In this study, Wayne Stewart will look at the beginning of the church which we are a part of today. The Acts provides the history of Israel and Gentiles in how they had a relationship with Jesus Christ after his death, burial and resurrection. At what point in time did God give specific instructions to the Gentiles apart from Israel? This study will look at this question and help you understand the significance of finding out the answer.
The lesson on November 26, 2017 was part 1 of "Mid-Acts or Acts 28?". This is the first lesson on the study of this question, when did the church of which we are a part of today begin? Mid-Acts or Acts 28? Wayne takes the time to provide a backdrop for this issue and explains the Acts period and provides the highlights of actions during this 40 year period after the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. A person of significant interest is Saul who was persecuting Christians on behalf of the Chief Priests of Israel. Saul received permission from them to pursue those in Damascus who believed the same way when Christ Jesus interceded his trip on the road and made him the Apostle to the Gentiles in Acts 9. If you have never heard of the position of Acts 28 before, this lesson is a great foundation that lays out the argument in a simple way and gives us a foundation for the lessons to follow. The scripture reading was from 1 Corinthians 2:1-8 KJV