Acts: Participating Together in God’s Mission

by Scot McKnight

Become a daily Bible reader, attentive to the mind of God. In the New Testament Everyday Bible Study Series , widely respected biblical scholar Scot McKnight reveals the newness and activeness of God's Word as it works in our everyday lives. His unique approach to Bible study combines sound theology with relevant pastoral wisdom. Each volume of this series Ideal for personal reflection or group study, Acts will help you see God in the biblical context so you can hear from God in your context. Luke's account of the early church in the book of Acts shines a light on our purpose today. Scot McKnight shows how we are called by God to participate in God's mission in the world to redeem it through Jesus Christ. He'll walk you and your group through Acts with Scripture passages (sometimes translated from the original by McKnight himself), reflection questions, pastoral insights, and ideas for putting God’s words into action.

Genres: Christian

320 pages, Paperback

Published May 3, 2022

About the author

Scot McKnight is a recognized authority on the New Testament, early Christianity, and the historical Jesus. McKnight, author or editor of forty books, is the Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary in Lombard, IL. Dr. McKnight has given interviews on radios across the nation, has appeared on television, and is regularly speaks at local churches, conferences, colleges, and seminaries in the USA and abroad. Dr. McKnight obtained his Ph.D. at the University of Nottingham (1986).

Reviews

[Glen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I won this book in a goodreads drawing.

A book that examines the book of Acts in the Bible, and tries to explain "the mission" that acts gives to Christians to spread the good news.

Very interesting.

[Leona · Rating 5 out of 5]

ACTS, New Testament Everyday Bible Study by Scot McKnight.
A daily read, or every few days, of reading Acts of the Bible. At the end of each chapter, there is a comment about the verse, suggested further readings, and "Questions for Reflection and Application". A book for a reader's group or for an individual.
I won a complimentary copy from Goodreads. I want to thank the author and publisher, Harper Christian Resources. The opinions are my own.
A 5 star rating. A book to keep on a table near you.

CONTENTS:
General Introduction to the Series...ix
ACTS
Introduction: Reading the Book of Acts
The Mission of Jesus'/ Acts 1:1-14
Missioners in Jesus' Mission/ Acts 1:15-26
The Spirit of the Mission/ Acts 2:1-13
The Gospel of the Mission/ Acts 2:14-41
The Response to the Mission/ Acts 2:42-47
Audience-Sensitive Mission/ Acts 3;1-26
Courage in the Mission/ Acts 4:1-22
Prayers in the Mission/ Acts 4:23-31
Generosity Marks the Mission/ Acts 4:32-5:11
Ups and Downs of Mission/ Acts 5:12-42
Ethnic-Sensitivity in the Mission/ Acts 6:1-7
Martyr for the Mission/ Acts 6:8-15; 7:1-8:3
The Unexpected in the Mission/ Acts 8:4-40
Conversion in the Mission/ Acts 9:1-19
Questions about Converts in the Mission/ Acts 9:19b-31
Ministering like Jesus in the Mission/ Acts 9:32-43
God's Timing in the Mission/ Acts 10:1-23a
Gentiles in the Mission/ Acts 10:23b-11:18
Fellowship in the Mission/ Acts11:19-30
Powers Defeated in the Mission/ Acts 12:1-25
Patterns in the Mission/ Acts 12:25-14:28
Unity in the Mission/ Acts 15:1-35
People in the Mission/ Acts 15:36-16:10
Household Conversions in the Mission/ Acts 16:11-40
Launching the Mission/ Acts 17:1-34
God's Episodes in the Mission/ Acts 18:1-23
The Hub of the Mission/ Acts 18:24-19:41
Travel in the Mission/ Acts 19:1, 21-22; 20:1-16
Witness in the Mission/ Acts 20:17-38
Determination in the Mission/ Acts 21:1-16
Acts in the Mission/ Acts 21:17-36
Witnessing to the Authorites in the Mission/ Acts 21:37-22:29
Apologies and Provocations in the Mission/ Acts 22:30-23:11
Plots and Escapes in the Mission/ Acts 23:12-35
In Court Before Roman Power in Mission/ Acts 24:1-25:12
In Court Before Roman Power in Mission/ Acts 25:13-26:32
Promptings in the Mission/ Acts 27:1-28:13
Mission Accomplished in the Mission/ Acts 28:14-31

[Rebekah · Rating 5 out of 5]

**Goodreads giveaway recipient**

A deep-diving look into the book of the Acts of the Apostles as mission work, with Acts 1:8 as the propulsive theme verse. Of course! That’s what this book is all about—beginning with the apostles and moving on to Peter, Paul, Barnabas, and many others—but I’m not sure I’ve ever heard it stated so plainly and compellingly!

I appreciate that the author focuses on the first century Christians and missionaries and their trials—but he also brings it back around to today and how we do our missions today.

Wonderful, inspiring, encouraging! Great commentary/study (could easily be done as a group or solely).
Thank you for my copy!

[Dominic Venuso · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this, but would say the questions definitely skewed toward McKnight's particular interests and other published work moreso than arising out of Acts or for a general audience. But found the text helpful for a fresh, easy read.

[Michelle Pulignani · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good book.

[Kris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Contains the full book of Acts broken into sections with commentary and discussion questions. I found some interesting food for thought and enjoyed the study.

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the books to read, go back, review, and keep going back to study. Helps with understanding the Bible and the wonder of good feelings.

[Sussie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I won this book in the Goodreads giveaway. It was an interesting book. I had to put it down to 1 star because some of the theology was more off than I thought. I never read or used a Bible study book while reading the Bible. Scot McKnight does give some interesting perspectives that I would have never thought of. So far this is a def, but I might finish it.


1-5-2024 I finally finished this book after giving it a second chance. I now give it a solid 2.5 rounded to 3. There was mostly only one part that was on his interperataion of an Acts 6:1-7. I did not see the correlation of the ethnic sensitivity that McKnight was talking about. God wants all people regardless of their race to follow Him. He even allowed the Gentiles to be saved. God was not being ethically sensitive by doing so. He did it because He loves us and we are His creation. McKnight did have some good insights on some of the other chapters which helped me understand them better. Read with caution and the spirit of discernment from God.