Category Archives: Adult Bible Classes

Luke Let’s look at how “repent” is used by Luke. We begin with John the Baptist — (Luk 3:3-9 ESV)  3 And he went into all the region around the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of … Continue reading →

This is a longer post than usual, and I’m not entirely sure the topic justifies the length. We’ll see. But I think we’ve substantially misunderstood the meaning of “repent” in Acts 2:38. We’ve not been entirely wrong, but we’ve missed … Continue reading →

I just posted and then deleted a draft post on Acts 2:38. It won’t make much sense, because it’s not supposed to be posted until Parts 1 and 2 go up — and it was a draft. Wait for the … Continue reading →

(Act 2:22-23 ESV) 22 “Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and signs that God did through him in your midst, as you yourselves know — … Continue reading →

New wine (Act 2:12-13 ESV) 12 And all were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?”  13 But others mocking said, “They are filled with new wine.” Don’t you love Luke’s sense of humor? Remember, this … Continue reading →

(Act 2:4 ESV)  4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. Filled with the Spirit “Filled with the Holy Spirit” is a phrase that will … Continue reading →

(Act 2:1-3 ESV) When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. … Continue reading →

(Act 2:1 ESV) When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. Why Pentecost? God chose the time, and so it can’t be a coincidence. What’s special about Pentecost? Well, two things. First, Pentecost is a … Continue reading →

(Act 1:4-5 ESV)  4 And while staying with them he ordered them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, he said, “you heard from me;  5 for John baptized with water, but … Continue reading →