The book of Acts is set within the larger story of the outworking of God’s plan to save for himself a people from every nation—the story that runs from Genesis to Revelation. Within its pages are dramatic accounts of the Spirit falling, the apostles’ preaching, conflict with Jewish opposition to welcoming in the Gentiles, and the invasion of the good news of King Jesus into the Roman Empire.
In Saved, bestselling author Nancy Guthrie provides an accessible, theologically sound guide to the book of Acts. Over 17 chapters, she invites readers to peer into the lives of the apostles in the days following the resurrection and ascension of Jesus as they experienced new power from the indwelling Holy Spirit and a new understanding of the Old Testament scriptures. With a friendly and engaging tone, Saved covers the entire book of Acts, providing a solid and accessible study resource for individuals and groups.
Context: Connects the events of the resurrection, the ascension, Pentecost, and the gospel going to Gentiles to the Old Testament, putting the events in the book of Acts in context of the whole of Scripture’s presentation of God’s salvation plans and purposes.
Our Fall Study will cover the Intro and the first 9 of the 17 lessons, with the last 8 to be covered in the Spring Study (Jan 28-Mar 25, 2025).
Each personal Bible study takes about 30–60 minutes per week and includes 6-9 questions on the text. The questions can be answered as briefly or thoroughly as the reader prefers. After completing the personal Bible study, readers will have a firm grip on the events of the initial spread of the gospel from Jerusalem, to Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
You have 4 purchase options: 1) The Personal Bible Study (PBS) you buy here with video access (digital download) for $12. 2) You buy your own PBS with NO video access. 3) You buy here just the "Saved" paperback book for $12. (This book is not necessary. Its content is what is in the video format. It will be useful if you miss class and have not purchased the PBS here, but have bought the non- video access format on your own). 4) You buy the full suite for $24 which includes the paperback book (if want the written text) as well as the Personal Bible Study with Video access (digital download). Purchasing now, through Redeemer, covers your materials for the FULL study, both Fall and Spring Semesters. This discounted pricing is only available through 8/30/24.
The digital video will be played in our class and then leader-guided discussion sessions in small groups (using different questions than the personal study) will follow.
Note our later start time: 7pm - 8:30pm. We will start promptly at 7. Bringing a Bible with maps will be helpful.