CROSSWAY Lessons 171-180 unit 18 flip chart: The Church Begins - Answers Bible Curriculum

Unit 18: The Church Begins (Lessons 171-180) 

This unit focuses on the transition from Christ's ministry to the ministry of the apostles and the early church in Acts. 

• The Holy Spirit at Pentecost: The church begins with the fulfillment of Jesus' promise to send the Holy Spirit, enabling the disciples to preach in different languages.
• Persecution and Expansion: The church grows despite persecution (e.g., Herod arresting Peter), and the gospel spreads outside of Jerusalem.
• Saul’s Conversion: The transformation of Saul of Tarsus from a persecutor of the church to the Apostle Paul, a key missionary to the Gentiles.
• Peter and Cornelius: Peter's vision and visit to Cornelius mark a pivotal point, confirming that the gospel is for all nations.
• The Epistles and Early Church Life: The final lessons in this set introduce the letters (epistles) written to early churches for instruction and encouragement.
• The Church as Christ’s Body: The teaching that the church is the body of Christ, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets. 

Key Lessons Covered

• The Promise of the Spirit (Acts 1)
• The Day of Pentecost (Acts 2)
• The Early Church (Acts 2-5)
• Stephen’s Testimony (Acts 6-7)
• Philip and the Ethiopian (Acts 8)
• Saul’s Conversion (Acts 9)
• Peter and Cornelius (Acts 10-11)
• Persecution and Deliverance (Acts 12)
• Paul’s First Journey (Acts 13-14)
• Review and Epistles (Acts 15/Intro to Epistles). 

Curriculum Features

• Flip Charts: Used for visual storytelling, showing the chronological events of the Acts period.
• Take-Home Sheets: Provide review, memory verses, and discussion questions for families.
• Goal: To establish a biblical worldview and show that the church is part of God's unfolding story.