This class considers the birth of the Church, including the preparation of the disciples for Pentecost. The election of Matthias and Pentecost itself are topics considered in this class. Further, the life of the early Christian community as described in the Acts of the Apostles, the Jewish persecution of Christians, and the first Christian martyrs are expounded upon in this class. Finally, the class discusses the Gentile converts and examines the Council of Jerusalem.
Understanding the Scriptures Textbook: pp. 432-444
Understanding the Scriptures Workbook: pp. 183-187
