We Hold These Truths has conducted numerous Bible studies over the years. One of the best and most thorough studies of the New Testament book of Acts that was conducted by Mark Horton and joined by members of We Hold These Truths. There are 60 lessons enough for an in-depth, year-long Bible study. You can find out about the series by starting with the review lessons 59 & 60 which will give you an overview of the study. Here are the links to the episodes:

    1. Acts Intro & Acts 1: 1-11 – Mark Horton starts our study with a thorough review of the book of Luke.  This is a very thought-provoking study.  Find out what “the restoration of Israel” means.
    2. Acts: 1: 12-26 – Today’s study includes a discussion on whether the restoration of Israel has a literal or a spiritual connotation.
    3. Acts 2: 1-18 – The disciples of Jesus Christ are filled with the Holy Spirit.
    4. Acts 2: 14 – 18 – Our study in Acts includes an in-depth discussion about the regathering of physical Israel that took place in the First Century AD. Don’t miss the very lively discussion on Scofield’s notes in the Scofield Reference bible about the last days.
    5. Acts 2: 14-32 – In this lesson, Mark Horton explains how the prophets of the Old Testament predicted the end times and when they would occur.
    6. Acts 2: 29 – 42 – Peter proves that the kingdom of God will not be from a physical Israel, but rather, from a spiritual kingdom in heaven.
    7. Acts 2: 43 – 3: 18 – Find out if any of the Old Testament prophesies have been fulfilled spiritually in this lively and interesting Bible study by Mark Horton.
    8. Acts 3: 19 – 26 – Our study leader, Mark Horton unearths some more gems from our study in Acts.  Find out about Scofield Reference Bible notes written in 1909 that anticipated the modern state of Israel.
    9. Acts 4: 1-22 – In this study, we learn how the old covenant Israel was not replaced, but completely fulfilled and remade into a perfect bride of Jesus Christ and his kingdom.
    10. Acts 4: 23 – 5: 11 – Mark Horton leads our study in Acts and always has very interesting background information pertinent to the Bible study.   The early church continues to grow and the apostles pray for boldness.
    11. Acts 5: 12 – 42 – Learn how the book of Acts is a message of victory and not of defeat in Jesus Christ from our teacher, Mark Horton.
    12. Acts 6: 1 – 15 – The apostle Stephen, who performed great wonders and signs, in the name of Jesus, among the Judeans, is brought to the Council of Jerusalem and charged with blasphemy by false witnesses.
    13. Acts 7: 1-29 – Mark Horton discusses the “Four ‘P’s’ of the book of Acts”:  Power, Preaching, Persecution, and Parousia.  Stephen “preaches” to the council.
    14. Acts 7: 30-53 – In his case delivered to the council of Jerusalem, Stephen argues that the temple was not to be a permanent structure because it was being replaced by Jesus.
    15. Acts 7: 54 – 8: 24 – The neo-Pharisees stones the apostle Stephen to death and Saul starts the followers of Christ.
    16. Acts 8: 25-40 – By a divine appointment, the apostle Philip meets a high ranking, Ethiopian eunuch returning from a pilgrimage to Jerusalem.  Mark Horton delves into the background in Isaiah where this event was foretold.
    17. Acts 9: 1-19 – On the road to Damascus, Saul, the Judean who had been persecuting the followers of Christ, is visited by Jesus with a life-changing outcome for Saul, who became known as Paul.  This is a very interesting study by Mark Horton.  Be sure to check out, in detail, the fascinating timeline picture (it happens to be on a grave marker) Mark refers to it in the study.
    18. Acts 9: 19-43 – Saul starts preaching in Damascus, right after his conversion, that Jesus is the Messiah prophesied by the Israelite prophets of old.
    19. Acts 10: 1-48 – God commands Simon Peter to accept gentiles as equals to Judeans who became followers of Christ.
    20. Acts 11: 1 – 30 – Peter defends his ministry to the uncircumcised gentiles.
    21. Acts 12: 1 – 24 – The body of Christ continues to grow after Peter is divinely released from prison.  Our study guide, Mark Horton, has some interesting questions posed in this session that he answers with clarity.
    22. Acts 12: 25 – 13: 1-12 – Barnabas and Saul are sent out from Antioch to preach by the Holy Spirit.  Don’t miss the very interesting discussion on the Holy Spirit that our study leader, Mark Horton, reveals.
    23. Acts 13: 13 – 37 – Paul preaches to the synagogue of Antioch that Jesus is the extension of David’s lineage that was fulfilled after the resurrection of Jesus.
    24. Acts 13: 26-38 – In this Bible study Mark Horton takes time to discuss how the book of Acts fits in the theme of the entire Bible and the eternal purpose of God.  Don’t miss this eye-opening study.
    25. Acts 13: 38-52 – Our study leader, Mark Horton, finishes analyzing the address by the apostle Paul at the synagogue in Antioch.  Don’t miss Mark’s very interesting history lesson on synagogues of Paul’s time and their role in the early Christian church.
    26. Acts 14: 1-28 – In Iconium, Paul & Barnabas are given signs and wonders by God, bringing many to salvation at the local synagogue where the unconvinced want to stone them to death.
    27. Acts 15: 1-5 – Our study leader, Mark Horton, gives a compelling argument about the debate in Jerusalem between Judean followers of Christ and Barnabas.  Listen and find out what both sides agreed on.
    28. Acts 15: 6-21 – Peter preaches salvation through grace.
    29. Acts 15: 13-21 – In this lesson, Mark Horton takes a deeper look into the rich symbolism tied up in the recreation of the tabernacle of David before the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD
    30. Acts 15: 22-35 – Paul and Barnabas deliver a letter from Christ’s followers in Jerusalem to gentile believers in Antioch.
    31. Acts 15: 36 – Acts 16: 8 – In this lesson, Mark Horton explains how the reformation of Israel is not a repeat of the Old Testament, carnal, nationalistic kingdom but a transformation to a new, universal, spiritual kingdom.
    32. Acts 16: 9-24 – Paul receives a divine call to Philippi in Macedonia where he has a most interesting healing encounter.  Mark Horton always provides very interesting background information in his lessons.
    33. Acts 16: 25 – 17: 4 – Mark Horton discusses the miraculous release of Paul & Silas from the Philippi jail and the conversion of the jailer, a gentile.  Don’t miss the interesting questions and discussions.
    34. Acts 17: 5-21 – Angry and jealous Judeans in Thessalonica strike out against followers of Jesus Christ.
    35. Acts 17: 22-34 – Paul addresses Athenians about their altar to the “Unknown God.”  Mark Horton provides some interesting historical incites in this week’s study.
    36. Acts 18: 1-21 – Paul travels to Corinth where the ruler of the synagogue becomes a follower of Jesus Christ and the reaction by the Israelites turns bitter.
    37. Acts 18: 22 – 19: 7 – Mark Horton, our study leader, makes this lesson about Appolos, a Judean, who taught correctly before his conversion with only his knowledge of the baptism of John, fascinating.
    38. Acts 19: 8-22 – Our journey through acts stops in Ephesus where it’s Paul versus Judean exorcists.  Once again, Mark Horton brings out some fascinating history and analysis.
    39. Acts – An Overview – We take a step back in our study of Acts to look at the big picture of the kingdom of God as fulfilled in the book of Acts.  Our study leader, Mark Horton, has been using a study guide developed by Pastor Don Preston.  In this podcast, we are fortunate to have Pastors Don Preston and William Bell, Jr. join us.  Don’t miss this installment.
    40. Acts 19: 23 – 20: 6 – Silversmith Demetrius stirs up a mob against Paul in Ephesus.  Find out what the god, Artemis has to do with all the stir.
    41. Acts 20: 7-24 – After spending 3 years in Ephesus and a year and a half in Macedonia and Greece, Paul makes his way to Jerusalem to arrive by Pentecost.  In Troas, Paul performs a miracle on Eutchyus who had fallen for dead from a loft.
    42. Acts 20: 25 – 21: 14 – Paul bids farewell to the Ephesian elders and continues on to Jerusalem.
    43. Acts 21: 15-26 – During the days of the apostles, Judean Burean Christians continued to keep the laws of Moses in addition to the Ten Commandments.  Gentil believers not following these “extra” laws.  Mark Horton discusses the question, “Was the Law of Moses” completely fulfilled at the cross?
    44. Acts 21: 27-36 – In this lesson, Mark Horton discusses the background to the charges brought against Paul claiming that he was not following the Law of Moses and was speaking against the temple in Jerusalem.  Mark also includes some interesting comparisons between Jesus’ and Paul’s lives.
    45. Acts 21: 37 – 22: 30 – After Paul’s arrest, the Roman commander allows him to speak to the mob in Jerusalem that wants to kill him.
    46. Acts 23: 1-24 – Paul’s fellow Judeans plan to kill him in Jerusalem but are thwarted by a God-ordained informant.
    47. Acts 23: 25 – 24 – In his trial before Felix, the Roman governor in Caesarea, Paul is accused of attempting to defame the temple in Jerusalem.
    48. Acts 24: 22 – 25: 27 – Paul appeals his case to Caesar rather than go to Jerusalem where the Judean leaders want to kill him.
    49. Acts 26: 1-8 – Paul appealed his case to Caesar Augustus.  The Roman governor, Festus determined that Paul had committed nothing worthy of death. King Agrippa tries Paul in order to come up with a charge that Paul can be used against him in Rome.  Mark Horton has some interesting insights into one of the charges made concerning the resurrection.  Paul asks King Agrippa, “Why should it be thought by you that God raises the dead?”
    50. Acts 26: 9-18 – The physical state of Israel was spiritually dead during Paul’s ministry.
    51. Acts 26: 19-32 – The trial of Paul continues in Caesarea with King Agrippa examining him for Roman governor, Festus.
    52. Acts 23 – 26 Resurrection Overview – Mark Horton responds to some lively questions about the dispensational and non-dispensational interpretations of Paul’s views on the nature of the resurrection of Israel.
    53. Acts 23 – 26 Resurrection Overview II – Mark Horton continues a look at Paul’s view of the resurrection and the hope of Israel by looking into Eziekel 37.
    54. Acts Resurrection Review, I – Mark Horton continues our study of Paul’s trial and the nature of the resurrection, and an explanation of the Heresy of Hymenaeus.
    55. Acts Resurrection Review, II – Mark Horton discusses in depth, Paul’s views of the resurrection during his trials.
    56. Acts Thematic Overview – Mark Horton steps back to take a thematic look at the ministry and trials of the Apostle Paul. We learn that the hope of Israel is the kingdom of God and that only a righteous remnant of ancient Israel, who submitted to God, were saved. Here is the Biblical timeline Mark mentions in the lesson:
    57. Acts: 27 & 28 – Another fascinating study by Mark Horton as we near the end of our study in Acts.  We learn that Paul’s appearance in Rome before the Judean leaders there, to preach the gospel of the kingdom, was far more important than his trial before Nero’s court.
    58. Acts 28: 17-29 – In the last chapter of Acts, Mark Horton discusses the idea that the Kingdom of God, the Hope of Israel, and the Gospel of Christ are synonymous ideas.  Click Here to see the timeline mentioned in the lesson.
    59. Acts – Review 1 – Before you dive into the complete and fascinating study of the book of Acts by Mark Horton, listen to Parts 59 & 60. Horton reviews the high points of our study of the book of Acts that are often missed, ignored, or buried by most biblical commentators, clergy, and religious potentates.  In this first review, Mark reviews important background material from Luke and chapters 1 thru 8 in Acts.
    60. Acts – Review 2 – Mark Horton continues his review of Acts.