Describe the final ascent on the Mount of Olives.
After his ascension, where did the Apostles go?
For what did they then wait in the city of Jerusalem?
Lesson 8
The Early Church
New Testament Division—Third and Fourth Periods
The Pivotal Events of the Book of Acts.—Pentecost—the bestowal of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-47). The healing power given, as well as spiritual power (Acts 3:1-11; Acts 5:12-16). Persecution came to the disciples (Acts 4:1-22; Acts 5:18). The great persecution (Acts 6:1 to 7:60). The conversion of Saul of Tarsus (Acts 9:1-22; Acts 22:1-21; Acts 26:1-20). The gospel given to the Gentiles (Acts 10:3 to 11:48). Missionary work organized (Acts 13:1-3). The Council at Jerusalem (Acts 15:1-31). The gospel crossed from Asia to Europe (Acts 16:9). The first preaching at Philippi (Acts 16:14, 15.) Lydia the first convert. (The life of Paul is treated more fully in the next lesson.)
TIME.—A. D. 30 to A. D. 51.