Acts of the Apostles

Darris McNeely works at the United Church of God home office in Cincinnati, Ohio. He and his wife, Debbie, have served in the ministry for more than 43 years. They have two sons, who are both married, and four grandchildren. Darris is the Associate Media Producer for the Church. He also is a resident faculty member at the Ambassador Bible Center teaching Acts, Fundamentals of Belief and World News and Prophecy. He enjoys hunting, travel and reading and spending time with his grandchildren.

Course Number
THL 132

Thorough exposition of the development of the early Church as given in the book of Acts. 

In This Series

We will be going through stories, examples, teachings, and acts that the first century church did to help understand how we fit into the story of the...

In this class, we will continue to look at the background of the book Acts and help understand the cultural context and historical setting. This...

In this class we will discuss Acts 1:8-26 and see how the disciples replaced Judas with Matthias so there would be twelve disciples going forward.

In this class we will discuss Acts 2:1-14 and look at the coming of the Holy Spirit during the biblical festival called the Day of Pentecost and the...

In this class we will discuss Acts 2:14-42 and examine Peter's sermon during the Day of Pentecost and the importance of repentance, baptism, remission...

In this class we will discuss Acts 2:43-47 and talk about the promises God makes to all people who hear the gospel message, four keys to a healthy...

In this class, we will discuss Acts 3:1-12 and the significance of Peter and John going to the temple to pray and the healing of a crippled beggar at...

In this class, we will discuss Acts 3:12-26 and observe Peter continuing his Christ-centered sermon to his fellow Israelites. Peter recounts the...

In this class, we will discuss Acts 4:1-23 and notice the encounter Peter and John had with the Sanhedrin (Jewish leadership) and how disturbed they...

In this class we will discuss Acts 4:23-37 and talk about the importance of friendships, being bold in prayer and showing compassion to others.

In this class we will discuss Acts 5:1-25 and look at the following: the story of Ananias and Sapphira and the importance of integrity; the excitement...

In this class we will discuss Acts 5:26-41 thru Acts 6:1-7 and notice the following events: the apostles being persecuted by the Sanhedrin for...

In this class, we will discuss Acts 6:1-15 and continue the discussion concerning seven individuals being chosen to assist the apostles and we will...

In this class we will discuss Acts 7:1-39 and look at the background of Stephen being arrested and then examine his sermon to the Sanhedrin.

In this class we will discuss Acts 7:44-60 thru Acts 8:1-4 and continue looking at Stephen's sermon to the Sanhedrin and then the events of his death...

In this class we will discuss Acts 8:4-25 and talk about Philip traveling in Samaria and learn more about the Samaritans and look into the interesting...

In this class, we will discuss Acts 8:26-40 and look at the encounter between Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch.

In this class, we will discuss Acts 9:1-31 and focus on Saul (later known as the apostle Paul) being introduced into the book of Acts, the story of...

In this class, we will discuss Acts 9:32-43 thru Acts 10:1-16 and look at the story of healing and resurrection in the lives of Aeneas and Tabitha...

In this class, we will discuss Acts 10:17 thru Acts 11:18 and continue the discussion of Peter's vision and his interaction with Cornelius. From this...

In this class we will discuss Acts 11:19-30 and focus on the story of the Church at Antioch.

In this class, we will discuss Acts 12:1-25 and finish our discussion on the Church in Antioch and then cover Peter's arrest by King Herod Agrippa...

In this class, we will discuss Acts 13:1-14 and look at Barnabas and Saul (Paul) being chosen for the work and being sent off to Cyprus. While in...

In this class, we will discuss Acts 13:14-52 and look at some background information about the city Antioch in Pisidia. Also, we will examine the...

In this class, we will discuss Acts 14:1-21 and look at the people Paul and Barnabas interacted with while traveling in Iconium, Lystra and Derbe. We...

In this class, we will discuss Acts 14:21-28 thru Acts 15:1-9 and finish looking at the story of Barnabas and Paul on their first missionary...

In this class, we will discuss Acts 15:9-19 and continue looking at the discussion Paul and Barnabas had with the Council at Jerusalem over the issue...

In this class we will discuss Acts 15:19-41 and talk about the judgment concerning the Gentiles turning to God and what behaviors to abstain from. We...

In this class, we will discuss Acts 16:1-38 and look at Timothy joining Paul and Silas in their travels, Paul's vision of the man of Macedonia, Lydia...

In this class, we will discuss Acts 17:1-10 and examine the time Paul and Silas were in Thessalonica and their interactions with the Jews in the...

In this class we will discuss Acts 17:10-18 and look at the interesting story of Paul visiting with a group of disciples in Berea and Paul's...

In this class we will discuss Acts 17:19-25 and continue looking at Paul's interactions with the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers in Athens.

In this class, we will discuss Acts 17:26-34 and continue looking at Paul's interactions with the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers in Athens and the...

In this class we will discuss Acts 18:1-11 and look at the following: Paul arrives in Corinth and meets Aquila and Priscilla, who become his partners...

In this class, we will discuss Acts 18:12-28 thru Acts 19:1-5 and examine the following: Paul is brought before Gallio, the proconsul, by the Jews who...

In this class, we will discuss Acts 19:6-16 and examine the following: Paul laid his hands on some disciples in Ephesus, and they received the Holy...

In this class, we will discuss Acts 19:17-24 and examine the following: The incident involving the seven sons of Sceva, who attempt to cast out evil...

In this class we will discuss Acts 19:25-41 thru Acts 20:1-3 and examine the following: Demetrius, the silversmith, stirs up a riot among fellow...

In this class we will discuss Acts 20:3-38 and examine the following: Paul spends three months in Greece, preparing to sail to Syria. As he leaves, a...

In this class we will discuss Acts 21:1-25 and examine the following: Paul sets sail from Miletus and travels to various cities, eventually arriving...

In this class we will discuss Acts 21:26-40; Acts 22:1-30 and Acts 23:1-11 and examine the following: Paul participates in a purification ritual in...

In this class we will discuss Act 23:11-35 thru Acts 24:1-24 and examine the following: The Lord appears to Paul in a vision, assuring him that he...

In this class we will discuss Act 24:24-27; Acts 25:1-27 and Acts 26:1-32 and examine the following: Felix, the governor, frequently meets with Paul...

In this class, we will discuss Acts 27:1-44 and examine the following: Paul and other prisoners are handed over to a centurion named Julius for...

In the final class of "Acts of the Apostles," we will discuss Acts 28:1-31 and examine the following: Paul and the shipwreck survivors reach the...

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