The Church Started Here – Adult Edition (Ages 35-60)

The Church Started Here – Adult Edition (Ages 35-60) 12 Sessions | 127,000+ Words of Content | Downloadable PDF The book of Acts is the most exciting book in the New Testament. It is the story of how the church was born, how the gospel spread from Jerusalem to Rome, and how ordinary people changed the world through the power of the Holy Spirit. The Church Started Here is a comprehensive, 12-session Bible study designed for adults who want more than a surface-level overview. Each session includes deep doctrinal teaching, historical and cultural context, commentary from trusted theologians, and practical application for church life. What Sets This Study Apart: Deep doctrinal teaching. Each session includes a formal doctrine section that connects the biblical text to systematic theology. Church history connections. See how the early church connects to the Reformation, the missionary movement, and the global church today. Trusted commentary sources. Quotes and insights from Matthew Henry, Jamieson-Fausset-Brown, Wiersbe, IVP Bible Background Commentary, Barnes Notes, Geneva Bible, and more. Practical application for church life. Each session addresses how the early church’s example applies to your church, your small group, and your personal walk with God. Complete Session List: The Church Is Born (Acts 2) – Pentecost and the baptism of the Holy Spirit The Church Grows Up (Acts 3-5) – The first miracle, the first opposition, the first sin in the church The Gospel Goes to the Outsiders (Acts 6-8) – The first deacons, Stephen’s martyrdom, and the gospel in Samaria The Gospel Goes to the Gentiles (Acts 9-11) – Saul’s conversion, Peter’s vision, and the Jerusalem controversy The Church Goes Mobile (Acts 12-13) – Herod’s persecution, Antioch, and the first missionary journey The Gospel in a Hostile World (Acts 14-15) – Paul stoned, the Jerusalem Council, and the circumcision controversy The Gospel Crosses the Ocean (Acts 16-17) – The Macedonia vision, Lydia, Philippi, and Paul at the Areopagus The Gospel in the Big City (Acts 18-19) – Corinth, Aquila and Priscilla, Apollos, and the Ephesian riot The Gospel and Money (Acts 20-21) – The collection for Jerusalem, Paul’s farewell to the Ephesian elders The Gospel on Trial (Acts 22-24) – Paul’s three defenses and the power of personal testimony The Gospel Goes to Rome (Acts 25-27) – Appeal to Caesar, the storm, and shipwreck on Malta The Church Continues (Acts 28) – Rome, the open ending, and the unstoppable gospel Perfect For: Adult Sunday school classes Men’s or women’s Bible studies Small group curriculum New member classes Church leadership development Personal study and enrichment Format: Downloadable PDF with professional color layout, section headers, and easy-to-read formatting. Price: $5.99 for the complete 12-session study.

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