Book of ACTS
Bible Chat with Michael E. Gould
A In-depth 10-week Bible Study through the book of Acts with Michael E Gould
WEEK 1 - ACTSÂ 1-2
Main Idea:Â Jesus ascends and sends the Holy Spirit; the Church is born.
Key Observations:
- The disciples’ waiting and obedience.
- What happens when the Spirit comes.
- Peter’s transformation and first sermon.
WEEK 2 -ACTS 3-5
Main Idea: The power of Jesus continues through His people; miracles and persecution both increase.
Key Observations:
- Peter and John’s healing at the temple.
- The Church's giving. (Ananias & Sapphira)x
- The apostles’ response to persecution.
WEEK 3 -ACTS 6-8
Main Idea: The Church grows, faces conflict, and begins to spread beyond Jerusalem.
Key Observations:
- The choosing of the seven (first deacons).
- Stephen’s faith and martyrdom.
- Philip’s ministry and the Ethiopian’s conversion.
WEEK 4 - ACTS 9-10
Main Idea:
God transforms enemies into instruments; the gospel reaches Gentiles.
 Key Observations:
- Saul’s radical encounter with Jesus.
- Peter’s vision and Cornelius’ salvation.
WEEK 5 - ACTS 11-13
Main Idea: The Church sends out Apostles; the gospel reaches new regions
Key Observations:
- Antioch becoming a sending church.
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Paul and Barnabas’ first Apostolic journey.
WEEK 6 - ACTS 14-16
Main Idea:Â Paul and Silas face opposition but continue in joy and obedience
Key Observations:
- The pattern of persecution and perseverance.
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Lydia’s conversion and the Philippian jailer.
WEEK 7 - ACTS 17-20
Main Idea:Â Paul preaches the gospel across cultures and defends the faith with wisdom.
  Key Observations:
- Paul preaches in Thessalonica, Berea, Athens.
- Apollos emerges as a gifted teacher.
- Paul instructs the Ephesian elders
WEEK 8 - ACTS 21-23
Main Idea:Â Paul is arrested but remains faithful to his calling.
 Key Observations:
- A prophetic warning about Jerusalem.
- Paul faces riots and trials.
- Jesus encourages Paul that he will testify in Rome.
WEEK 9 - ACTS 24-26
Main Idea:Â Paul boldly witnesses to governors and kings.
 Key Observations:
- Paul defends his faith before Felix.Â
- Paul shares his testimony with Festus and Agrippa. – Agrippa says, “You almost persuade me.”
WEEK 10 - ACTS 27-28
Main Idea:Â God fulfills His promise as Paul reaches Rome despite storms and setback
 Key Observations:
- The storm and shipwreck.
- Miracles on Malta.
- Paul preaches in Rome unhindered.
