And how is it that we each hear them in our own language to which we were born. Click chart to enlarge charts from jensens survey of the nt used by permission another chart from charles swindoll another chart on acts. In the book of acts, peter gives five speeches of varying lengths. But peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed them. Acts 2 greek testament critical exegetical commentary bible. For similar prophetic imagery taken from the startling phenomena of an eclipse in palestine, cf.
And it must never be forgotten, in matters spiritual birth is not the end of life. Falk, jewish prayer literature and the jerusalem church, in the book of acts in. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. It records the event leading to pauls imprisonment in jerusalem. Unless it was confronted and cleared up, the church could not survive with its. The gift of the holy spirit can come upon not only individuals, but also upon groups see also acts 2. Life among the believers acts chapter 2 second continued acts 2. May 25, 2004 the passage which peter quoted and interpreted is found in joel 2. The book of acts, part 2 power from above sermon by mark. In verse 30 we see david was writing about one whom he knew would come because god. This verse by verse commentary page is part of an ongoing project to add notes to each verse of the bible. This event takes place on the jewish feast day of pentecost. He gave many more over the course of his life, but these are representative enough to show a common thread.
Men of judea and all who dwell in jerusalem, let this be known to you, and give ear to my words. And when the day of pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. The septuagint was a greek translation that jewish scholars created in the 3rd century b. Acts 1 niv bible in my former book, theophilus, i wrote. This chapter records the events on the day of pentecost, about 10 days after the ascension of jesus. Heavenly father, how i praise and thank you that you sent your onlybegotten son to be born as a man and to pay the price for our sin, so that by faith in him the curse of the law and the sting of death has been removed forever, for those who believe. These special apostles had witnessed jesus ministry from his baptism to his resurrection acts 1. This great chapter in the bible is one of the most studied, most taught, and often times the most wrongly taught.
The book of the acts of the apostles is the fifth book in the new testament christian. Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 2 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 2 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. John macarthur routinely preaches a sermon more th. 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. Not the apostles only, nor the hundred and twenty mentioned ch. But peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, ye men of judaea, and all ye that dwell at jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words. Acts 2 niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost bible. This title includes both the jews of judaea and all those of the dispersion, to whatever tribe they belonged.
Several of the quotes within the passage occur throughout the book of acts. Acts 22 is the twentysecond chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. Celebration of pentecost acts chapter 2, john 10 greeting good morning everyone. The gift of the holy spirit is often given as god deals with the flesh and there is a dying to self. Other topics while luke tells the story of the spread of the christian gospel from jerusalem to rome, he is also able to achieve some additional purposes. Therefore many verses do not yet have notes, but if the lord.
There is a whole graveyard full of old prophecy books that died along with the people who. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early. This noise filled the whole house where they were sitting. Heavenly father, thank you for the example of those 120 faithful disciples who obeyed your word and were given the privilege of being involved in the actual birth of the body of christ, which is the church on that special and unique day of pentecost. The lxx omit, and weiss contends that this is the reason of its omission here in so many mss. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Lets reread acts chapter 2 in small portions today and then ill comment on each small, but greatly significant, segment. But in this chapter the north wind and the south wind awake, and then they awake, and we have them in the pulpit presently.
This chapter records the events on the day of pentecost, about 10 days after the ascension of jesus christ. Lukes simile described gods action of sending the holy spirit. Paul is a wonderful orator and he knows that he is not really trying to convince the others, but king agrippa, so he addresses him. Beginning at the same scripture, he preached unto him jesus. Acts 2 is the second chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. The descent of the spirit upon the apostles, and those that were with them, on the day of pentecost, acts 2. C 3 they saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. They did not understand how the apostles could do this. Well start this lesson in verse 14, but to show you where were coming. Discussion questions and digging deeper devotional acts 2.
Acts 1 english standard version esv the promise of the holy spirit. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born. The spirit comes from above, in his own power, to possess and fill the dwellingplace prepared for him. The first thing we notice is that luke has used the septuagint version of the hebrew scriptures or old testament in quoting joel 2. We see paul eager to address him and clear his name. Acts 2 bible study detailed questions, answers and guide for an indepth, verse by verse bible study of acts chapter 2 in plain english that everyone can understand. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed that luke composed this book as well as the gospel of luke. Acts chapter 2 is the beginning of many great things. The following sermon transcript does not match the video version of the sermonit matches only the audio version. A chapter by chapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20.
Then how is it that each of us hears them in our native language. Chapter 4 proclaiming the risen lord acts after the four gospels comes a fifth book in the new testament which is called acts or the acts of the apostles. Luke brings us to the first widespread internal problem that faced the church. The memory verse for our series on acts is from acts 2. Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22. Acts 2 niv bible when the day of pentecost came, they. This book was written by the same man who wrote the gospel of luke.
And how is it that we hear, each of us in his own native language. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. Over 10 weeks quiz worx home delivery is exploring the. Therefore many verses do not yet have notes, but if the lord tarries and gives me breath, additions will follow. The gospel of luke, as well as the book of acts, is addressed to a certain theophilus cf luke 1.
Christians of all eras have a part in what occurred on the day of pentecost. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. Also, the verb translated gave them utterance in acts 2. Study guide for acts 2 by david guzik blue letter bible. Acts the promise of the holy spirit 1 in the first book, o a theophilus, i have dealt with all that jesus began b to do and teach, 2 until the day when c he was taken up, after he d had given commands e through the holy spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. Pentecost was also called the feast of harvest and it was a harvest festival, to celebrate the wheat harvest. Acts 2 when the day of pentecost arrived, they were all. Acts saint jerome, bible foundation and online book initiative, ed. And the lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. Read all of acts 2 chapter 2 relates the fulfilment of this promise, in answer to the spirit of dependence manifested in their united prayers. Surely, if anyone ever had an authentic sense of calling or destiny, it was. In the book of acts, the holy spirit is active speaking and directing the work.
And peter proceeded to tell them that this is that declared by the prophet joel. You are sealed with the holy spirit of promise part 2. Asv american standard version bcv book, chapter, and verse esv english standard version f the following verse ff the following verses kjv king james version nasb new american standard bible neb new english bible niv new international version nkjv new king james version rsv revised standard version. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early christian tradition affirmed that luke composed this book as well as the gospel of luke.
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