If the main character of the Old Testament is Yahweh, the main character of gospels is, of course, Jesus Christ. But the main character of the “Acts of the Apostles” is not the apostles–not even Peter and Paul. It’s the Holy Spirit, or the third Person of the Trinity, who completes the work of salvation in the disciples of Jesus and goes on to make more disciples: “First in Jerusalem, then in Samaria, and on to the uttermost parts of the earth.”
When we last saw the handful of disciples that were left after their leader’s shocking death–about 120 of them–they were disheartened and bereft, but still together. Two stunning events are about to occur, which will turn not only their lives upside down, but alter the history of the world.
What were they? Click below to find out:
(This is a continuation of a series of posts about the “whole story” of the Bible. I plan to run one every week, on Tuesdays, with a printable PDF. The printable includes a brief 2-3 paragraph introduction, Bible passages to read, a key verse, 5-7 thought/discussion questions, and 2-3 activities for the kids. Here’s the Overview of the entire Bible series.)
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