Tuesday Bible Study – 02/10
Bishop Carey Conner
Scriptures Referenced
Main Scriptures: Acts 1-13
Acts 1–12
“Look for a principle you can apply to your life.”
Acts 1:4–11, 21–26 , Acts 2:1–4, 15–36, 42–47 , Acts 3:1–10, Acts 4:14,29 31 Acts 5:3–5, 17–29, 40, Acts 6:1–7, Acts 7:54–60, Acts 8:4
Acts 9:3–19, 27, Acts 10:3–16, 28, 44–48, Acts 11:18,Acts 12:2–11, 21–23
Acts 13:1–3, Luke 19:5–9,Matthew 7:7; 6:33, Mark 9:29,Romans 12:19
2 Peter 3:9, Proverbs 3:5–6,Exodus 2:23–25
Main Scriptures: Acts 1-13
Acts 1–12
“Look for a principle you can apply to your life.”
Acts 1:4–11, 21–26 , Acts 2:1–4, 15–36, 42–47 , Acts 3:1–10, Acts 4:14,29 31 Acts 5:3–5, 17–29, 40, Acts 6:1–7, Acts 7:54–60, Acts 8:4
Acts 9:3–19, 27, Acts 10:3–16, 28, 44–48, Acts 11:18,Acts 12:2–11, 21–23
Acts 13:1–3, Luke 19:5–9,Matthew 7:7; 6:33, Mark 9:29,Romans 12:19
2 Peter 3:9, Proverbs 3:5–6,Exodus 2:23–25
Recap Acts 12
•James died (Acts 12:2) •Peter imprisoned, then rescued (Acts 12:5–11) •Herod died due to pride/arrogance; opposed God and His people (Acts 12:21–23)
•“God will only stand back for so long…” (Bishop’s warning tied to Acts 12 outcome) •“God waits for our invitation because He respects our will—He won’t violate it.”
•“Israel cried out; God sent Moses.” (Exodus 2:23–25) •“When people cry out and pray it gives God permission.” •“We have to learn how to communicate with God.”
•“We have to give God permission to navigate our matters through prayer.” •“Vengeance is Mine, says the Lord.” (Romans 12:19) •“If we don’t feel God is responding—we need to invite Him through prayer.”
Acts 13 (Acts 13:1–3)
•Fasting and prayer created space to hear God and receive direction (Acts 13:2) •“There’s time in between scripture…not always suddenly.” •“God responds to fasting and prayer.”
•“Consecrate so God will respond.” •“Pray and don’t move until He responds.” •“Invite God in before movement—then He directs your path.” (Proverbs 3:5–6)
•“Acknowledgment comes before movement.” •“If you don’t feel peace—increase prayer/fasting until He responds.” •“Some things only come through fasting and prayer.” (Mark 9:29)
•“Seek God, not His hand—if we seek God we get His hand.” (Matthew 6:33) •“Select the purpose of your prayer—be intentional, targeted, specific.”
Key Takeaways
•Persecution doesn’t stop the church—it multiplies it. (Acts 4:29–31; 8:4) •Capacity and systems must be in place before increase. (Acts 6:1–7)
•Integrity matters—lying breaks trust and brings separation. (Acts 5:3–10) •Expectation must match prayer. (Acts 12:5–11)
•God will interrupt error so you can walk in freedom. (Acts 10:28) •Prayer is invitation; fasting helps posture you to hear direction. (Acts 13:1–3)
•James died (Acts 12:2) •Peter imprisoned, then rescued (Acts 12:5–11) •Herod died due to pride/arrogance; opposed God and His people (Acts 12:21–23)
•“God will only stand back for so long…” (Bishop’s warning tied to Acts 12 outcome) •“God waits for our invitation because He respects our will—He won’t violate it.”
•“Israel cried out; God sent Moses.” (Exodus 2:23–25) •“When people cry out and pray it gives God permission.” •“We have to learn how to communicate with God.”
•“We have to give God permission to navigate our matters through prayer.” •“Vengeance is Mine, says the Lord.” (Romans 12:19) •“If we don’t feel God is responding—we need to invite Him through prayer.”
Acts 13 (Acts 13:1–3)
•Fasting and prayer created space to hear God and receive direction (Acts 13:2) •“There’s time in between scripture…not always suddenly.” •“God responds to fasting and prayer.”
•“Consecrate so God will respond.” •“Pray and don’t move until He responds.” •“Invite God in before movement—then He directs your path.” (Proverbs 3:5–6)
•“Acknowledgment comes before movement.” •“If you don’t feel peace—increase prayer/fasting until He responds.” •“Some things only come through fasting and prayer.” (Mark 9:29)
•“Seek God, not His hand—if we seek God we get His hand.” (Matthew 6:33) •“Select the purpose of your prayer—be intentional, targeted, specific.”
Key Takeaways
•Persecution doesn’t stop the church—it multiplies it. (Acts 4:29–31; 8:4) •Capacity and systems must be in place before increase. (Acts 6:1–7)
•Integrity matters—lying breaks trust and brings separation. (Acts 5:3–10) •Expectation must match prayer. (Acts 12:5–11)
•God will interrupt error so you can walk in freedom. (Acts 10:28) •Prayer is invitation; fasting helps posture you to hear direction. (Acts 13:1–3)
Homework
1. What is the significance of the Ascension of Jesus as described in Acts 1?
2. How did the early disciples replace Judas Iscariot, and what criteria did they use for his replacement?
3. What are the key events of Pentecost in Acts 2, and how do they demonstrate the work of the Holy Spirit?
4. How does Peter's sermon on the day of Pentecost address the crowd, and what are the main points he makes about. Jesus?
5. What miracles did Peter and John perform in theearly chapters, and how did these miracles impact the. growth of the church?
6. What were the consequences for Peter and John after they healed the lame man and spoke about Jesus in the temple
2. How did the early disciples replace Judas Iscariot, and what criteria did they use for his replacement?
3. What are the key events of Pentecost in Acts 2, and how do they demonstrate the work of the Holy Spirit?
4. How does Peter's sermon on the day of Pentecost address the crowd, and what are the main points he makes about. Jesus?
5. What miracles did Peter and John perform in theearly chapters, and how did these miracles impact the. growth of the church?
6. What were the consequences for Peter and John after they healed the lame man and spoke about Jesus in the temple
7.I n Acts 4, how did the early Christians respond to threats and persecution? What does this reveal about their faith?
8. What was the role of Barnabas in the early church as depicted in Acts 4?
9. What happened to Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5, and what lesson does this story convey about honesty and integrity within the church?
10. How did the apostles handle imprisonment in Acts5, and what was the outcome of their encounter with the Sanhedrin?
11. In Acts 6, what problem arose among the early Christians, and how was it resolved?
12. Who was Stephen, and what was the significance of his speech before the Sanhedrin in Acts 7?
13. What events led to the conversion of Saul (later Paul) in Acts 9? What does this account reveal about God's grace?Pentecost’s importance lies in its timing, not in the event alone.
14.How did Peter respond to the vision he received in Acts 10, and what was its significance for the Gentiles?
15. What were the circumstances surrounding the conversion of Cornelius, and how did it affect the early church's view on Gentile inclusion?
16. What event in Acts 12 led to Peter's miraculous escape from prison?
17. How does King Herod's fate in Acts 12 serve as a cautionary tale about pride and opposition to God?
18. What patterns of evangelism and outreach are seen in the missionary efforts of Peter and the early church?
8. What was the role of Barnabas in the early church as depicted in Acts 4?
9. What happened to Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5, and what lesson does this story convey about honesty and integrity within the church?
10. How did the apostles handle imprisonment in Acts5, and what was the outcome of their encounter with the Sanhedrin?
11. In Acts 6, what problem arose among the early Christians, and how was it resolved?
12. Who was Stephen, and what was the significance of his speech before the Sanhedrin in Acts 7?
13. What events led to the conversion of Saul (later Paul) in Acts 9? What does this account reveal about God's grace?Pentecost’s importance lies in its timing, not in the event alone.
14.How did Peter respond to the vision he received in Acts 10, and what was its significance for the Gentiles?
15. What were the circumstances surrounding the conversion of Cornelius, and how did it affect the early church's view on Gentile inclusion?
16. What event in Acts 12 led to Peter's miraculous escape from prison?
17. How does King Herod's fate in Acts 12 serve as a cautionary tale about pride and opposition to God?
18. What patterns of evangelism and outreach are seen in the missionary efforts of Peter and the early church?
Acts 12 — Prayer & Expectation
•The church prayed — chains fell (Acts 12:5–7).
•They weren’t expecting what they prayed for.
•Expectation must match prayer.
•Herod’s pride led to his death (Acts 12:21–23).
•Vengeance belongs to God (Romans 12:19 applied).
Acts 13 — Consecration Before Direction
•Fasting and prayer preceded instruction (Acts 13:1–3).
•They did not move until the Holy Spirit spoke.
•Acknowledgment comes before movement (Proverbs 3:5–6 applied).
•If peace is absent — increase prayer and fasting.
•Some things only come through fasting and prayer (Mark 9:29 applied).
•Be intentional and specific in prayer.
•Seek God, not just His hands.
•The church prayed — chains fell (Acts 12:5–7).
•They weren’t expecting what they prayed for.
•Expectation must match prayer.
•Herod’s pride led to his death (Acts 12:21–23).
•Vengeance belongs to God (Romans 12:19 applied).
Acts 13 — Consecration Before Direction
•Fasting and prayer preceded instruction (Acts 13:1–3).
•They did not move until the Holy Spirit spoke.
•Acknowledgment comes before movement (Proverbs 3:5–6 applied).
•If peace is absent — increase prayer and fasting.
•Some things only come through fasting and prayer (Mark 9:29 applied).
•Be intentional and specific in prayer.
•Seek God, not just His hands.
Five major events: where they happened + how the Holy Spirit worked
- Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1–4)
- Mission & evangelism under persecution (Acts 8:4)
- Community & fellowship — gathering of believers (Acts 2:42–47)
- Persecution & suffering — Stephen stoned (Acts 7:58–60)
- Inclusion of Gentiles (Acts 10–11)