💻Bible Study Video Series: Acts

Hopefully these videos answer any questions that you have had about the study. Keep it simple. Follow the lessons. Follow the Holy Spirit. You’re going to do great!

In Christ,

Nicki

Part 1: In Jerusalem (Acts 1–7)

The church begins and grows among the Jewish people.

• Acts 1:1–26
  BSB Headings: Prologue · The Ascension · Matthias Replaces Judas
  ✅ Summary: Jesus’ final instructions, the ascension, and choosing Matthias.

• Acts 2:1–47
  BSB Headings: The Holy Spirit at Pentecost · Peter Addresses the Crowd · The Believers Form a Community
  ✅ Summary: The coming of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the church.

• Acts 3:1–4:31
  BSB Headings: Healing at the Beautiful Gate · Peter Speaks in Solomon’s Colonnade · The Priests and Sadducees Arrest Peter and John · The Believers’ Prayer for Boldness
  ✅ Summary: Healing at the temple and bold witness before the Sanhedrin.

• Acts 4:32–5:42
  BSB Headings: Sharing among Believers · Ananias and Sapphira · The Apostles Heal Many · The Apostles Arrested and Freed · The Apostles on Trial Again
  ✅ Summary: Sharing among believers, Ananias & Sapphira, and continued preaching.

• Acts 6:1–8:3
  BSB Headings: The Choosing of the Seven · The Arrest of Stephen · Stephen’s Speech to the Sanhedrin · The Stoning of Stephen · Saul Persecutes the Church
  ✅ Summary: Choosing the seven, Stephen’s speech, and his martyrdom.

Part 2: In Judea & Samaria (Acts 8–12)

The gospel spreads beyond Jerusalem.

Acts 8:4–40
BSB Headings: Philip in Samaria · Simon the Sorcerer · Philip and the Ethiopian
✅ Summary: Philip’s ministry in Samaria and the Ethiopian official.

Acts 9:1–43
BSB Headings: Saul’s Conversion · Saul Preaches at Damascus · Saul Escapes from Damascus · Saul in Jerusalem · The Healing of Aeneas and Dorcas
✅ Summary: The conversion of Saul and Peter’s healings in Lydda and Joppa.

Acts 10:1–48
BSB Headings: Cornelius Calls for Peter · Peter’s Vision · Peter Visits Cornelius · The Gentiles Receive the Holy Spirit
✅ Summary: Peter and Cornelius: the gospel comes to the Gentiles.

Acts 11:1–30
BSB Headings: Peter’s Report at Jerusalem · The Church at Antioch
✅ Summary: Peter defends God’s work among the Gentiles; the church in Antioch grows and sends relief.

Acts 12:1–25
BSB Headings: James Killed, Peter Imprisoned · Peter Delivered from Prison · Herod’s Death
✅ Summary: Persecution by Herod, Peter’s miraculous escape, and Herod’s downfall.

Acts 13:1–14:28
BSB Headings: Paul’s First Missionary Journey (Antioch · Cyprus · Pisidian Antioch · Iconium · Lystra and Derbe · The Return to Antioch)
✅ Summary: Paul’s first missionary journey—preaching, persecution, and new churches planted.

Acts 15:1–35
BSB Headings: The Council at Jerusalem · The Letter to the Gentile Believers · The Believers Rejoice
✅ Summary: The apostles and elders settle the question of Gentile believers and rejoice in God’s grace.

Acts 15:36–18:22
BSB Headings: Paul’s Second Missionary Journey (Paul and Silas · Timothy Joins Paul and Silas · Paul’s Vision of the Macedonian · Philippian Jailer Converted · Thessalonica · Berea · Athens · Corinth · Paul Returns to Antioch)
✅ Summary: Paul’s second missionary journey—new companions, new churches, and bold preaching in Europe.

Acts 18:23–21:16
BSB Headings: Paul’s Third Missionary Journey (Apollos · Paul in Ephesus · Riot in Ephesus · Paul in Macedonia and Greece · Paul’s Farewell to the Ephesian Elders · Paul’s Journey to Jerusalem)
✅ Summary: Paul’s third missionary journey—strengthening believers, facing opposition, and farewell to the Ephesian elders.

Acts 21:17–23:35
BSB Headings: Paul’s Arrival at Jerusalem · Paul Seized at the Temple · Paul Before the Sanhedrin · The Plot to Kill Paul · Paul Sent to Felix
✅ Summary: Paul is arrested in Jerusalem and defends his faith before the Sanhedrin.

Acts 24:1–26:32
BSB Headings: Paul’s Trial before Felix · Paul’s Trial before Festus · Paul Before Agrippa
✅ Summary: Paul gives his testimony before governors and kings.

Acts 27:1–44
BSB Headings: Paul’s Voyage to Rome · The Storm at Sea · The Shipwreck
✅ Summary: Paul’s voyage to Rome ends in shipwreck—but God preserves every life.

Acts 28:1–31
BSB Headings: Paul on Malta · Paul Arrives in Rome · Paul Preaches at Rome
✅ Summary: Paul ministers in Malta and Rome, boldly proclaiming Christ without hindrance.