Introduction to the Acts of the Apostles

To prepare for the book of Acts, Pastor Debbie outlines the historical and spiritual framework of the early church, highlighting how a strategic period of preparation—including the spread of the Greek language, the translation of the Septuagint, and the construction of Roman roads—paved the way for the Gospel. She emphasizes that the earliest followers identified as "The Way," a title that links their journey to the ancient Exodus and Jesus’s own claim to be the exclusive path to the Father. Central to this study is the theme of the Wilderness Way, a metaphorical and literal space of trial where believers are refined and stripped of self to grow closer to God. Ultimately, she serves as a challenge for modern readers to use Scripture as a lens for their own life circumstances, drawing strength from the wilderness experiences of biblical figures to emerge with a more resilient faith.