Chapter Summary Themes
Acts 1 We gathered after Jesus went to heaven. We all
prayed together and waited for the Holy Spirit
to come, which Jesus promised. We decided to
pick someone to replace Judas, and Matthias
was chosen. Jesus told us to go and spread the
Gospel.
The coming of the Holy Spirit
while the disciples wait in
preparation.
Acts 2 The Holy Spirit came on the day of Pentecost.
We could all speak about the Gospel, and
everyone understood in their native language.
Three thousand people joined us, and we
witnessed the start of the early church.
The disciples were
empowered by receiving the
Holy Spirit. The early church
was born, and the Gospel was
given to many people.
Acts 3 Peter and John help a lame man at the temple
gate. He was healed, and everyone knew he was
the guy who used to ask for money. Other
people were so amazed at the power of Jesus.
Peter told people to repent and come to Jesus.
Miraculous healing of the
lame beggar. Doing work in
Jesus' name is powerful.
Acts 4 We continued to preach the Gospel boldly even
though religious leaders did not like it. They
could not deny the miracles Jesus was helping
us do. More believers are joining us. We ask for
help in standing firm. We all share our
belongings with each other and get along very
well.
Being bold when facing
opposition and preaching the
Gospel. Relying on prayer.
Acts 5 Ananias and Sapphira lied to us, and both of
them died right after they lied. People were
scared when they heard about what happened.
More believers are joining us. Crowds of people
are gathering on the streets, hoping to be healed.
Ananias and Sapphira’s lies
show the importance of
honesty. God will judge.
Acts 6 There were some issues in the early church, so
we appointed some men to care for the widows.
Seven men were chosen to oversee. We want to
focus on the ministry. Stephen was selected, and
he performed great miracles. Stephen was
brought before the Sanhedrin, and people made
up lies about him.
Serving others in the church
is important.
Acts 7 Stephen gave a recap of the Israelite's history
and how they rejected messengers that God
sent. The Sanhedrin was furious, and they
stoned Stephen to death.
Persecution and even death
because of Jesus. Defending
faith.
Acts 8 There was a lot of persecution, and the believers
were forced to scatter, but they also caused the
Gospel to go beyond Jerusalem. Saul was going
The believers were scattered,
which helped spread the
Gospel message.
after believers and putting them in prison.
Everyone who left was spreading the Gospel
wherever they went. Philip preached in Samaria
and baptized people. He also helped people who
were ill, hurt, and had bad spirits. Philip shared
Jesus with an Ethiopian eunuch.
Acts 9 Saul persecuted believers until he met Jesus on
the road to Damascus. He became blind for
three days and then became a passionate
follower of Jesus. Saul immediately started
preaching about Jesus. Some people didn't
believe Saul and were a little scared of him.
The power of Jesus to
transform someone like Saul
into Paul. Conversion and
redemption.
Acts 10 A centurion named Cornelius is a believer, and
he had a vision from God and did what he was
told. Peter also had a vision from God about
animals and what was clean to eat. Peter learned
that the Gospel is not just for Jews but for
everyone. The Holy Spirit came to everyone
who heard the message.
Accepting all into God's
family.
Acts 11 We heard what Peter was doing, and Peter
explained everything about how God said that
salvation is for everyone. Everyone was happy
to listen to the news. The church in Antioch is
doing well and is full of Gentile believers.
God's love for all people.
Acts 12 King Herod is persecuting the church. James
was killed, and Peter was put in prison. While
Peter was in prison, an angel came, the chains
came off, and he was free. Herod searched for
Peter and had the guards killed after he couldn't
be found. Herod was struck down, eaten by
worms, and died.
Persecution and God's
intervention.
Acts 13 The church in Antioch sent Paul and Barnabas
out as missionaries. They were sent on their first
missionary journey. They preached in Cyprus
and met some who were false prophets and
sorcerers. Some people accepted while others
did not. Some of the Jews were unhappy with
what Paul was saying and treated him poorly.
Paul and Barnabas are sent
out. Local and far away
missions.
Acts 14 Paul and Barnabas continue preaching boldly. A
lot of Jews and Greeks believed, but the
unbelieving Jews caused trouble for them. They
went to Iconium, Lystra, and Derbe. They
performed miracles and preached but had to flee
because of plans against them.
Endurance while sharing the
Gospel.
Acts 15 People were saying that the believers couldn't Unity in the church.
be saved unless they were circumcised. Paul and
Barnabas disagree. The Jerusalem came
together, and after much debate, they agreed
that Gentiles are saved by faith in Jesus and not
by keeping the Law. The believers are
encouraged by this message. Paul and Barnabas
had a disagreement and parted ways.
Resolving conflict.
Acts 16 Timothy joined Paul and Silas on the mission.
Paul and Silas were put in prison for helping a
slave girl who had an evil spirit in her. Paul and
Silas did not quit praising God even while in
prison. There was an earthquake that caused all
of the prisoner's chains to come off, but no one
left. The jailer and his family became believers.
Faithful during hardships.
Acts 17 Paul went to the Synagogue and tried to reason
with them using scripture about Jesus being the
Messiah. Some Jews and Gentiles believers and
others did not. Paul's preaching made crowds of
people angry.
Sharing the Gospel across
barriers.
Acts 18 Paul was in Corinth and went to the Synagogue
to reason with Jews and Greeks. Paul was
devoted to preaching about Jesus being the
Messiah. Paul became discouraged, but God
came to him in a vision, and Paul felt
encouragement to continue. Paul stayed in
Corinth for a year and a half and met many
believers, including Priscilla, Aquila, and
Apollos.
God's encouragement.
Support. Perseverance.
Acts 19 Paul meets some disciples in Ephesus who were
followers of John but had not received the Holy
Spirit after baptism. Paul spoke in the
Synagogue, and after they refused to believe
him, he went to the school of Tyrannus for two
years. Many people heard about Jesus, and God
performed miracles through Paul. People were
unhappy with believers because it interfered
with them making money.
God's power. Holy Spirit.
Acts 20 Paul traveled around and encouraged believers.
A young man fell out of a window while
sleeping and died. Paul knew God would save
the young man, and he did. The people who saw
it felt comfort. Paul reminded the people that
Jews and Gentiles needed to repent and turn to
Jesus. He encouraged them to remain strong
when the hard times would come.
Communion and fellowship
with believers.
Acts 21 Paul goes to Jerusalem even though he was Firm in commitment to Jesus.
warned that danger was in store for him. Paul
still went because he knew God wanted him to
go. People were questioning Paul about
following the laws about circumcision and food.
Paul was arrested and taken from the temple
while people hurt him.
Acts 22 Paul spoke to the people in Aramaic, and they
finally started listening. Paul told the crowd
how he was educated, kept the laws, and
previously hated Jeush follows. He tells them
his testimony of how he came to faith in Jesus,
was blinded by a light, and heard God speak to
him. He also told how he allowed Stephen to be
killed, but now he follows Jesus. He continued
to proclaim Jesus as the Messiah.
Defending the Gospel.
Acts 23 Paul was brought before the Sanhedrin and
caused even more issues between the Pharisees
and Sadducees. There was considerable outrage,
but the Pharisees declared that Paul had not
done anything wrong. God came to Paul and
told him that he would have to testify like this
again in Rome. Some Jews had a plan to kill
Paul, but Paul found out about it, and he was
taken under protection to Caesarea.
God's protection and
faithfulness.
Acts 24 Paul's charges were brought against him in front
of Governor Felix. The Jews said that Paul was
causing trouble, but Paul could also give his
side of the story. Paul said he believed in the
laws but also the resurrection of Jesus.
Governor Felix found no issues, but Paul stayed
in prison for two years. Paul continued to
preach.
Integrity even in the face of
trouble.
Acts 25 Governor Festus was the new person to hear
Paul's case, where the Jewish leaders presented
their charges against him. The charges could not
be proven, and Paul claimed he did not do
anything against the Law. Paul, a Roman
citizen, appeals to Caesar, and Festus agrees.
Festus asked for advice from King Agrippa
because he did not know what to do. King
Agrippa agrees to hear from Paul.
Stand firm during injustice.
Acts 26 Paul gave some background information about
growing up as a Jew and living there his whole
life. Paul recalls his life as a Pharisee. Paul
talked about his conversion from putting Jesus'
followers into prison to his conversion while on
Boldly proclaim the Gospel.
Evangelism.
the Damascus Road and how dramatically Jesus
changed his life. Paul explained his calling and
followed what God told him to do.
Acts 27 Paul is still a prisoner and sets sail to Italy with
a centurion named Julius. The journey was long
and difficult. There was a big storm, and the
boat was caught up in the storm. They threw a
lot of cargo overboard and almost lost hope of
being saved after several days. They went
without food, and Paul encouraged them to have
faith and that they would all live. He was
passing on the message he received from God.
After two weeks, they all ate and reached land
safely.
Faith in God. Trust to
provide.
Acts 28 Paul and the others arrive in Malta, and the
people there are friendly. The island chief
invited Paul to his home, where the dad was
sick and in bed. Paul prayed and touched him,
and he was healed. Other people heard what
happened and came to be cured. Paul went to
Rome and had a guard with him. Paul continued
to preach, and some believed while others did
not. Paul stayed there for two years and
welcomed everyone who came to visit.
God’s will prevails.
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