August Reading - The Book of Acts

The Gospels were great, but I am really looking forward to moving on to Acts. Here is some context from my study bible*...

Purpose: To give an accurate account of the birth and growth of the Christian church.

Author: Luke (a Gentile physician & the writer of Luke)

Date Written: Between A.D. 63 and 70

Setting: Acts is the connecting link between Christ's life and the life of the church, between the Gospels and the Letters.

Key Verse: "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witness in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." (1:8)

Special Features: Acts is a sequel to the Gospel of Luke. Because Acts ends so abruptly, Luke may have planned to write a third book, continuing the story.

The Blueprint:

1. Peter's Ministry (1:1-12:25) - establishment of the church & expansion of the church
2. Paul's Ministry (13:1-28:31) - first missionary journey, council at Jerusalem, second missionary journey, third missionary journey & Paul on trial

* Life Application Study Bible.