Acts Session Video

In Acts: Catching Up with the Spirit, author and biblical scholar Matthew Skinner explores six key themes that illustrate the ways in which reading Acts is capable of igniting our imagination about the character of the Christian gospel, the work of God’s people (the church), and the challenges of living faithfully in a complex and changing world.


In Session 2 titled What God Does, New Testament scholar Matthew L. Skinner begins by focusing on the sermons in Acts. He discusses the nature of the good news and how it takes hold in the book’s communities.


Running Time: 11:38


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In Acts: Catching Up with the Spirit, author and biblical scholar Matthew Skinner explores six key themes that illustrate the ways in which reading Acts is capable of igniting our imagination about the character of the Christian gospel, the work of God’s people (the church), and the challenges of living faithfully in a complex and changing world.


In Session 3 titled Discernment and Change, New Testament scholar Matthew L. Skinner explores the process of decision-making and change in Acts. He notes that difficult choices and compromises mark the early church community.


Running Time: 10:45


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In Acts: Catching Up with the Spirit, author and biblical scholar Matthew Skinner explores six key themes that illustrate the ways in which reading Acts is capable of igniting our imagination about the character of the Christian gospel, the work of God’s people (the church), and the challenges of living faithfully in a complex and changing world.


In Session 4 titled Opposition, New Testament scholar Matthew L. Skinner explains how the community in Acts sought to define itself over and against other religious communities in their midst. Special attention is given to avoiding anti-Jewish readings of the conflict scenes.


Running Time: 11:48


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In Acts: Catching Up with the Spirit, author and biblical scholar Matthew Skinner explores six key themes that illustrate the ways in which reading Acts is capable of igniting our imagination about the character of the Christian gospel, the work of God’s people (the church), and the challenges of living faithfully in a complex and changing world.


In Session 5 titled Saints around the Edges, New Testament scholar Matthew L. Skinner focuses on the lesser known characters in Acts, such as Tabitha and Rhoda, who play important roles even though they make brief appearances.


Running Time: 9:17


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In Acts: Catching Up with the Spirit, author and biblical scholar Matthew Skinner explores six key themes that illustrate the ways in which reading Acts is capable of igniting our imagination about the character of the Christian gospel, the work of God’s people (the church), and the challenges of living faithfully in a complex and changing world.


In Session 6 titled This Changes Everything, New Testament scholar Matthew L. Skinner looks at the overall message of Acts as not just a story about the apostles, but a story about the word of God. He explores the disruptive nature of the Kingdom of God in Acts.


Running Time: 11:37

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