The Acts of the Apostles: Bible & Book Study

ACTS 1-5

The Acts of the Apostles is the story of God’s work in and through the lives of the first generation of Jesus’ followers. In his commentary on Acts, Willie James Jennings challenges the way the church has understood this book for generations. This series will explore the first few chapters of Acts, pairing scriptural readings with readings from Jennings’ commentary. Participants may want to purchase the commentary for their own study, but it is not required for the class.

Supplementary Text

Jennings, W. J. (2017). Acts: A theological commentary on the bible. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press.

SERIES OUTLINE

April 25, 2022
Correction
Acts 1:1-12
Jennings pp. 1-24

May 2, 2022
Reconstitution
Acts 1:12-26
Jennings pp. 24-27

May 9, 2022
Empowerment
Acts 2:1-36
Jennings pp. 27-36

May 16, 2022
Response
Acts 2:37-3:11
Jennings pp. 36-42

May 23, 2022
Clarity
Acts 3:11-26
Jennings pp. 42-45

May 30, 2022
Memorial Day
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June 6, 2022
Confidence
Acts 4:1-37
Jennings pp. 45-51

June 13, 2022
Struggle
Acts 5:1-16
Jennings pp. 52-61