Menu Keys

On-Going Mini-Series

Bible Studies

Codes & Descriptions

Class Codes
[A] = summary lessons
[B] = exegetical analysis
[C] = topical doctrinal studies
What is a Mini-Series?
A Mini-Series is a small subset of lessons from a major series which covers a particular subject or book. The class numbers will be in reference to the major series rather than the mini-series.
Acts (2010)

Acts (2010)

September 2010 - March 2014

This study covers the book of Acts. The title, "Acts of the Apostles," distorts the thrust of the book. Only two apostles are the focus of the book, Peter, then Paul. John is mentioned as is James, but the others are not. The more appropriate name should be "Acts of the Holy Spirit". Because the Holy Spirit is the one performing the Acts, by empowering the early church, specifically, through Peter, then Paul, to take the message of the risen Messiah from the Upper Room in Acts 1, to Paul's private house prison room, in Acts 28.

To the uttermost parts of the earth ...

Video DVDs of these lessons can be ordered here and here.

To view all video Bible studies in the Acts series, click here (Vimeo) or here (YouTube).

To listen to this series as a podcast, copy and paste the following URL into your podcast software.
www.deanbibleministries.org/podcasts/2013acts.xml
 
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
by Robert Dean
Passage: Acts 4:32-5:16
Series: Acts (2010)
Duration: 59 mins 44 secs
In our study of Acts, we are currently looking at what the Bible says about managing our resources. We are reminded that although God allows for flexibility within different cultures, His absolute social structures are universal and embedded in all of creation. Part of our personal responsibility is providing for others. In this lesson, we learn more of the righteous and gracious provisions for the poor.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
by Robert Dean
Passage: Acts 4:32-5:16
Series: Acts (2010)
Duration: 1 hr 3 mins 43 secs
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
by Robert Dean
Passage: Acts 4:32-5:16
Series: Acts (2010)
Duration: 1 hr 2 mins 46 secs
Note: Due to technical difficulties, the first several minutes of the video are not available. However, the audio file (MP3) contains the entire class.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
by Robert Dean
Passage: Acts 4:32-5:16
Series: Acts (2010)
Duration: 57 mins 9 secs
Dr. Dean referenced a YouTube-based video on economics in this class. You can view the video by clicking here.
Tuesday, January 03, 2012
by Robert Dean
Passage: Acts 4:32-37
Series: Acts (2010)
Duration: 1 hr 4 mins 18 secs
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
by Robert Dean
Passage: Acts 5:1-16
Series: Acts (2010)
Duration: 1 hr 3 mins 47 secs
With a quick review of our study of Acts so far, we are again reminded of the righteous and gracious provisions for the poor. As we move further into this lesson, we learn that the overall theme of Acts is the story of the Holy Spirit and the Apostles. And we learn that Acts 4:32 to Acts 5:16 can best be described as a progress report on apostolic authority.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
by Robert Dean
Passage: Acts 5:13-42
Series: Acts (2010)
Duration: 1 hr 10 mins 48 secs
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
by Robert Dean
Passage: Acts 5:29-31
Series: Acts (2010)
Duration: 1 hr 13 mins 46 secs
Was it the Jewish people? Was it Pilate? Was it the Romans? This lesson examines how myths, both ancient and modern, along with revisionism have played a role in a flawed understanding of the Scriptural Truth and reason for Christ's crucifixion.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
by Robert Dean
Passage: Acts 5:33-42
Series: Acts (2010)
Duration: 1 hr 0 mins 38 secs
As we complete our study of Chapter 5, we revisit our battlegrounds. Are we weary, fatigued, or full of energy? We are reminded of the importance of learning to love the battle because of what the end game is.

In vs. 33 a shift occurs that foreshadows a division among the Pharisees and Sadducees and we learn more about the Pharisees during the period of history in Acts. In this lesson, we are introduced to one of the foremost Pharisees, a rabbi who showed some sympathy toward Christianity and to Peter and the Apostles.

We also see Peter and the Apostles suffer shame in His Name, as they endure flogging. Yet we are told they went away rejoicing. This brings into focus an example of their enthusiasm for the Gospel and shows us how to love the battles we are in, keeping the end game in mind - glorifying God.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
by Robert Dean
Passage: Acts 6:1
Series: Acts (2010)
Duration: 1 hr 1 mins 15 secs