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The Acts of the apostles
The Acts of the apostles• Introduction
• Schedule, outline, blog, etc can be found on the church website at http://nowthenalliance.org/acts_class
• Expectations: Read acts, use the website, do activities, and reflect.
• On virtual days? 1) attend the 9:45 service; or 2) meet in Kiononia Kafe or, 3) conduct missions work.
The Acts of the apostles
A virtual tour of Acts
The Acts of the apostles
A virtual tour of Acts• Trinity: Father, Son, Spirit• Humans: Mind, Body, Spirit• Water: ice, liquid, vapor• Spiritual Growth: kNOw, DO, BE
(God wants all three and our goal will be to get beyond the knowing.)
The 12 apostlesActs 1:1-26 --- a brief overview
The 12 apostlesActs 1:1-26 --- a brief overview
AndrewBartholomewJames GJames LJohnJude - (Paul)
AndrewBartholomewJames GJames LJohnJude - (Paul)
MatthewPeterPhilipThomasSimonMatthias -Judas
MatthewPeterPhilipThomasSimonMatthias -Judas
AndrewAndrew was a brother of Peter and a follower of
John the Baptist. Like Peter he was a
fisherman, but he was more of a “behind
the scenes” type of guy. He was the first
apostle chosen by Jesus - probably
because of his zeal in introducing others to
Jesus. He was crucified on an “X’ shaped
cross on Nov 30 of AD 69 after two days of
suffering - and preaching Jesus.
was a brother of Peter and a follower of
John the Baptist. Like Peter he was a
fisherman, but he was more of a “behind
the scenes” type of guy. He was the first
apostle chosen by Jesus - probably
because of his zeal in introducing others to
Jesus. He was crucified on an “X’ shaped
cross on Nov 30 of AD 69 after two days of
suffering - and preaching Jesus.
BartholomewBartholomew also known as Nathanael meaning the
guileless one. He was from Cana - where
Jesus did His first miracle - and a friend of
Philip. He was knowledgeable in the old
testament and a seeker of divine truth
(MacArthur). Jesus spoke of his charcter
in John 1:47, “behold … in whom there is
no deceit.” He was flayed alive on
August 24th of AD 62. Sincerity was
Bart’s rule.
also known as Nathanael meaning the
guileless one. He was from Cana - where
Jesus did His first miracle - and a friend of
Philip. He was knowledgeable in the old
testament and a seeker of divine truth
(MacArthur). Jesus spoke of his charcter
in John 1:47, “behold … in whom there is
no deceit.” He was flayed alive on
August 24th of AD 62. Sincerity was
Bart’s rule.
James the GreaterJames the Greater was the older brother of John, one of the
sons of Zebedee that Jesus named,
“sons of Thunder”, because of his
passion, fervor and intensity. James
was a witness to Spain and was
beheaded by King Agrippa in AD 42 -
the first of the apostles to be martyred.
(Jesus told him that he would drink of
the same cup as Himself.)
was the older brother of John, one of the
sons of Zebedee that Jesus named,
“sons of Thunder”, because of his
passion, fervor and intensity. James
was a witness to Spain and was
beheaded by King Agrippa in AD 42 -
the first of the apostles to be martyred.
(Jesus told him that he would drink of
the same cup as Himself.)
James the LessJames the Less was the brother of Matthew and likely a tax
collector. The term “Less” most likely
referred to this James’ physical size and
not in any way to his status as an apostle.
Not a lot is known about this James other
than his parent’s names (Alphaeus and
Mary). Paul tells us that he was a witness
at the resurrection and a pillar of church.
He was martyred by being sawed in half.
was the brother of Matthew and likely a tax
collector. The term “Less” most likely
referred to this James’ physical size and
not in any way to his status as an apostle.
Not a lot is known about this James other
than his parent’s names (Alphaeus and
Mary). Paul tells us that he was a witness
at the resurrection and a pillar of church.
He was martyred by being sawed in half.
JohnJohn is given a (inaccurate) feminine look in art
which is probably intended to reflect his
strength of emulating Jesus’ love. The
younger brother of James, he was the other
“Son of Thunder”, and shared his brother’s
passion for truth and boldness. He was the
author of much of the new testament,
balancing love & truth, ambition & humility.
He died at nearly 100 years old in AD 97
after surviving Patmos and being boiled in
oil.
is given a (inaccurate) feminine look in art
which is probably intended to reflect his
strength of emulating Jesus’ love. The
younger brother of James, he was the other
“Son of Thunder”, and shared his brother’s
passion for truth and boldness. He was the
author of much of the new testament,
balancing love & truth, ambition & humility.
He died at nearly 100 years old in AD 97
after surviving Patmos and being boiled in
oil.
JudeJude also known as Judas Thaddaeus, was a
missionary to Turkey, Asia, and Samaria.
Most known for his question to Jesus, “Lord,
how is it that You will manifest Yourself to
us, and not to the world?” (John 14:21-22).
A demon-stration of his tender-hearted
humility. Jesus response: “If anyone loves
me, he will keep My word, and God will love
him…” Jude, and his partner Simon, were
martyred by a mob.
also known as Judas Thaddaeus, was a
missionary to Turkey, Asia, and Samaria.
Most known for his question to Jesus, “Lord,
how is it that You will manifest Yourself to
us, and not to the world?” (John 14:21-22).
A demon-stration of his tender-hearted
humility. Jesus response: “If anyone loves
me, he will keep My word, and God will love
him…” Jude, and his partner Simon, were
martyred by a mob.
MatthewMatthew was a brother of James the Less and a tax
collector (despised) prior to his calling by
Jesus. When called, he did not hesitate,
and immediately got up and followed Jesus
- inviting Him to his house for a feast. It
was likely Matthew’s willingness to walk
away from a lucrative career and give his
all for Christ that made him a worthy
apostle & missionary to Jews & Iran.
was a brother of James the Less and a tax
collector (despised) prior to his calling by
Jesus. When called, he did not hesitate,
and immediately got up and followed Jesus
- inviting Him to his house for a feast. It
was likely Matthew’s willingness to walk
away from a lucrative career and give his
all for Christ that made him a worthy
apostle & missionary to Jews & Iran.
PeterPeter a fisherman, natural leader, he was
eager, aggressive, bold, and out-spoken
- perhaps the lead apostle. He was
inquisitive, took initiative, and got things
done. When Jesus asked him, “who do
you say I am?” Peter replied, “You are
the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
Sadly, he also denied Christ - three
times. Peter was crucified upside-down.
a fisherman, natural leader, he was
eager, aggressive, bold, and out-spoken
- perhaps the lead apostle. He was
inquisitive, took initiative, and got things
done. When Jesus asked him, “who do
you say I am?” Peter replied, “You are
the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
Sadly, he also denied Christ - three
times. Peter was crucified upside-down.
PhilipPhilip was the apostles “bean counter”; a
practical, facts-and-figures type of guy.
When Jesus asked him how they would
feed the 5000, he replied that he only
had a few bucks - wrong answer. He was
a pragmatist and a cynic rather than a
visionary. How-ever, his reply to Jesus
calling was “we have found Him” (the
Messiah). He was a seeker, and a doer.
Like Peter, he was crucified upside-down.
was the apostles “bean counter”; a
practical, facts-and-figures type of guy.
When Jesus asked him how they would
feed the 5000, he replied that he only
had a few bucks - wrong answer. He was
a pragmatist and a cynic rather than a
visionary. How-ever, his reply to Jesus
calling was “we have found Him” (the
Messiah). He was a seeker, and a doer.
Like Peter, he was crucified upside-down.
ThomasThomas Although he is mostly known for being
a doubter, he was truly a man of
courage, faith, & intellect. He was the
one that wanted to go with Jesus to
heal Lazarus, knowing full well that
they (the apostles), might be killed
right along with Jesus. He was a
missionary to India and the Orient, and
was speared to death on July 3rd of AD
72.
Although he is mostly known for being
a doubter, he was truly a man of
courage, faith, & intellect. He was the
one that wanted to go with Jesus to
heal Lazarus, knowing full well that
they (the apostles), might be killed
right along with Jesus. He was a
missionary to India and the Orient, and
was speared to death on July 3rd of AD
72.
SimonSimon the Zealot (think terrorist), was at the
other end of the political spectrum from
Matthew. He had a fierce loyalty to
Jesus and a fiery devotion and
enthusiasm for the Truth. He became
the missionary to the north - as far as
the British Isles, and the south - to
Africa. Most accounts have him
martyred in Iran around AD 70.
the Zealot (think terrorist), was at the
other end of the political spectrum from
Matthew. He had a fierce loyalty to
Jesus and a fiery devotion and
enthusiasm for the Truth. He became
the missionary to the north - as far as
the British Isles, and the south - to
Africa. Most accounts have him
martyred in Iran around AD 70.
MatthiasMatthias was the 13th apostle, chosen (by lots) to
replace Judas after his death. Not a lot
is known about Matthias although some
believe that Peter acted too quickly and
that Paul should have been the true
13th apostle. He was known as a vocal
opponent of pleasure & material goods.
He was reportedly stoned to death by
Jews around AD 51.
was the 13th apostle, chosen (by lots) to
replace Judas after his death. Not a lot
is known about Matthias although some
believe that Peter acted too quickly and
that Paul should have been the true
13th apostle. He was known as a vocal
opponent of pleasure & material goods.
He was reportedly stoned to death by
Jews around AD 51.
JudasJudas Iscariot will always be remembered as
the apostle who betrayed Jesus. Why
was he chosen? Why did he betray
Jesus? Perhaps he was a Zealot and
became unhappy with Jesus true
mission. Perhaps it was Satan.
Perhaps he just made the biggest
mistake of his life - a warning to us.
Remorseful, he committed suicide
shortly after Jesus was crucified.
Iscariot will always be remembered as
the apostle who betrayed Jesus. Why
was he chosen? Why did he betray
Jesus? Perhaps he was a Zealot and
became unhappy with Jesus true
mission. Perhaps it was Satan.
Perhaps he just made the biggest
mistake of his life - a warning to us.
Remorseful, he committed suicide
shortly after Jesus was crucified.
Paul (Saul)Paul (Saul) was far more documented in word
and deed. Certainly he was a far
more interesting study than nearly
any other apostle. Why wasn’t he
selected as one of the twelve?
What lessons can we learn from
Paul’s non-selection?
was far more documented in word
and deed. Certainly he was a far
more interesting study than nearly
any other apostle. Why wasn’t he
selected as one of the twelve?
What lessons can we learn from
Paul’s non-selection?
Six-minute “Visual Bible” representation of
Acts 1:1-23
I. Discussion QuestionsI. Discussion Questions1. What concerns do the disciples express
in this last meeting with Jesus?
2. What may the apostles have thought as they watched Jesus’ ascension?
3. To whom are we called to be witnesses?
4. What qualifications were used to select the apostles? How’d humans do it?
5. If the apostles were alive today, what church do you think they would attend?
6. To which of the 12 do you most relate?
1. What concerns do the disciples express in this last meeting with Jesus?
2. What may the apostles have thought as they watched Jesus’ ascension?
3. To whom are we called to be witnesses?
4. What qualifications were used to select the apostles? How’d humans do it?
5. If the apostles were alive today, what church do you think they would attend?
6. To which of the 12 do you most relate?
II. Know, Do, and BeII. Know, Do, and Be
1. Do access the website, read the blog, and reply to [email protected]
2. Do read ACTS chapter 2, making note of what the apostles did.
3. Do pray
4. Be prayerful
5. Be salt and light
1. Do access the website, read the blog, and reply to [email protected]
2. Do read ACTS chapter 2, making note of what the apostles did.
3. Do pray
4. Be prayerful
5. Be salt and light
