Acts - (LifeChange) (Paperback)

About the Book

Go deeper into the book of Acts to learn more about the early church and how God moved in it to fulfill His mission.

Book Synopsis

Over 3 million LifeChange studies sold

How did the church explode from a tiny group to a worldwide force in just a few years?
After Jesus left His followers with a mission, the Spirit of God moved mightily through them to fulfill it. Luke's account of how the gospel was carried from Jerusalem to Rome--despite every conceivable obstacle--inspires the church today and helps us live out our individual mission in the world. Discover the exciting and challenging first few years of the church, the things we have in common with them today, and how that applies to our faith in the modern-day church. In this Bible study you will find:

• 20 lessons to help lead you through the book of Acts
• Wide margins and extra space for your reflections
• Discussion questions for group study
• Thought-provoking reflection questions and prompts
• Notes for further study
• Applications to help you go deeper
• Helpful excerpts on the historical context

LifeChange Bible studies offer a transformative encounter with each book of the Bible. Designed to help you discover and rediscover insightful and challenging truths in Scripture, each book is ideal for group or personal use.

From the Back Cover

ACTS. From tiny beginnings among Jesus' disciples, the Church exploded into a worldwide force in just a few years. How? Jesus left His followers with a mission, and the Spirit of God moved mightily through them to fulfill it. Luke's account of how the gospel was carried from Jerusalem to Rome--despite every conceivable obstacle--challenges us to know and live out our mission in the world. The LifeChange Series of Bible studies on books of the Bible can help you grow in Christlikeness through a life-changing encounter with God's Word. You'll benefit in these important ways: 1) You'll gain a firm understanding of the book-its historical context, purpose, structure, and meaning; 2) You'll apply its powerful, relevant wisdom to needs and issues you are currently working through; and 3) You'll acquire personal study skills and a thirst to return to the book on your own-so you can keep going deeper into its life-transforming truths.

About the Author

Melody Carlson is the best-selling author of more than two hundred books, including the TrueColors series (TH1NK/NavPress). She has won various awards for her writing, including The Gold Medallion and The Rita. Melody lives in the beautiful Oregon Cascade Mountains with her husband.