The Church Started Here – Young Adult Edition (Ages 18-35)

The Church Started Here – Young Adult Edition (Ages 18-35) 12 Sessions | 127,000+ Words of Content | Downloadable PDF You grew up hearing Bible stories. But do you understand how the church actually began? How a handful of ordinary people — fishermen, tax collectors, and doubters — launched a movement that outlasted the Roman Empire? The Church Started Here is not Sunday school revisited. This is a substantive, discussion-driven Bible study that takes young adults deep into the book of Acts. You’ll explore the historical context, wrestle with the theology, and discover how the early church speaks directly to your life right now. What You’ll Learn: How the Holy Spirit actually works. Not the watered-down version — the real, powerful, sometimes uncomfortable work of the Spirit in the early church. Why the gospel spread so fast. The cultural, historical, and spiritual factors that fueled the fastest-growing movement in history. How to handle opposition. Paul was stoned, imprisoned, shipwrecked, and opposed at every turn. His example is more relevant than ever. What the church is supposed to look like. Not a building or a program, but a Spirit-committed community of believers. Sessions Cover: The Church Is Born (Acts 2) – Pentecost: When God showed up The Church Grows Up (Acts 3-5) – Opposition and boldness The Gospel Goes to the Outsiders (Acts 6-8) – Stephen and the first martyr The Gospel Goes to the Gentiles (Acts 9-11) – The biggest controversy in church history The Church Goes Mobile (Acts 12-13) – From Jerusalem to the world The Gospel in a Hostile World (Acts 14-15) – Suffering and the Jerusalem Council The Gospel Crosses the Ocean (Acts 16-17) – Europe and the Areopagus The Gospel in the Big City (Acts 18-19) – Corinth, Ephesus, and cultural engagement The Gospel and Money (Acts 20-21) – Generosity and integrity The Gospel on Trial (Acts 22-24) – Defending the faith The Gospel Goes to Rome (Acts 25-27) – God’s unstoppable plan The Church Continues (Acts 28) – The story is not over Built for Discussion: Each session includes 3-4 substantive discussion questions that go beyond “what did you think?” These questions are designed to push young adults into real conversation about faith, culture, suffering, and obedience. Perfect For: Young adult small groups College and career Bible studies li>New believer discipleship Church planting core groups Anyone who wants to go deeper than surface-level faith Format: Downloadable PDF with professional layout and color formatting. Price: $5.99 for the complete 12-session study.

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