Do you ever feel powerless?

The people of the early church discovered what true power looks like. Jesus transformed their lives—and they changed the world!

Acts is the extraordinary record of what these early Christiandisciples did. The power that you see in action in this book is the same power that can transform your life. As Phyllis J. Le Peau leads you through the first half of Acts in this twelve-session LifeGuide® Bible Study, you will begin to understand what the Holy Spirit can do in you and in the world.

LifeGuide Bible studies feature:



- A guide to getting the most out of the study, including suggestions for how to participate in individual or group study.

- Leader's notes for preparation and leading a group through the study.

- "Now or Later" section following each session to help you act on what you learn.

- Trustworthy biblical wisdom from experienced authors.

About LifeGuide Bible Studies

Presented in a convenient workbook format and featuring the inductive Bible study approach, LifeGuide Bible Studies are thoroughly field-tested prior to publication. They are proven and popular guides for digging into Scripture on your own or with a small group.

For over 30 years, LifeGuide Bible Studies have been your trusted companion for thoughtful, Scripture-based exploration, helping individuals and groups engage deeply with God's Word. With over 15 million copies sold, this beloved series has guided countless Christians through books of the Bible and meaningful topics, offering timeless insights and practical application.



Phyllis J. Le Peau (1944-2022) worked with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship for over two decades in St. Louis and the Chicago metro area. She is the author or coauthor of several Bible study guides, including Ephesians, Women of the New Testament, and Grandparenting in the LifeGuide® Bible Studies series. She and her husband, Andy, have four married children and thirteen grandchildren.



Getting the Most Out of Acts

Part 1: God's Power in Jerusalem and Judea



1. You Will Be My Witnesses -- Acts I



2. Receiving the Power -- Acts 2



3. Healing Power -- Acts 3



4. Called into Question -- Acts 4:1-31



5. Oneness of Heart -- Acts 4:32--5:16



6. Persecution and Expansion -- Acts 5:17--6:7



7. Spirit and Wisdom -- Acts 6:8--7:60



8. The Power of Suffering -- Acts 8



9. Saul's Conversion -- Acts 9:1-31



10. Salvation for Every Nation --Acts 9:32--10:48



11. The First Jewish-Gentile Church -- Acts 11



12. Miraculous Escape -- Acts12



Leader's notes