SS Outline 3.16.25

Church History Week 2: The Church in Jerusalem
Topic: The early Christian church in Jerusalem and its early challenges.

Learning Outcomes:

• Examine the role of the apostles in forming the first church.
• Discuss persecution and the spread of Christianity.
• Explain the significance of Pentecost.

Pentecost and the Holy Spirit’s Empowerment:

• The significance of Acts 2:42-47.
• How the Holy Spirit transformed the apostles into bold preachers.

The Role of the Apostles:

• Leadership structures of the early church.
• The appointment of deacons (Acts 6).

Persecution and Expansion:

• How persecution led to the spread of the Gospel (Acts 8:1-4).