Happy Friday, and welcome back to another presentation of Bible Study Snacks. As always, I'd like to thank you so much for joining me as we walk through the richness of God's spoken word and wisdom together. I pray that today finds you in good health and strong in faith!
This week, I would like to continue our study of the Book of Acts, with Chapter Twelve (Verses 1-19).
I have designed these studies to be brief, yet packed full of good information for everyone regardless of your level of biblical knowledge. I might add that these quick studies make perfect small group discussion starters, as well!
As always, I whole-heartedly believe in the importance that any Bible study should begin with prayer. If you have your Bible ready, let's pray together...
Heavenly father, please guide us as we study your Word today; I pray that our hearts and our minds will be open so that we will not only receive your Gospel, but learn from it as well; you are the Light of the world, Lord, and your Spirit will illuminate our path as we journey through your teachings. In the name of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior. Amen
If you are taking notes for yourself, or using this for a bible study with others, here are the objectives for this week's lesson...
OBJECTIVES: This week, the reader will...
1) Note the martyrdom of James, and the miraculous release of Peter from prison.
For your convenience, here is a summary of Acts 12:1-19...
This chapter records the efforts by King Herod to harass the church in Jerusalem. This Herod was Agrippa I, son of Herod Antipas (who beheaded John the Baptist, Mt 14:1-12), and grandson of Herod the Great (who slew the infants at Bethlehem, Mt 2:1-16). Successfully killing James the brother of John with the sword, Herod has Peter arrested and imprisoned, intending to bring Peter before the people after the Passover.
Herod's plans are thwarted when an angel of the Lord frees Peter from prison. After meeting with brethren at the home of Mary, mother of John Mark, Peter sends word to James and the brethren of his miraculous release. When Peter is not found in the prison, Herod has the guards examined and executed. Herod then goes down to Caesarea (1-19).
REVIEW QUESTIONS:
1) How did Herod begin to harass the church? (Acts 12:1-3)
2) When was Peter imprisoned? When did Herod intend to present him to the people? (Acts 12:3-4)
3) How did the church respond to Peter's imprisonment? (Acts 12:5)
4) How was Peter bound, the night before Herod intended to bring him before the people? (Acts 12:6)
5) As the angel freed Peter and led him out of the prison, what was Peter thinking? (Acts 12:7-9)
6) After the angel led Peter into the city and then left, what did Peter come to realize? (Acts 12:10-11)
7) Where did Peter first go? What were the people there doing? (Acts 12:12)
8) Who answered the door? How did she react? (Acts 12:13-14)
9) What did the people think she had seen at the door? (Acts12:15)
10) After they finally went to the door and let him in, what instructions did Peter give? (Acts 12:16-17)
11) When Peter was not found in the prison on the next day, what happened? (Acts 12:18-19)
After completing this week's study, go back and read through the material again. Take your time and read each topic and scripture reference as many times as you feel necessary. Keep in mind that by doing this, you just might see something new that you overlooked the first time around!
As we journey through the Bible together, I will continue to pray that God’s message will come through to you loud and crystal clear. Until next time, I wish everyone a blessed week!
God bless you!
Sheri
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