What Is the Book of Acts?

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Michael Whitworth

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Start2finish Books
24 April 2026

Religion & beliefs: general interest (Children's&YA); Educational: Religious studies: Christianity

Series: Kids' Guides to God's Word

The book of Acts is the Bible's most explosive sequel. But how do you teach it to your kids?

Picking up right where the Gospels leave off, Acts tells the story of what happened after Jesus ascended into heaven and left his mission to ordinary men and women with no money, no political power, and no plan beyond a promise: the Holy Spirit is coming. When he came, everything changed. Fishermen preached to thousands. Prison doors flew open. A church persecutor became the gospel's greatest champion. And a message that seemed trapped in Jerusalem reached the heart of the Roman Empire in a single generation.

But Acts isn't just an action-packed history lesson. It's the Bible's blueprint for what the church is meant to be-how people became Christians, what it cost to follow Jesus when the world pushed back, and how God's Spirit turned ordinary believers into an unstoppable movement.

What Is the Book of Acts? makes this fast-moving book accessible for today's young readers. Written in a warm, conversational style that doesn't dodge hard questions or talk down to kids, this guide walks through the book of Acts with:

Engaging illustrations from pop culture-from Back to the Future to Night at the Museum to Soul Surfer-that connect biblical themes to stories kids already know and love Honest engagement with difficult content-handling persecution, religious conflict, and the cost of faithfulness in age-appropriate ways that spark real conversations Real-life application-helping kids see how the courage, community, and mission of the early church speak to their own lives and faith

Whether your child is learning what it means to stand up for what they believe, wondering how the church began, or ready to see how Jesus' story continued through his followers, What Is the Book of Acts? will show them that the same Spirit who launched the church in Jerusalem is still at work today.

Perfect for family reading, church classes, or independent study.

By: Michael Whitworth
Imprint: Start2finish Books
Volume: 31
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 172g
ISBN: 9781971767383
ISBN 10: 1971767387
Series: Kids' Guides to God's Word
Pages: 142
Publication Date: 24 April 2026
Recommended Age: From 13 to 18 years
Audience: Young adult , Preschool (0-5)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Michael Whitworth is the author of several books and commentaries exploring the depth and wonder of Scripture. A graduate of Freed-Hardeman University, he preaches for the Newport Avenue Church of Christ in Bend, Oregon. When he isn't writing, he finds joy in simple things-reading a good book, capturing landscapes through his camera lens, or guzzling coffee (with a jar of M&Ms close by).

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What Is the Book of Acts?

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