Lecture on the Book of Acts by Jim Staley

Introduction

• Host: Jim Staley, Passion for Truth Ministries
• Focus: Book of Acts, foundation of faith, original Hebrew perspective
• Emphasis on understanding faith beyond traditional Western views

Importance of the Book of Acts

• Acts as the foundation for the ecclesia (church)
• Original Jewish perspective vs. modern Christian interpretation
• Jesus referred to as Yeshua in Hebrew

Returning to Original Covenant

• Bible things in Bible ways
• Move away from man-made traditions
• Understanding the Creator through original scripture

Events and Celebrations

• Promotion of Passion for Tabernacles event
• Importance of original feast days (Tabernacles as prophetic feast)
• Payment plans available for registration

Purpose of Acts Study

• Understanding events post-resurrection of Christ
• Shift from Jewish traditions to new Christian congregation
• Acts as a transition from Levitical to Melchizedek priesthood

Key Themes in Acts

• Dual temples: physical and spiritual
• New priesthood and temple system
• Clash between old and new religious systems

Baptism and Holy Spirit

• Misinterpretation of "baptism" from Greek influence
• Original Hebrew practice of Mikvah (ritual immersion)
• Concept of being "pickled" or deeply transformed

Holy Spirit's Role

• Necessity of Holy Spirit for true transformation
• Baptism in Holy Spirit vs. mere biblical knowledge
• Invitation for viewers to ask for more Holy Spirit

Witnessing and Prophecy

• Importance of being witnesses (like John the Baptist)
• Receiving power through Holy Spirit
• Focus on spreading the Word rather than predicting end times

Book of Acts Chapter 1 Overview

• Jesus instructs disciples to wait in Jerusalem for Holy Spirit
• Transition from physical temples to individual believers as temples
• Acts 1 sets the foundation for early church activities

Holy Spirit at Pentecost (Shavuot)

• Shift from physical to spiritual temple
• Baptism of Holy Spirit as a transformative event
• Speaking in tongues as a sign of Holy Spirit's power

Importance of Prophecy

• Prophecy as a core element of early church activities
• Peter’s sermon and the promise of the Holy Spirit
• Reference to Joel's prophecy about Spirit being poured out

Conclusion

• Encouragement to live intentionally in faith
• Challenge to be transformed like a 'pickle'
• Call to stay in God's word and seek out Holy Spirit
• Invitation to partner with Passion for Truth Ministries

Next Steps:

• Continue studying the Book of Acts
• Explore deeper into the transition of the church
• Engage with teachings from Passion for Truth Ministries