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2. Chapter Content: 1.Ascension of Jesus / Choosing of Mathias 2.First Gospel Sermon / Establishment of the Church 3.Healing of the Lame Man / Persecution Begins 4.Peter and John Arrested / Christians Aid to other Christians 5.Ananias and Sapphira / Apostles Arrested and Beaten 6.The Choosing of the Seven 7.Stoning of Stephen 8.Conversions of Samaritans and Ethiopian Eunuch 9.Conversion of Saul of Tarsus A Study of the Early Church

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4. LyddaLydda Joppa Caesarea Plain of Sharron Jerusalem

5. The Works of the Apostle Peter: Peter Travels to the City of Lydda Acts 9:32-35 Preaching the Gospel Heals Aeneas of the Palsy Bed ridden for Eight Years Peter told him to get up and Walk Aeneas immediately Arose and Walked Attributed the Power to Heal to Jesus Christ All Inhabitants of Lydda and Sharon Believed A Study of the Early Church

6. The Works of the Apostle Peter: Peter Raises Dorcas from the Dead Acts 9:36-37 Woman in Joppa named Tabitha / Dorcas Performed many Good Deeds Became Ill, Died, Body was Prepared for Burial Disciples of the Lord sent for Peter and Lyddda There was much Sorrow over her Passing Peter did not perform this Miracle to be Seen of Men Prayed Prior to the Miracle Sorrow turned to Joy Dorcas’ continued Presence among the People left no doubt of the Miracle Many Believed as a Result A Study of the Early Church

7. LyddaLydda Joppa Caesarea Plain of Sharron Jerusalem

8. The Works of the Apostle Peter: The Conversion of Cornelius and his Household Acts 10:1-48 Cornelius had a Vision Gentile Good, Devout, God Fearing God took Note of his Spiritually Why did God choose Cornelius? Peter had a Vision Unclean Animals Law Abolished A Study of the Early Church

9. The Works of the Apostle Peter: The Conversion of Cornelius and his Household Acts 10:1-48 Peter goes to Cornelius in Caesarea Went Willingly – did not Fully Understand Other Jewish Brethren went with Him Cornelius Received Paul as an Angel from Heaven He had called Relatives and Friends to Hear Peter Understood the Purpose A Study of the Early Church

10. The Works of the Apostle Peter: The Conversion of Cornelius and his Household Acts 10:1-48 Peter’s Sermon God is no Respecter of Persons God Anointed Jesus to be Lord of All You know what He has Done in Galilee and Judea He went about doing Good and God was with Him The Jews killed Him God Raised Him Up We are Witnesses The Prophets are Witnesses Everyone who Believes will Receive Salvation A Study of the Early Church

11. Conversion Comparison: Great Commission Preach / Teach He that Believeth Repentance And is Baptized Shall be Saved Teach to Observe all Things A Study of the Early Church Conversion Comparison: Conversion of Cornelius Heard Peter Preach the Word Inferred by the Text? Were told to be Baptized Received Repentance - Life Acts 11:18 Asked Peter to Stay a While

12. The Prophecy of Salvation to the Gentiles Isaiah 11:10Gentiles seek Root of Jesse Isaiah 49:6A Light to the Gentiles Isaiah 60:3Gentiles will come to Thou Light Isaiah 62:2Gentiles will see Thy Righteousness Malachi 1:11Name shall be Great among the Gentiles Luke 2:32Light to Lighten the Gentiles Matt.12:18-21In His Name shall the Gentiles Trust A Study of the Early Church

14. Chapter Content: 1.Ascension of Jesus / Choosing of Mathias 2.First Gospel Sermon / Establishment of the Church 3.Healing of the Lame Man / Persecution Begins 4.Peter and John Arrested / Christians Aid to other Christians 5.Ananias and Sapphira / Apostles Arrested and Beaten 6.The Choosing of the Seven 7.Stoning of Stephen 8.Conversions of Samaritans and Ethiopian Eunuch 9.Conversion of Saul of Tarsus 10.Conversion of Cornelius and his Household A Study of the Early Church

16. Chapter Content: 1.Ascension of Jesus / Choosing of Mathias 2.First Gospel Sermon / Establishment of the Church 3.Healing of the Lame Man / Persecution Begins 4.Peter and John Arrested / Christians Aid to other Christians 5.Ananias & Sapphira / Apostles Arrest, Miraculously Released, Beaten 6.The Choosing of the Seven 7.Stoning of Stephen 8.Conversions of Samaritans and Ethiopian Eunuch 9.Conversion of Saul 10.Conversion of Cornelius and his Household 11.Explanation of Cornelius’ Conversion to the Jews 12.Peter’s Escape from Prison 13.First Missionary Journey Begins 14.Paul and Barnabas at Lystra 15.Dispute over Circumcision 16.Second Missionary Journey Begins 17.Conversion of Lydia and her Household 18.Paul’s Return to Antioch