Read the chapter summaries for Acts 1-8; 10-12 and the Bible Dictionary entry "Acts of the Apostles". Make a list of several themes that the book of Acts emphasizes.
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| Peter |
- Preparing for the second coming of Christ
- Receiving the first covenants and ordinances of the gospel
- Exercising priesthood power
- Persecution of the saints and church authorities
- Receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost
- Gospel to be preached to all of God's children (gentiles)
- Preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ
- Testifying of Christ
- Building up of the kingdom of God
From the chapter summaries for Acts 2-5; 8-10; 12 make a list of what Peter was doing in each chapter.
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| Map of New Testament |
Acts 2: Peter testifies of the resurrected Christ, how to gain salvation, and the Holy Ghost.
Acts 3: Peter heals the lame, preaches repentance, and speaks of the Second Coming.
Acts 4: Peter is arrested and testifies of salvation through Christ to a council.
Acts 5: Peter is arrested and then delivered from prison by an angle. He testifies of Christ.
Acts 8: Peter comes to Samaria and confers the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Acts 9: Peter heals and raises people from the death.
Acts 10: Peter is commanded to take the gospel to the gentiles.
Acts 12: Peter is freed from prison by an angel.
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