, the additional insights and background Wiersbe offers can greatly enhance your study experience.

      The Getting Started questions at the beginning of each lesson offer you an opportunity to record your first thoughts and reactions to the study text. This is an important step in the study process as those first impressions often include clues about what it is your heart is longing to discover.

      The bulk of the study is found in the Going Deeper questions. These dive into the Bible text and, along with helpful excerpts from Wiersbe’s commentary, help you examine not only the original context and meaning of the verses but also modern application.

      Looking Inward narrows the focus down to your personal story. These intimate questions can be a bit uncomfortable at times, but don’t shy away from honesty here. This is where you are asked to stand before the mirror of God’s Word and look closely at what you see. It’s the place to take a good look at yourself in light of the lesson and search for ways in which you can grow in faith.

      Going Forward is the place where you can commit to paper those things you want or need to do in order to better live out the discoveries you made in the Looking Inward section. Don’t skip or skim through this. Take the time to really consider what practical steps you might take to move closer to Christ. Then share your thoughts with a trusted friend who can act as an encourager and accountability partner.

      Finally, there is a brief Seeking Help section to close the lesson. This is a reminder for you to invite God into your spiritual-growth process. If you choose to write out a prayer in this section, come back to it as you work through the lesson and continue to seek the Holy Spirit’s guidance as you discover God’s will for your life.

      Tips for Small Groups

      A small group is a dynamic thing. One week it might seem like a group of close-knit friends. The next it might seem more like a group of uncomfortable strangers. A small-group leader’s role is to read these subtle changes and adjust the tone of the discussion accordingly.

      Small groups need to be safe places for people to talk openly. It is through shared wrestling with difficult life issues that some of the greatest personal growth is discovered. But in order for the group to feel safe, participants need to know it’s okay not to share sometimes. Always invite honest disclosure, but never force someone to speak if he or she isn’t comfortable doing so. (A savvy leader will follow up later with a group member who isn’t comfortable sharing in a group setting to see if a one-on-one discussion is more appropriate.)

      Have volunteers take turns reading excerpts from Scripture or from the commentary. The more each person is involved even in the mundane tasks, the more they’ll feel comfortable opening up in more meaningful ways.

      The leader should watch the clock and keep the discussion moving. Sometimes there may be more Going Deeper questions than your group can cover in your available time. If you’ve had a fruitful discussion, it’s okay to move on without finishing everything. And if you think the group is getting bogged down on a question or has taken off on a tangent, you can simply say, Let’s go on to question 5. Be sure to save at least ten to fifteen minutes for the Going Forward questions.

      Finally, soak your group meetings in prayer—before you begin, during as needed, and always at the end of your time together.

      Lesson 1

      Pentecost

      (ACTS 1—2)

      Before you begin …

      • Pray for the Holy Spirit to reveal truth and wisdom as you go through this lesson.

      • Read Acts 1—2. This lesson references chapters 1–2 in Be Dynamic. It will be helpful for you to have your Bible and a copy of the commentary available as you work through this lesson.

      Getting Started

      From the Commentary

      After His

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