A comprehensive verse-by-verse study of the Book of Acts A record of the growth of the Church from Jerusalem to the far reaches of the Roman Empire. Stephen Armstrong The Acts of the Apostles is the only narrative found in the New Testament apart from the Gospels, and it tells the compelling story of how the Lord grew and guided the early Church. Some have suggested the book should be called the Acts of the Spirit, and truly every book of Scripture could bear that title. Nevertheless, Luke's account is squarely focused on the lives and work of men, who were striving to follow the Lord in the difficult work of establishing the faith. Can there be a more important study for any Christian desiring to follow in the Apostles' footsteps? https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/acts-of-the-apostles https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/Acts_cover_centered.jpg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/acts-of-the-apostles Acts en-us no (c)2014 Verse By Verse Ministry International Verse By Verse Ministry International letters@versebyverseministry.org Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:08:09 -0600 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:08:09 -0600 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss letters@versebyverseministry.org https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/acts_of_the_apostles_lesson_1 350 Stephen Armstrong https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/Acts_cover_centered.jpg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/acts-of-the-apostles Acts Lesson 1 - The Apostles' Marching Orders Luke opens his account with an introductory chapter giving Jesus' instructions to the Apostles before His ascension and the selection of Judas' replacement. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:10:00 -0500 https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/acts_of_the_apostles_lesson_2a 351 Stephen Armstrong https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/Acts_cover_centered.jpg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/acts-of-the-apostles Acts Lesson 2A - The Fulfillment of Pentecost The arrival of the Holy Spirit to indwell the early believers is the fulfillment of the Feast of Pentecost. Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:19:00 -0500 https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/acts_of_the_apostles_lesson_2B 352 Stephen Armstrong https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/Acts_cover_centered.jpg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/acts-of-the-apostles Acts Lesson 2B - Peter's Sermon at Pentecost Having witnessed the miraculous work of the Spirit, the crowd on Pentecost asks what it means, and Peter answers them. Wed, 29 Sep 2010 15:22:00 -0500 https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/acts_of_the_apostles_lesson_3 353 Stephen Armstrong https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/Acts_cover_centered.jpg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/acts-of-the-apostles Acts Lesson 3 - The Early Church The life of the early church is examined as Peter delivers his second sermon in the Temple. Wed, 06 Oct 2010 15:27:00 -0500 https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/acts_of_the_apostles_lesson_4 354 Stephen Armstrong https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/Acts_cover_centered.jpg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/acts-of-the-apostles Acts Lesson 4 - Peter's Healing in the Temple Peter performs his first miracle and attracts the attention of the Temple leadership. Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:31:00 -0500 https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/acts_of_the_apostles_lesson_5a 355 Stephen Armstrong https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/Acts_cover_centered.jpg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/acts-of-the-apostles Acts Lesson 5A - Disobedience in the Early Church The early church shared its belongings, and God dealt harshly with sin. Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:35:00 -0500 https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/acts_of_the_apostles_lesson_5b 356 Stephen Armstrong https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/Acts_cover_centered.jpg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/acts-of-the-apostles Acts Lesson 5B - The Second Trial of the Apostles After the sin of Ananias and Sapphira, the church flourishes even as the Jewish authorities continue to persecute the Apostles. Wed, 03 Nov 2010 15:39:00 -0500 https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/acts_of_the_apostles_lesson_6 592 Stephen Armstrong https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/Acts_cover_centered.jpg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/acts-of-the-apostles Acts Lesson 6 - Do Not Neglect the Word of God Rapid church growth necessitated the selections of deacons to support the needs of the congregation Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:49:00 -0600 https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/acts_of_the_apostles_lesson_7 594 Stephen Armstrong https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/Acts_cover_centered.jpg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/acts-of-the-apostles Acts Lesson 7 - Stephen's Martyrdom The persecution of the church begins with Stephen's death, but not before he gives one of the greatest defenses of the gospel ever heard. Wed, 17 Nov 2010 20:55:00 -0600 https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/acts_of_the_apostles_lesson_8a 593 Stephen Armstrong https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/Acts_cover_centered.jpg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/acts-of-the-apostles Acts Lesson 8A - The Spread of the Gospel to the Samaritans Through persecution, the Gospel is spread away from Jews and toward the second of three groups: the Samaritans. Wed, 01 Dec 2010 20:56:00 -0600 https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/acts_of_the_apostles_lesson_8b 596 Stephen Armstrong https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/Acts_cover_centered.jpg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/acts-of-the-apostles Acts Lesson 8B - Philip, Simon, and the Eunuch We learn the true nature of Simon's heart and contrast his experience with a eunuch in Southern Palestine. Wed, 08 Dec 2010 20:59:00 -0600 https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/acts_of_the_apostles_lesson_9a 597 Stephen Armstrong https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/Acts_cover_centered.jpg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/acts-of-the-apostles Acts Lesson 9A - Saul on the Road The Lord in His sovereignty chooses His apostle to the Gentiles, Saul of Tarsus. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 21:02:00 -0600 https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/acts_of_the_apostles_lesson_9b 598 Stephen Armstrong https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/Acts_cover_centered.jpg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/acts-of-the-apostles Acts Lesson 9B - Paul's early training After his conversion, Saul (Paul) receives his training directly from God. Wed, 05 Jan 2011 21:04:00 -0600 https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/acts_of_the_apostles_lesson_10 599 Stephen Armstrong https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/Acts_cover_centered.jpg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/acts-of-the-apostles Acts Lesson 10 - The Gospel Comes to the Gentiles Peter is persuaded by God through a dream to reach out to the Gentiles with the message of the Gospel Wed, 12 Jan 2011 21:07:00 -0600 https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/acts_of_the_apostles_lesson_11 600 Stephen Armstrong https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/Acts_cover_centered.jpg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/acts-of-the-apostles Acts Lesson 11 - Peter's Defense of the Gentiles After preaching the Gospel to Cornelius, Peter finds himself under attack from the brethren. Fri, 21 Jan 2011 23:07:00 -0600 https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/acts_of_the_apostles_lesson_12 610 Stephen Armstrong https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/Acts_cover_centered.jpg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/acts-of-the-apostles Acts Lesson 12 - Herod's Persecution After killing James, Herod tries to kill Peter as well, but the Lord rescues the Apostle. Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:44:00 -0600 https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/acts_of_the_apostles_lesson_13 623 Stephen Armstrong https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/Acts_cover_centered.jpg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/acts-of-the-apostles Acts Lesson 13 - The Apostle Paul is Called Saul becomes Paul as he assumes his role as Apostle to the Gentiles and produces his first Gentile convert. Sat, 05 Feb 2011 20:39:00 -0600 https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/acts_of_the_apostles_lesson_14 631 Stephen Armstrong https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/Acts_cover_centered.jpg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/acts-of-the-apostles Acts Lesson 14 - Paul and Barnabas Witness to the Gentiles The Apostles travel the region surrounding Antioch and encounter persecution in a familiar pattern. Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:22:00 -0600 https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/acts_of_the_apostles_lesson_15a 636 Stephen Armstrong https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/Acts_cover_centered.jpg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/acts-of-the-apostles Acts Lesson 15A - The First Doctrinal Dispute As Paul's first missionary journey ends, a doctrinal dispute arises in the early church, leading to the Council of Jerusalem. Sun, 20 Feb 2011 20:16:00 -0600 https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/acts_of_the_apostles_lesson_15b 640 Stephen Armstrong https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/Acts_cover_centered.jpg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/acts-of-the-apostles Acts Lesson 15B - The Findings of the Council The first Gentile church in Antioch learn the results of the Council of Jerusalem. Thu, 24 Feb 2011 22:58:00 -0600 https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/acts_of_the_apostles_lesson_16a 644 Stephen Armstrong https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/Acts_cover_centered.jpg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/acts-of-the-apostles Acts Lesson 16A - The Gospel Reaches Europe The Holy Spirit guides Paul to Europe and to a new companion named Timothy. Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:54:00 -0600 https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/acts_of_the_apostles_lesson_16b 648 Stephen Armstrong https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/Acts_cover_centered.jpg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/acts-of-the-apostles Acts Lesson 16B - Reaching Slaves and Romans Paul continues to reach into all levels of Greek society with the Gospel, including a demon-possessed slave girl and a Roman jailor. Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:13:00 -0600 https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/acts_of_the_apostles_lesson_17 652 Stephen Armstrong https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/Acts_cover_centered.jpg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/acts-of-the-apostles Acts Lesson 17A - On the Run to Berea and Beyond Paul suffers harrassment at the hands of Jews in several towns and must keep moving with his message. Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:22:00 -0500 https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/acts_of_the_apostles_lesson_17b 670 Stephen Armstrong https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/Acts_cover_centered.jpg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/acts-of-the-apostles Acts Lesson 17B - To an Unknown God Paul rises to the occasion with a culturally-relavent approach for presenting the Gospel. Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:23:00 -0500 https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/acts_of_the_apostles_lesson_18a 673 Stephen Armstrong https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/Acts_cover_centered.jpg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/acts-of-the-apostles Acts Lesson 18A - Arguing for the Gospel in Corinth Paul struggles to gain even a single Jewish convert in the city of Corinth, and the Lord gives Paul comfort in a vision. Sat, 09 Apr 2011 00:35:00 -0500 https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/acts_of_the_apostles_lesson_18b 676 Stephen Armstrong https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/Acts_cover_centered.jpg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/acts-of-the-apostles Acts Lesson 18B - Apollos' Incomplete Gospel After returning from his second missionary journey, Paul sets out a third time and encounters a man preaching an incomplete gospel. Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:07:00 -0500 https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/acts_of_the_apostles_lesson_19a 679 Stephen Armstrong https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/Acts_cover_centered.jpg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/acts-of-the-apostles Acts Lesson 19A - The Importance of Ephesus Part 1 Paul remains three years in the capital of Gentile pagan worship and reaches all of Asia Minor with the Gospel. Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:46:00 -0500 https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/acts_of_the_apostles_lesson_19b 694 Stephen Armstrong https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/Acts_cover_centered.jpg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/acts-of-the-apostles Acts Lesson 19B - The Importance of Ephesus Part 2 Before Paul leaves the city, a major disturbance breaks out over the impact of the Gospel on local commerce. Fri, 29 Apr 2011 20:54:00 -0500 https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/acts_of_the_apostles_lesson_20 702 Stephen Armstrong https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/Acts_cover_centered.jpg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/acts-of-the-apostles Acts Lesson 20 - Paul in Macedonia, Corinth and Asia Paul begins his return to Jerusalem by first visiting Macedonia, Corinth and parts of Asia, all the while teaching and preaching. Thu, 12 May 2011 15:32:00 -0500 https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/acts_of_the_apostles_lesson_21 707 Stephen Armstrong https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/Acts_cover_centered.jpg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/acts-of-the-apostles Acts Lesson 21 - Paul reaches Jerusalem Paul begins a five-year period of captivity as the Jews in Jerusalem riot and call for Paul's death. Fri, 27 May 2011 14:53:00 -0500 https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/acts_of_the_apostles_lesson_22_23 722 Stephen Armstrong https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/Acts_cover_centered.jpg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/acts-of-the-apostles Acts Lesson 22-23 - Paul as a Roman Prisoner Paul is placed on trial by the Jewish Council and later transferred to Caesarea for Roman trial. Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:01:00 -0500 https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/acts_of_the_apostles_lesson_24 725 Stephen Armstrong https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/Acts_cover_centered.jpg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/acts-of-the-apostles Acts Lesson 24 - Paul stands trial before Felix Felix conducts a trial of Paul, with the Jews presenting their case and Paul defending himself. Fri, 10 Jun 2011 20:59:00 -0500 https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/acts_of_the_apostles_lesson_25_26 729 Stephen Armstrong https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/Acts_cover_centered.jpg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/acts-of-the-apostles Acts Lesson 25-26 - Paul stands trial before Festus and King Agrippa Festus and King Agrippa decide to hear the case of Paul. Sat, 18 Jun 2011 14:38:00 -0500 https://versebyverseministry.org/lessons/acts_of_the_apostles_lesson_27_28 734 Stephen Armstrong https://media.versebyverseministry.org/images/bible_study_images/Acts_cover_centered.jpg https://versebyverseministry.org/bible-studies/acts-of-the-apostles Acts Lesson 27-28 - Paul reaches Rome Paul endures a difficult sea journey to reach Rome. Sat, 25 Jun 2011 12:29:00 -0500