Week 4 (due Thursday 30 May):

1.        Compare and contrast the speeches of Stephen (Acts 7) and Paul (Acts 13) and draw some conclusions?  How do these speeches function in their contexts?

 

2.        What has been the most powerful story to you from the book of Acts?  Why?

Week 3 (due Friday, 24 May):

1.        How does the Spirit function in relation to the mission of God in the book of Acts?

Week 2 (due Monday, 20 May):

1.        What might Jesus mean: "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God" (6:20) and "But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation" (6:24)?

 

2.        On his way to Jerusalem, Jesus speaks several times about discipleship.  Discuss one of his teachings about discipleship in this section (9:51 – 19:48) and demonstrate how we are to follow Jesus (in other words, how we are to follow “the way”).

Week 1 (due Monday, 13 May):

1.        What are three of the titles attributed to Jesus in the Gospel? Give a scripture reference for each one. How might knowing who Jesus is (through his titles) help readers of the Gospel in their faith journey?

 

2.        Describe some aspects of the theme of 'salvation' in the Gospel According to Luke.  Give examples of people being 'saved' in the Gospel.  In what way are they saved?  What is similar and different about the type of salvation they received?

Week 5 (due Tuesday, 30 August)

Week 5 (due Tuesday, 30 August):


1. What can we learn about dealing with issues of disagreement between brethren from Acts 15? In other words, what does Acts 15 have to say about how to deal with brothers who disagree?

2. What has been the most powerful story to you from the book of Acts? Why?

Week 4 (due Tuesday, 23 August)

Week 4 (due Tuesday, 23 August):


1. How are the themes of wealth and poverty dealt with in the book of Acts (at least in the first half of the book)? How does the early believers exemplify generosity or, in other words, how do they use their wealth? How does this relate to Jesus’ teaching about “giving up your life for my sake” (Lk.9:24).

2. What can you learn about leadership from the incident in Acts 6:1-6? Give a few principles that are implied in this narrative.

Questions for Week 3 (due 16 August)

1. What does Jesus mean: "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God" (6:20) and "But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation" (6:24)?


2. On his way to Jerusalem, Jesus speaks several times about discipleship. Discuss one of his teachings about discipleship and demonstrate how we are to follow Jesus (follow “the way”).