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 20-25).
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) Review the untimely death of Herod, and the continued success of the word of God.
For your convenience, here is a summary of Acts 12:20-25...
While at Caesarea, the people of Tyre and Sidon come to Herod to appeal for peace. When he gives them an oration, the people praise his speech as "the voice of a god and not of a man." Failing to give glory to God, an angel of the Lord strikes Herod and he dies. The word of God, however, grows and multiplies.
Barnabas and Saul, complete their ministry to the saints in Judea (cf. Acts 11:29-30), and return from Jerusalem to Antioch accompanied by John Mark. At this point in Luke's narrative of the history of the church, the focus turns from the ministry of Peter to the ministry of Paul (20-25).
REVIEW QUESTIONS:
1) Where did Herod then go? Who came with an appeal for peace? (Acts 12:19-20)
2) When Herod gave them an oration, what did the people say? (Acts 12:21-22)
3) What happened to Herod? Why? (Acts 12:23)
4) Despite Herod's effort to harass the church, what was the result? (Acts 12:24)
5) Who returned from Jerusalem, and whom did they bring with them? (Acts 12:25)
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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