Heartland Church of Christ
Acts of Apostles
July—September 2024
Shelby Floyd
Acts 2:1-47
Student Outline
I. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-4).
1. What was the day of Pentecost? And how did it originate? See Leviticus 23:15.
2. Who does “they” include in Acts 2:1? See Acts 1:26!
3. What does “they were in one accord” mean? See Acts 1:14.
4. Describe what the sound from heaven sounded like. See Acts 1:2. See also Acts 4:31.
5. What were these “divided tongues, as of fire” that came upon the apostles? See Acts 2:3.
6. Who was filled with the Holy Spirit? The crowd or the apostles? See Acts 1:26 and Acts 1:2, 8.
II. Study the Crowds Response to the Tongue Talkers (Acts 2:5-13).
1. Where did all of these devout Jews in Jerusalem originate? See Acts 2:5.
2. Why was the multitude confused when they heard the apostles speaking? See Acts 2:6, 8.
3. Where did the apostles come from geographically? See Acts 2:7.
4. In what language did the multitude of the people hear the apostles speaking on the day of Pentecost? See Acts 2:8.
5. From how many geographical areas did the crowd originate? See Acts 2:9-11.
6. Please list all of these nationalities. There are 16! Name them! See Acts 2:9-11:
7. List all of the words that are used to describe the sound the crowd heard from the apostles.
Acts 2:2__________________________.
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Acts 2:4__________________________.
Acts 2:6__________________________.
Acts 2:8__________________________.
Acts 2:11_________________________.
8. How did some in the audience explain the phenomenon that the crowd had just witnessed on the day of Pentecost? See Acts 2:13.
III. Peter’s Sermon Acts 2:14-40.
1. How many stood up with Peter when he began to speak? And who were these others who stood up with him? See Acts 2: 14
2. Did Peter allow the charge that they were full of new wine to go unanswered? See Acts 2:15.
3. What Old Testament prophet did Peter quote at length to verify what had just happened on the day of Pentecost? Who was the prophet? Acts 2:16. Study the prophets’ statement in Acts 2:16-21.
4. How did Peter go about explaining the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ? See Acts 2: 22-24.
5. Peter confirmed his words about Jesus Christ by quoting King David in the Psalms 16:8-11.
Explain how David could see the Lord Jesus before his face
What was the reaction of David’s heart, tongue, and his flesh, in regard to the Lord?
What did David say about the soul and body of Christ after his death?
What state will David be in before God’s presence?
6. Did God promise David that he would raise up Christ to sit on David’s throne? See Acts 2:29-31.
7. Did Christ receive and pour out the Holy Spirit upon the apostles? See Acts 2:32-36.
IV. The Reaction of the Audience to the Message of Peter! Acts 2: 36-41!
1. Did Peter accuse his audience of crucifying Jesus? See Acts 2:36.
2. What does it mean that God made Jesus both Lord and Christ? Examine Acts 2:36.
3. How did the audience respond to the message of Peter? Answer: “they were cut to the heart.” Acts 2:37. What does that mean?
4. What question did the audience ask Peter? Answer: “men and brethren what shall we do?”
5. To whom did they ask this question? Answer: “Peter and the rest of the apostles.” Verse 37.
6. What was the answer that Peter gave to those who asked the question, “what shall we do?” The answer: Acts 2:38-39
7. Analyze Acts 2:38-39:
“Repent” – what does this mean? See Luke 24:47.
“And let everyone of you be baptized.” What does baptize mean?
What does “in the name of Jesus Christ” mean?
What is the purpose of baptism according to Peter and Acts 2:38? Answer: “for the remission of sins.”
8. What does “and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit,” mean? Answer: see Acts 2:38.
9. Please explain verse 39 concerning the promise. Acts 2:39 Answer: go to Joel 2:28, 32 and also go to Ephesians 2:13.
V. The Growth of the Church. (Acts 2:40-47).
1. Please take note of Peter’s parting exhortation. Answer: “Be saved from this perverse (crooked) generation.” Verse 40.
2. What happens when the hearers gladly receive the message of the apostles? Answer: “they were baptized.” Acts 2:41.
3. How many were baptized on that first day of the church in Jerusalem? Answer: “about 3000 souls were added to them.” (Acts 2:41).
4. What did the 3000 baptized believers continue to do in their Christian walk? Answer: Acts 2:42.
They continued steadfastly
they continued steadfastly in the apostle’s doctrine
they continued steadfastly breaking of bread
they continued steadfastly in prayer
5. Did the band of baptized believers have a healthy respect for the apostles? Answer Acts 2:43.
6. What did the band of believers share in common with other believers? Answer Acts 2:44-45
o They sold their possessions and gave to the needy. Acts 2:45
o They divided what they had and shared among those in need. Acts 2:45
7. They had daily fellowship in the spirit of unity! “They continued daily with one accord.” One accord indicates unity!
• See Acts 1:14
• see Acts 2:1
• see Acts 2:46
8. Who adds the saved believers to the church? Answer: see Acts 2:47
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Shelby G. Floyd, minister, Heartland Church of Christ, 1693 West Main Street, Greenwood, Indiana 46142