Week 6 | The Kingdom of God is Expanding | Acts

1. Birth of the _________________ church at _________________ (1:1-2:27) Highlights: Summary Verse 2:46-47 “Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.”

2. Expansion of Jerusalem church and ______________ believers are _________________ (3:1-9:31)

Highlights: Summary Verse 9:31 “Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. It was strengthened; and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it grew in numbers, living in the fear of the Lord.”

3. ________________ welcomed into the community and the birth of the _______________ church (9:32-12:24)

Highlights: Summary Verse 12:24 “But the word of God continued to increase and spread.”

4. Church on ____________ (12:25-21:26) Highlights: Summary Verse 19:20 “In this way the word of the Lord spread widely and grew in power.”

5. Church extended to _________ and beyond through Paul’s ______________ and writings (21:27-28:31)

Highlights: Summary Verse 28:31 “Boldly and without hindrance he [Paul] preached the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ.” Theme: God’s _______________ expansion plan for the world is his _____________, and it won’t be stopped. If the theme of Acts is still true, then we must ask ourselves:

§ Am I a part of the ___________?

§ Am I _______________ in __________________ the Kingdom of God?