About Word Online: Series 1 - The gospel in Jerusalem
This series starts with the ascension of Jesus to heaven and describes the rapid growth and miraculous life of the early church in the city of Jerusalem under Peter’s leadership following the dramatic events of the day of Pentecost.
One of the most important aspects of church community life is their care for the poor and specifically here, widows. Seven men were elected to oversee this more organised giving to the poor. A summary statement expresses the growth of the church and its spread despite setbacks.
10 Sept 2021
9. Opposition to the church grows
Once again the Jewish authorities are faced with the problem of what to do about the Apostles and their teaching. Amazingly, Gamaliel, one of the Sanhedrin encourages them to wait to see if this was a temporary religious group or God's. The Apostles are flogged and set free.
3 Sept 2021
8. Ananias and Sapphira – truth and deceit
Ananias and Sapphira were part of the community of the church. They lied about giving the whole amount from selling their field which was in fact embezzlement. They were hypocritical in trying to gain favour by doing this. They died as a result. The church grew in awe and respect for God and continued to grow in numbers.
27 Aug 2021
7. Keys to an effective church
Following the release of Peter and John, the church spend time in prayer. Their trust in God, their unity in the faith, and their generosity to fellow believers is evidenced. Barnabas, the 'son of encouragement' is introduced.
20 Aug 2021
6. The apostles under pressure
Following the healing miracle, the Jewish authorities act against Peter and John and put them in jail overnight. They demand that they no longer speak in the name of Jesus but Peter boldly preaches that Jesus is the only way of salvation.
13 Aug 2021
5. Healing at the Temple gate
A remarkable healing miracle takes place in the Temple courts. Peter uses the opportunity of preaching to the crowd about Jesus and how through him the fulfilment of the Abrahamic covenant to bless all nations of the earth is made possible.
6 Aug 2021
4. Priorities of church community life
The Apostles had four priorities for the emerging, growing church - teaching, fellowship, breaking bread and prayer.
30 Jul 2021
3. The day of Pentecost
Ten days after the Ascension, at the Pentecost feast, the promised Holy Spirit is given. Peter preaches to the crowd and three thousand join. This is the birth of the church.
23 Jul 2021
2. Preparing for the coming of the Holy Spirit
About 120 people who had followed Jesus remained in Jerusalem including the eleven remaining Apostles, Mary the mother of Jesus and Jesus' brothers and other disciples - both men and women. A twelfth Apostle was chosen.
16 Jul 2021
1. The Ascension of Jesus
The writer, Luke, refers back to the Ascension of Jesus as a decisive point of change in the Apostles' spiritual journey.
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