Analyze the Thematic development of this first movement.
Address these elements in the Analysis
1) Jesus’ words in Acts 1:8, provide the inspired outline Luke follows in writing Acts. How does this segment develpe the theme of the geographic/ethnic advance of the proclamation of the gospel in the first “geographic target” Jesus identifies in Acts 1:8?
2) What other major themes are developed in Acts 1-7 (of the 9 themes identified by Dr. Fowler’s video presentation “The Key Themes of Acts” (attached). Trace the development of each of the themes introduced in the first 7 chapters. Do not merely list the themes and do more than give a single example. Trace each theme from its introduction through chapter 7.
3) Luke records four of Peter’s evangelistic addresses in this section: his sermon on Pentecost (2:14-40), his sermon following the healing of the lame man at the Beautiful Gate (3:12-26), and his testimony in his 2 appearances before the Sanhedrin (4:8-12; 5:29-32). Read these and compare them to identify the core elements that Peter considered non-negotiable in his preaching of the gospel. What does Peter believe his audience must understand to be saved? Present those core truths.
4) What are the two primary, recurring themes in Stephen’s speech to the Sandhedrin? How are these themes developed by Stephen? How does Stephen’s speech fit thematically into this movement of the Book of Acts?
**Read “theme and structure of Acts” in the introduction by Steven Ger, Acts: Witnesses to the world
**Read “Background of Acts” Dr. Fowlers video presentation, Liberty University, “Unity, Disunity, and Oppositiom/Death” will help idenyify “Two main things” Stephen drives home in his speech.
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