Acts 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Here is the launch point for formally taking the gospel of christ to the rest of the world. Understanding the book of acts is paramount, if we are going to understand the gospel message of our messiah. The 11 apostles were told to stay in jerusalem for the promise of the father in heaven. The first account i composed, theophilus, about all that jesus began to do and teach, the former account referred to here is the book of luke.
Micks father, though a former football star, is still very much in shape. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew. Acts of the apostles a study guide executable outlines. When jesus showed himself alive to the disciples, how many days was he with. Lukes prologue, containing a repetition of christs history from his passion till his ascension, acts 1. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway. I told you, theophilus, about everything jesus began to do and teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven after giving his chosen apostles further instructions through the holy spirit. Micks father mike is bigger and stronger than any of his friends fathers, who lay on the couch all day. Ancient books were generally written on papyrus scrolls.
Ministering to the lord means doing what pleases him and honors him worship, praise, prayer, listening to, honoring god. This chapter functions as a transition from the former account that is, gospel of luke with a narrative prelude verses 15. Feb 27, 2011 the first chapter of the book of acts from the watchword bible cev new testament. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep. Jan 26, 20 study of the book of acts chapter 2 duration. The book of acts is clearly a sequel, a second volume to be read in conjunction with the first, the book of luke. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early christian tradition affirmed that luke composed this book as well as the gospel of luke. Peters discourse concerning the death of judas iscariot, acts 1.
You will have approximately 20 minutes to complete this homework assignment. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. And they said, cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth god, and of good report among all the nation of the jews, was warned from god by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee. In those two years, luke had plenty of time to research and write his gospel and the book of acts. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven bible gateway. With a reference to, and a brief recapitulation of, his gospel, or history of the life of christ, inscribing this, as he had done that, to his friend theophilus v. The first chapter of the book of acts from the watchword bible cev new testament. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. This is the first job of any servant of god, to minister unto the lord.
Acts 14 now at iconium they entered together into the. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Acts of the apostles 2 commentary new testament matthew. The events of this chapter begin as the 12 apostles 1. It was practical to have a scroll about thirtyfive feet in length. The eighth, when they were assembled together, and when he led them unto bethany, luke 24. Through what authority did jesus give commandments unto the apostles. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. Outline studies in the book of the acts of the apostles. Mick johnsons earliest memory is of playing football with his father when he was four. It was when the day of pentecost was fully come, in which there seems to be a reference to the manner of the expression in the institution of this feast, where it is said lev. Theophilis beloved of god was likely a mentor of luke, and was possibly a medical doctor, as was luke himself colossians 4. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text.
A timid peter is transformed into a bold evangelist whose first preach sees about three thousand souls added to the church acts 2. In doing this, they did the service of priests under the new covenant, offering their bodies as living sacrifices romans 12. It contains many particulars concerning the apostles peter and paul, and of the christian church from the ascension of our saviour to the arrival of st. Acts 1 bible study acts 1 chapter bible study and commentary. Acts 19 we left paul in his circuit visiting the churches, but we have not forgotten, nor has he, the promise he made to his friends at ephesus, to return to them, and make some stay there. Now there were at antioch, in the church that was there, prophets and teachers. The return of the disciples to jerusalem, and their employment there, acts 1. This would indicate it was matthew, mark, luke, or john. The significance of the prologue with its introductory address to. Barnabas, simeon called the black, lucius from cyrene, manaen a close friend of herod since childhood, and saul were prophets and teachers in the church in antioch. Pdf file, suitable for printing click here if you want the student edition, with the.
Acts chapter 19 matthew henry complete commentary on. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. The concepts that we will be introduced to in the book of acts are numerous. It is the readers prayer that many will, let the word of christ richly dwell in them. This rallying cry from john mackay, missionary statesman and ecumenical leader of an earlier generation, needs to be heard and heeded again in our day. Commentaries for acts chapter 1 the jerusalem church.
Portions of chapter 17 and all of chapters 1828 were written by kevin scott, who kindly offered his material to help complete this study guide until i have completed it myself, lord willing. Acts 1 is the first chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. Acts chapter 1 questions for discussion the living word. This study guide was developed in preparation for teaching adult bible classes. You can easily access any chapter of acts at any time. Acts 1, new international version niv the bible app. The introductions are similar in other ways as well. Acts of the apostles 1, new living translation nlt the. Acts 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 1 in plain english.
Barnabas, and simeon who was called niger, and lucius of cyrene. The inspired historian begins his narrative of the acts of the apostles, i. Our story starts off where the gospel of luke left offjesus is back now that hes resurrected, jesus decides to hang out and chat with his disciples whom luke calls apostles for forty days. Dales goal in this recording was to make a simple but reverent audio copy of gods word that you can take with you everywhere you go. Saul is in antioch of syria, the church there is composed partly of. Acts 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Acts chapter 1 questions for discussion the living. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. The book of acts is a vital link between the gospels and the epistles. The birth of the church happens in acts 2 with the outpouring of the holy spirit.