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“If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free”
(John 8:31-32)

In the New Testament, a disciple was someone who followed a Rabbi (teacher). The word disciple can mean follower, pupil and learner. So, as Christians, we are called to follow the Rabbi and learn. At St Andrew’s we invite you to learn alongside us.

The Acts of the Apostles

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth”
(Acts 1:8).

Picture Credit: Kevin Carden

The Acts of the Apostles (the second part of Luke’s Gospel) records the story of our Gospel-preaching ancestors. It is the ancient account of God’s impact through Jesus. If you are looking for model communities of grace, inspiring speeches, and outrageous acts of courage – then you will find them in this book. Likewise, if you want to hear about shipwrecks, riots, and prison breakouts then that’s all in Acts too.

Over a period of twelve weeks we will look at the whole book with help from a range of sources. You are welcome to join at 10.45 each Wednesday after the Eucharist or you can explore the resources posted below wherever you are. May they inspire you to preach the Gospel and help God’s Kingdom come on earth.

SOURCES

The Gospel Coalition – Knowing the Bible – ACTS
Justin S Holcomb (Justin S. Holcomb, Ph.D., is an award-winning author, professor, and Episcopal bishop. He has written or edited more than twenty books on abuse, theology, and biblical studies.) (Thank you Dr Holcomb and The Gospel Coalition!)
Conversations with Scripture: Acts of the Apostles
C K Robertson (C. K. Robertson, PhD, DD, is Canon to the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church and Distinguished Visiting Professor at the General Theological Seminary.)
The Bible Project (The brain child of Tim Mackie Ph.D and Jon Collins – learn more here.)