Aug 12
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This week Joe briefly discussed the fourth epic of redemptive history. Acts 1:1-11 will serve as the primary text.
1. Are there any cultural or background issues that are important in understanding the listed passage?
2. What key word(s)/phrase(s) really stand(s) out to you in these/this passage(s) of scripture? Why are/is they/it important?
3. Compare the listed passage with at least 3 other Bible versions (NIV, ESV, NASB, NKJV, Ect.) What similarities/differences do you observe? Share with your group.
4. Are there any verbs, commands, prepositions, or conjunctions, that seemed to stand out (if any)? What? Why? Share.
5. Read through at least 2 commentaries on the listed passage and share what your learned with your group. Here are some free online resources. (http://net.bible.org) (http://www.blueletterbible.org/) (http://biblia.com)
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6. Review the 5 epics of redemptive history. What is the common denominator between each one? Explain.
7. What was Pentecost and what role did it play in redemptive history? (Do some background study on Pentacost)
8. Review Peter’s sermon in Acts 2:14-41. How can his sermon be helpful to you in witnessing to non beleivers? Explain.