Your quick reference guide to the Book of Acts, including summary, key verse, important info, and reading guides.
The post Look at the Book: Acts [Infographic] appeared first on Bible Gateway News & Knowledge.
“Look at the Book” is Bible Gateway’s series of short blog posts and infographics introducing you to the books of the Bible. The book of Acts is a direct sequel to the Gospel of Luke, written by the same author and picking up directly where the gospel left off.
Scroll to the bottom if you’d prefer to see (and save) this article as an infographic. You’ll also find a handy 30-day reading guide. Or, for a challenge, you can do it in one week using the 7-day reading guide below.
Summary
Beginning with Jesus’s ascension, through the birth of the church on the Day of Pentecost, to Paul’s preaching at Rome, Acts chronicles the spread of the gospel and the growth of the church.
- Category: History
- Theme: Church
- Timeline: Written together with the Gospel of Luke around 60 AD
Key Verse
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” — Acts 1:8 (NIV)
Paul’s Missions
Paul’s three missionary journeys in Acts:
- Twelve stops, nine cities, from around 46-48 AD
- Nineteen stops, 19 cities, from around 49-52 AD
- Twenty-six stops, 23 cities, from around 53-58 AD
These events serve as a kind of microcosm of Paul’s entire ministry: stiff opposition from most Jews and joyous acceptance of the gospel message by many Gentiles.
7 Day Reading Guide
(See 30-day guide below.)
- Day 1: Acts 1-4
- Day 2: Acts 5-8
- Day 3: Acts 9-12
- Day 4: Acts 13-16
- Day 5: Acts 17-20
- Day 6: Acts 21-24
- Day 7: Acts 25-28
A Spirit-Led Life
Paul’s joyful perseverance in the face of extreme persecution is testimony to the power of the Holy Spirit in a believer’s life.
Access the rest of the series. Browse Bible studies for each book of the Bible. Or right-click on the infographic below to download and save the image for your reference.
The post Look at the Book: Acts [Infographic] appeared first on Bible Gateway News & Knowledge.