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Acts 1 — Teaching Notes / Biblical Summary

Acts 1 records the transition between the earthly ministry of Jesus and the birth of the Church. Key events: • Jesus appears alive for forty days after His resurrection.
• He teaches about the Kingdom of God.
• He commands the disciples to wait in Jerusalem for the promised Holy Spirit.
• He gives the foundational mission statement in Acts 1:8 — witness from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth.
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Acts 2— Teaching Notes / Biblical Summary

Acts 2 records the birth of the Church. Key events: • The Holy Spirit descends at Pentecost.
• A sound like rushing wind fills the house.
• Tongues of fire rest on each believer.
• They speak in known languages understood by international Jews.
• Peter explains this fulfills Joel’s prophecy.
• He proclaims Jesus’ crucifixion, resurrection, and exaltation.
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Acts 3 — Teaching Notes / Biblical Summary

Acts 3 records the first public miracle after Pentecost. Key events: • Peter and John go to the temple at the hour of prayer (3 PM).
• A man lame from birth is begging at the Beautiful Gate.
• Peter declares healing in the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth.
• The man is instantly healed and enters the temple walking and praising God.
• The crowd gathers in Solomon’s Portico.
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Acts 4 — Teaching Notes / Biblical Summary

Acts 4 records the first persecution of the Church. Key events: • Peter and John are arrested while preaching resurrection.
• Many believe — total number reaches about 5,000 men.
• They are brought before the Sanhedrin (Annas, Caiaphas, rulers).
• Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, proclaims Jesus as the source of healing.
• He quotes Psalm 118 — the rejected stone becoming the cornerstone.
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Acts 5 — Teaching Notes / Biblical Summary

Acts 5 presents two major developments:
Internal purity and external persecution. Key events: • Ananias and Sapphira lie about the proceeds of land.
• Peter declares they lied to the Holy Spirit — to God.
• Both fall dead.
• Great fear comes upon the Church.
• Many signs and wonders occur through the apostles.
• The sick are healed; crowds gather.
• The high priest and Sadducees arrest the apostles.
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Acts 6 — Teaching Notes / Biblical Summary

Acts 6 marks structural growth and the beginning of intensified persecution. Key events: • Complaint arises between Hellenistic and Hebrew believers over neglected widows.
• The Twelve appoint seven Spirit-filled men to oversee food distribution.
• Apostles remain devoted to prayer and ministry of the Word.
• Stephen and six others are chosen and commissioned.
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Acts 7 — Teaching Notes / Biblical Summary

Acts 7 records Stephen’s defense before the Sanhedrin and his martyrdom. Stephen recounts Israel’s history to show a consistent pattern:
God sends deliverers → the people reject them. He traces:

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Act 8 — Teaching Notes / Biblical Summary

Acts 8 shows persecution spreading the Gospel. • Saul ravages the Church.
• Believers scatter throughout Judea and Samaria.
• Philip preaches in Samaria; many are healed.
• Great joy fills the city.
• Simon the magician believes and is baptized.
• Peter and John come; Samaritans receive the Holy Spirit.
• Simon attempts to buy the power of the Spirit and is rebuked.
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Acts 9 — Teaching Notes / Biblical Summary

Acts 9 records Saul’s conversion and ministry expansion. • Saul seeks to arrest believers in Damascus.
• Jesus appears in a blinding light.
• “Why do you persecute Me?”
• Saul is blind three days.
• Ananias is sent to him despite fear.
• Saul is filled with the Spirit and baptized.
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Acts 10 — Teaching Notes / Biblical Summary

Acts 10 marks the official Gentile breakthrough. • Cornelius, a Roman centurion, receives angelic instruction.
• Peter receives the vision of the sheet with unclean animals.
• God declares what He has cleansed must not be called common.
• Peter enters Cornelius’ house.
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Acts 11 — Teaching Notes / Biblical Summary

Acts 11 confirms and expands the Gentile mission. Key events: • Peter defends his actions before Jewish believers.
• He recounts his vision and the Spirit’s direction.
• He explains the Spirit fell on Gentiles as at Pentecost.
• Jerusalem believers accept that God grants repentance to Gentiles.
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Acts 12 — Teaching Notes / Biblical Summary

Acts 12 contrasts earthly power with divine sovereignty. • Herod Agrippa I persecutes the Church.
• James (brother of John) is executed.
• Peter is arrested during Passover/Unleavened Bread.
• He is guarded by four squads of soldiers.
• The Church prays earnestly.
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Acts 13 — Teaching Notes / Biblical Summary

Acts 13 begins Paul’s first missionary journey. Key events: • The Holy Spirit sets apart Barnabas and Saul in Antioch.
• They travel to Cyprus; preach in synagogues.
• Elymas the sorcerer opposes them; Paul rebukes him and he is struck blind.
• The proconsul Sergius Paulus believes.
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Acts 14 — Teaching Notes / Biblical Summary

Acts 14 continues Paul and Barnabas’ first missionary journey. • In Iconium, many believe but division grows.
• A plot to stone them forces escape.
• In Lystra, Paul heals a man lame from birth.
• The crowd mistakes them for Greek gods (Zeus and Hermes).
• Paul and Barnabas reject worship and preach the living Creator.
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Acts 15 — Teaching Notes / Biblical Summary

Acts 15 addresses whether Gentile believers must follow Mosaic circumcision to be saved. Key events: • Certain men teach circumcision is required for salvation.
• Paul and Barnabas dispute the teaching.
• The Jerusalem Council gathers.
• Peter recounts Cornelius’ conversion and Spirit evidence.
• He affirms salvation by grace.
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Acts 16 — Teaching Notes / Biblical Summary

Acts 16 begins Paul’s second missionary journey. • Timothy joins Paul in Lystra.
• Churches are strengthened.
• The Spirit prevents them from entering certain regions.
• Paul receives the Macedonian vision.
• They travel to Philippi.
• Lydia believes and is baptized.
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Acts 17 — Teaching Notes / Biblical Summary

Acts 17 records Paul’s ministry in three major cities. • In Thessalonica, Paul reasons from Scripture that Jesus is the Christ.
• Some believe; opposition forms a mob.
• Jason is dragged before authorities.
• Paul and Silas leave by night.

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Acts 18 — Teaching Notes / Biblical Summary

Acts 18 focuses on Paul’s ministry in Corinth and the strengthening of partnerships. • Paul arrives in Corinth.
• He meets Aquila and Priscilla, fellow tentmakers.
• He reasons in the synagogue weekly.
• After Jewish opposition, he turns to the Gentiles.
• Crispus, synagogue ruler, believes with his household.
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Acts 19 — Teaching Notes / Biblical Summary

Acts 19 records major ministry in Ephesus. • Paul meets disciples who only knew John’s baptism.
• They are baptized in Jesus’ Name and receive the Spirit.
• Paul teaches in synagogue and later in Tyrannus’ hall for two years.
• Extraordinary miracles occur.
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Acts 20 Teaching Notes / Biblical Summary

Acts 20 contains Paul’s travel updates and his farewell to the Ephesian elders. • Paul revisits Macedonia and Greece.
• A Jewish plot changes his travel route.
• In Troas, Eutychus falls from a window and is restored to life.
• Paul continues his journey toward Jerusalem.
• At Miletus, he calls the Ephesian elders.
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Acts 21 — Teaching Notes / Biblical Summary

Acts 21 records Paul’s journey to Jerusalem and the beginning of his arrest. • Paul travels through Cos, Rhodes, Patara, Tyre, Ptolemais, and Caesarea.
• Disciples warn him not to go to Jerusalem.
• Agabus prophesies Paul’s binding.
• Paul declares readiness to suffer and die for Jesus.
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Acts 22 — Teaching Notes / Biblical Summary

• Paul speaks in Hebrew (Aramaic), gaining attention.
• He recounts his Jewish upbringing and training under Gamaliel.
• He admits persecuting Christians.
• He describes the Damascus road encounter with Jesus.
• He recounts Ananias restoring his sight and baptizing him.
• He shares his temple vision commanding him to go to the Gentiles.
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Acts 23 — Teaching Notes / Biblical Summary

Acts 23 records Paul before the Sanhedrin and the assassination plot. • Paul declares a clear conscience.
• The high priest orders him struck.
• Paul rebukes the unlawful action, then acknowledges the high priest’s position.
• He strategically divides Pharisees and Sadducees by mentioning resurrection.
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Acts 24 — Teaching Notes / Biblical Summary

Acts 24 records Paul’s trial before Governor Felix. • Ananias, elders, and lawyer Tertullus present accusations.
• Paul is accused of stirring riots and defiling the temple.
• Paul calmly defends himself.
• He affirms belief in the Law and Prophets.
• He declares hope in the resurrection of the just and unjust.
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Acts 25 — Teaching Notes / Biblical Summary

Acts 25 records Paul’s hearing before Governor Festus and his appeal to Caesar. • Festus replaces Felix as governor.
• Jewish leaders request Paul be brought to Jerusalem, plotting to kill him.
• Festus refuses and holds trial in Caesarea.
• Jews present accusations they cannot prove.
• Paul denies wrongdoing against Jewish Law, temple, or Caesar.
• Festus suggests trial in Jerusalem.
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Acts 26 — Teaching Notes / Biblical Summary

Acts 26 records Paul’s defense before King Agrippa II. • Paul respectfully addresses Agrippa.
• He explains his Pharisaic background.
• He affirms belief in the resurrection promise.
• He recounts persecuting Christians.
• He describes the Damascus road encounter.
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Acts 27 — Teaching Notes / Biblical Summary

Acts 27 records Paul’s voyage to Rome and shipwreck. • Paul sails under guard of Julius the centurion.
• Travel is slow and dangerous late in the season.
• Paul warns of danger, but leadership ignores him.
• A violent storm (Northeaster) drives the ship for many days.
• Hope of survival fades.
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Acts 28 — Teaching Notes / Biblical Summary

Acts 28 concludes Paul’s journey to Rome. • Survivors land on Malta.
• Paul survives a viper bite unharmed.
• Publius’ father is healed; many others are healed.
• After three months they sail to Italy.
• Paul meets believers on the way to Rome.
• In Rome he lives under house arrest but is allowed visitors.
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