1 THE BOOK OF ACTS A ‘strong finish’ to the Bible story (Gen, Ex, Lev, Num, Deut, Jos, Jud, Ru, 1-2 Sam, 1-2 Ki, Ezra, Neh, Lk, Acts) A ‘complete fulfillment’

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1 THE BOOK OF ACTS A ‘strong finish’ to the Bible story (Gen, Ex, Lev, Num, Deut, Jos, Jud, Ru, 1-2 Sam, 1-2 Ki, Ezra, Neh, Lk, Acts) A ‘complete fulfillment’ of Old Testament scripture A ‘living proof’ of God’s faithfulness

2 WELCOME! Luke-Acts Devotional Series Pasig Region Metro Manila Christian Church

3 Jesus’ ministry in Luke-Acts (review of study series) Introduction to Luke Luke-Acts: Doc’s Docs (modern picture)

4 TIMELINE OF LUKE-ACTS 350BC 63BC 6 AD 30AD 65AD Old Testament Gospels Acts Birth of Jesus Pentecost Crucifixion Birth of John the Baptist Paul’s death

5 Jesus’ ministry in Luke Jesus ministry A Spirit-led ministry A Goal-oriented ministry A Seeking & Saving ministry An Open Arms ministry A Joy-filled ministry An ‘Anyone Can!’ ministry

6 Since Luke-Acts is a two-volume work of a single author, we can expect Luke and Acts to be a continuous flow. There is an amazing unity within these two books, and the kind of ministry presented in Luke holds true also for Acts!

7 Jesus’ ministry in Acts Post-Jesus ministry A Spirit-led ministry A Goal-oriented ministry A Seeking & Saving ministry An Open Arms ministry A Joy-filled ministry An ‘Anyone Can!’ ministry

8 Focus topics in Acts Post-Jesus ministry A Spirit-led ministry A Goal-oriented ministry A Seeking & Saving ministry

9 Memory verse Acts 1.8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth

10 THANK YOU FOR COMING! Luke-Acts Devotional Series Pasig Region Metro Manila Christian Church

11 Prayer, D-group time Pray for our hearts (groups of 3-4) Pray for the Jubilee, Manila as host Pray for our BT/HC Discussion (BT): Paano lahat makakapunta sa ACJ? Sino ang kailangan ng tulong? Sinong non-members ang pwede mainvite? Paano mag-ddayoff? Ng letter? Sinong pwedeng mag-advertise?