In believing jesus, an 8session dvd study, lisa harper retraces the steps of the apostles in the book of acts, while throwing in a few of her own crazy adventures along the way. Believing jesus highlights both of those strengths as she expounds on this epic and excit ing new testament book. After jesus resurrection, the disciples didnt have much directionbut they had gods spirit and a willingness to risk everything to establish a new community. Designed to be used in conjunction with the dvd study, this study guide will help you dig deeper into the teachings and apply what you have learned. A journey through the book of acts unabridged audio book on cd. Are you believing in jesus or are you believing jesus and taking him at his word. This study guide will take you step by step into a deeper relationship with jesus. The following notations are used in the working translation. The multimedia dvd ntsc of the believing jesus video study. Afterwards, he was the first of the apostles to see the risen jesus luke 24. A journey through the book of acts what does it mean to believe jesus.
In this 8week study, lisa takes you on an exciting journey through the book of acts, bringing you through video teaching her unique blend of seminarytrained scholar and hilarious storyteller as she expounds on this epic and exciting new testament book. These sessions will reflect the ambiance of the unique recording locations, immersing the listener into the teaching. Next, to get things started, discuss the following question. Believing jesus highlights both of those strengths as she expounds on this epic and excit ing new testament book with theological depth and comedic wit.
In acts luke describes for us the condition of the world and the apostles response to it as they were led by and filled with the holy spirit. Believing jesus highlights both of those strengths as she expounds on this new testament book and shows how the first believers were willing. In the first post of this series i highlighted the unity of lukeacts. Believing jesus a journey through the book of acts study. Acts was written by the same author who produced the gospel according to luke, yet there is no hard evidence about exactly who this person was. Acts of the apostles records paul traveling to the region of galatia and. It should also be noted that the authorized king james version uses small caps to represent the hebrew word yhwh in translation from the hebrew scriptures, as in the examples lord, god, and jehovah. Lisa harpers incorporation of real life events both good and horrific causes one to experience the ongoing reality of gods power. Acts of the apostles jesus words in red jewish period. Bible living articles devotionals inspirations video audio books bible trivia pastors blogs. Believing jesus small group bible study by lisa harper trailer. Join outof thebox bible teacher lisa harper as she retraces the revolut ionary steps of the early christians in the book. Audio dvd a journey through the acts and epistles audio presentation is an audio course designed to be used with the book a journey through the acts and epistles which may be purchased separately. Book of acts read, study bible verses online bible study tools.
Here is a look at our fifth book in the new testament filtering through all the examples we see of the word faith. Pentateuch and historical books covers from genesis through esther. An overview of the book of acts the life of the early church is recorded and preserved for us in the book of acts and the epistles. Read believing jesus study guide a journey through the book of acts by lisa harper available from rakuten kobo. The beloved physician luke followed up his gospel with an account of the exciting history of the early new testament church. The former treatise have i made, o theophilus, of all that jesus began both to do and teach, until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the holy ghost had given commandments unto t.
The disciples didnt have much of a road map after jesus ascended to heaven. The acts of the apostles often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth. The way we conduct ourselves with other christians. Believing jesus online bible study with lisa harper. Believing jesus highlights both of those strengths as she expounds on this epic and exciting new testament book with theological depth and comedic wit. A journey through the book of acts harper, lisa on. In this eightsession video bible study guide sold separately, lisa harper answers these questions by looking at the lives of the believers in acts and how jesus. If the book of acts were gone, there would be nothing to replace it the last recorded fact about jesus in the gospel of matthew is the resurrection. Of these, only the italic type and parentheses are used in the authorized king james version. After the ascension of jesus peter was the main leader of the church in jerusalem acts 1. In this eightsession video bible study guide sold separately, lisa harper answers these questions by looking at the lives of the believers in acts and how jesus command to spread the gospel forever shaped their lives. This overview demonstrates that, throughout the book of acts, the hope of israel and the restoration of israel are shown to be fulfilled in christ.
Even though jesus is busy sitting at the right hand of the father for most of the tale, hes still everpresent in the lives of his followers. Actus apostolorum, often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament. Believing jesus by lisa harper and renee ertl audiobook. Believing jesus small group bible study by lisa harper. A journey through the book of acts by lisa harper 2015, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Believing jesus a journey through the book of acts. In believing jesus, bible teacher and author lisa harper retraces the steps of the apostles in the book of acts, while throwing in a few of her own crazy adventures along the way. In believing jesus, bible teacher and author lisa harper retraces the steps of the apostles in the book of acts, while throwing in a few of her own crazy adventures. The book of acts is the record of that commission beingcarried out. In believing jesus, lisa harper answers these questions by looking at the lives of the believers in acts and how jesus command to spread the gospel forever shaped their lives. This was the study guide to accompany the believing jesus book. Beginning with a brief summary of jesus last days on earth with his disciples, his ascension, and the selection of a replacement for judas iscariot, luke moves quickly to his subject the spread of the gospel and the growth of the church.
The text is quite distinctive in stating, of him all the prophets bear witness that through his name everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins v. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. The acts of the apostles is the fifth book in the new testament. Believing jesus study guide christian book distributors. What is your role in fulfilling the great commission. Journey through the bible uses the nrsv to study the bible book by book. It comes directly after the four gospels and before the letters of paul. Jul 09, 2015 believing jesus small group bible study by lisa harper. In the book believing jesus, author and women of faith speaker lisa harper writes about her journey through the book of acts. A journey through the acts and epistles continuing in the. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. Unlike a traditional audiobooks direct narration of a book s text, believing jesus includes highquality, live audio sessions. This post will exhaustively look at every example we see in the book of acts with a brief commentary on each. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section.
Believing jesus has brought the power of the gospel in the book of acts into clearer focus for me. The good news spread and fellowships of believers sprang up through out the roman empire. The disciples didnt have much of a road map after jesus. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. Although the story of the young girl who was stolen from her family and forced into.
Each study is designed to first teach the leaders the passage and then provide them with questions they can use to lead their group through a process of selfdiscovered learning. A journey through the book of acts by lisa harper online at alibris. It is a bridge between the gospels and the epistles. Were starting off the new year with lisa harpers incredible new online bible study, believing jesus. At one time the gospel of luke and the book of acts were joined together as one book. Not just believe in jesus, but actually believe what he saidand shape our lives around that truth.
If you or any of your fellow group members do not know one another, take a little time to introduce yourselves. By faith in the name of jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. This summary of the book of acts provides information about the title, authors, date of. Doughty southside christian church january 2014 introduction. Lifts up the bibles most significant stories, themes, events and people.
Unlike a traditional audiobooks direct narration of a books text, believing jesus includes highquality, live audio sessions from the author that cover this important biblebased topic. This hardbound book contains the authorized king james version in a parallel column with a working translation along with numerous footnotes on selected words and text for the book of acts, the church epistles, and the personal epistles of paul. Drawing on her theological depth and comedic wit, lisa reveals that while the. The bible study is a 12 lesson study using scripture from acts to lead you into thought, discussion, and action. The disciples didnt have much of a road map after jesus ascended to heaven, but gods grace and spirit filled in the gaps as they moved forward. This commentary is based upon my personal devotional notes and reflections on the book of acts. A journey through the book of acts 1 popular christian videos. She keeps it real with plenty of self deprecating anecdotes, but more importantly, she consistently points listeners back to the perfect love and sufficiency of jesus. In believing jesus, bible teacher and author lisa harper retraces the steps of the apostles in the book of acts, while throwing in a few of her own crazy. Believing jesus are you truly willing to risk everything. Acts public domain audiobook at librivox various versions.
It required their willingness to risk everything to establish a new community that would change the future world. Harper gives highlights from acts and gives her thoughts and many stories to help the reader understand acts practically. So many times we believe in jesus but expect the miracles to be for everybody else. A journey through the book of acts ebook 9780718038649 by lisa harper. To the small group of disciples jesus command was an impossible challenge. Amazing facts quarterly guide featuring news, articles, bible answers, and more. A commentary on the acts of the apostles by pastor galen l. Post navigation a study of the book of acts by pastor j.
In believing jesus, an 8session dvd study, lisa harper retraces the steps of the apostles in the book of acts, while throwing in a few of her own crazy. In the first verse of the book of acts the author mentions the fact that he has already written an earlier report concerning all things which jesus began both to do and to teach, until that day in which he was taken up. The epistle to the galatians, often shortened to galatians, is the ninth book of the new. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts. Fifth, this redemptive work is applied by the holy spirit through faith in jesus christ alone v. On the one hand, luke portrays the followers of jesus as a sect of the jews. It is in this chapter that the gospel of jesus christ takes a crucial turn as the apostles began their journey into the rest of the known world under the direction and power of the holy spirit. She keeps it real with plenty of self deprecating anecdotes, but more importantly, she consistently points listeners back to the perfect love and sufficiency of jesus christ.
Believing jesus and millions of other books are available for instant access. A journey through the acts and epistles alternative views. Working translation from a journey through the acts. The book of acts bible study takes you on a journey of explosive growth and discipleship as you experience the power of gods visual word. A journey through the book of acts as want to read.
Sep 02, 2015 the plan acts covers a period of about 30 years from jesus ascension through to pauls house arrest in rome in 61 ad. It is intended to help you better understand some of the background and issues in lukes second volume. The gospel of luke, as well as the book of acts, is addressed to a certain theophilus cf luke 1. In believing jesus, lisa harper answers these questions by looking at lives of the believers in the book of acts and how jesus command to spread the gospel to. The bible study source series provides a unique audio learning experience. She keeps it real with plenty of selfdeprecating anecdotes, but more importantly, she consistently points listeners back to the perfect love and sufficiency of jesus. In my opinion, older teens and adults should also find this series to be an excellent guide for reading through the entire bible. The new testament without the book of acts leaves a great yawning gap. A journey through the book of acts kindle edition by lisa harper. I emphasized that the two books seem to show us that the ministry of jesus is continued through his church. Before he ascended he gave his instructions, through the holy spirit, to the special messengers of his choice. Designed for use with the believing jesus video study sold separately. Lisa harper is a gifted communicator whose writing and. In believing jesus, lisa harper answers these questions by looking at lives of the believers in the book of acts and how jesus.
A journey through the book of acts study guide by harper, lisa isbn. May 04, 2015 the next few posts will present an excellent overview of the book of acts, written by don k. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Renee ertl the earliest believers risked everything to follow christ.
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