Series: Chronicles of the Apostles

Introduction to the Apostles Apostles = many messenger sent out on a mission as an agent of the sender. Shaliach is the Hebrew name for this. Shaliach means like the man himself have a message for someone, you would send out someone who comes in their name. KEY:  Moses, Elijah, and Elisha were this because they performed acts that only… Continue reading Chronicles of the Apostles – Introduction

Chronicles of the Apostles – The Ascension During this series we will look at the lives of the Apostles, focusing on the book of Acts.  ___________________________________________________________________________ The Fall of Jerusalem The main catalyst of change in the church is the fall of Jerusalem When believers started to trust in Jesus, they did not start going to church — They went… Continue reading Chronicles of the Apostles – The Ascension

During this series we are looking at the book of Acts.  You can see and hear more sermons online! Visit htcfamily.org and look for the sermon series “Chronicles of the Apostles”. _________________________________________________________________ The Sabbath Walk and Upper Room They returned and walked to Jerusalem a Sabbath Day walk To show Jesus did not come to replace the Torah The disciples… Continue reading Chronicles of the Apostles – The Waiting

  Holy Spirit Can’t cover everything because the Holy Spirit is God Better for you that I go away (John 16:7) You will be baptized in the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:5) Only used once more in Acts when Peter talking at the house of Cornelius (Acts 11:16) Filled is used four times Filled with the Spirit (Acts 4:8) Filled in… Continue reading Chronicles of the Apostles – Holy Spirit

The Outpouring The followers of Jesus were promised an outpouring of the Holy Spirit The Feast of Pentecost was happening Celebration of the harvest Celebration of the Giving of the Torah Helenistic Jews were in Jerusalem for this celebration Traveled from around the Roman empire to celebrate and make business deals Sound of the rushing wind stopped everyone who was… Continue reading Chronicles of the Apostles – Peter’s Sermon

The Outpouring The followers of Jesus were promised an outpouring of the Holy Spirit The Feast of Pentecost was happening Celebration of the harvest Celebration of the Giving of the Torah Helenistic Jews were in Jerusalem for this celebration Traveled from around the Roman empire to celebrate and make business deals Sound of the rushing wind stopped everyone who was… Continue reading Chronicles of the Apostles – Peter's Sermon

  Synagogues “First churches” Beit = house of assembly = synagogue Ekklesia = assembly rather than church Greek term “kyriake” meaning “belonging to the Lord” — we got the name church Prayers in synagogue Lord’s Prayer added to their prayers Tomb of David Peter referred to this tomb in his sermon in (Acts 2:29) Destroyed during the burning of Jerusalem… Continue reading Chronicles of the Apostles – Trial

Chronicles of the Apostles Signs of the Kingdom _________________________________________________________________ The Picture Changes (Acts 4:32 – 37) Luke changes the view Luke will often go from reporting events to giving an overview of what is happening in the church in general This is one of the changes Luke shared about how John and Peter were threatened for proclaiming the resurrection of… Continue reading Chronicles of the Apostles – Signs of the Kingdom

Chronicles of the Apostles Signs of the Kingdom During this series we are looking at the book of Acts.  _________________________________________________________________   The Apostles Ministry (Acts 5:12 – 16) Great fear gripped the church (Vs 11) First time the word “church” had been used for the group of people meeting “Ekklesia” used here = assembly Luke used it for the people… Continue reading Chronicles of the Apostles – The Second Arrest

Chronicles of the Apostles 
Picking the Deacons During this series we are looking at the book of Acts.  You can see and hear more sermons online! Visit htcfamily.org and look for the sermon series “Chronicles of the Apostles”. GOT QUESTIONS?  Raise your hand, or email/text [email protected]. _________________________________________________________________ The Food Program (Acts 6:1) Jewish high council is starting to come against… Continue reading Chronicles of the Apostles – Picking the Deacons

Chronicles of the Apostles Ministering to the Cultures _________________________________________________________________ Ministering to Cultures There was a division between the two cultures in the body of believers The Hellenistic Jews were being overlooked in the distribution of food Problems are usually recognized by those not in power first The leaders picked Hellenistic leaders to minister More effective at reaching their own culture… Continue reading Chronicles of the Apostles – Ministering to Cultures