Acts Assignment

Name _______________________ Instructor _____________ Date_________

READ Acts 6:8-9:31

In this section of Acts, Stephen, Phillip, and Paul are shown to be key agents the expansion of the gospel outward from Jerusalem. (see Acts 1:8)

Stephen (6:8-8:3)

Why do you think Stephen’s speech aroused such anger from the Jewish leaders? What points did he make that were so controversial?

What were the immediate results of Stephen’s martyrdom? (see 8:1-3)

Philip (8:4-40)

Philip is listed along with Stephen in Acts 6:5 as one of the non-apostolic believers entrusted by God with a significant ministry. Luke is drawing our attention not as much to what Philip preached, but to whom he preached.

Describe the types of people Philip ministered to and why this was important:

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Paul (9:1-31)

Paul was a man of power and ability. But his early days as a follower of Christ were marked by dependence on others.

List the various ways in which Paul was forced to depend on other Christians in 9:1-31:

How do these three men represent a fulfillment of Jesus’ words in Acts 1:8?

READ Acts 10:1-11:18

Which individuals does Luke focus on in this part of Acts?

What role do these individuals play in the expansion of the Gospel?

What obstacles threaten to prevent the spread of the Gospel? How are those obstacles overcome?

What role does the Holy Spirit play in moving the gospel forward?