An Unexplainable Life: Recovering the Wonder and Devotion of the Early Church (Acts 1-12)

by Erica Wiggenhorn

Publisher:

Moody Publishers

, 2016

Overview

What can God do with fifty days?

In only fifty days Peter was radically transformed. He went from being a man in the shadows denying even knowing Jesus, to a man boldly proclaiming the resurrection of Jesus in the middle of the temple courts. How did the change occur? And more importantly, can such a change occur within us—today, in the here and now?

For fifty days, I invite you to dwell in the first twelve chapters of Acts. Here we meet Peter face-to-face and encounter the source of his power. We become challenged to grab hold of that power ourselves, believing that God wants to do something in and through us that is unexplainable apart from Him. Let’s give God fifty days and see what He might do.

The purpose of this study isn’t simply to reiterate a message. (You can find many studies on Acts.) Our purpose is to reignite a movement of the power of the Holy Spirit in each of us individually and in our churches collectively. Are you ready?

— Erica Wiggenhorn

Participants will enjoy:

• A verse-by-verse study spread over ten weeks (5 lessons/week)
• Many biblical, theological, and historical insights
• Text-based discussion questions that truly provoke thought

From the Back Cover

Can you explain your life apart from God?

Most of us live a shadow of the life we’re called to. Perhaps more than any other book in the Bible, Acts shows us what life can be when lived in the power of God.

An Unexplainable Life is an in-depth study meant to reignite a movement of the Holy Spirit in us individually and in our churches collectively.

• Verse-by-verse study of Acts 1–12, spread over ten weeks (5 lessons/week)
• Full of biblical, theological, and historical insights
• Text-based discussion questions that truly provoke thought

Erica’s love for God, His Word, and His church shines on every page. She masterfully guides us deep into the text, challenging us with Scripture as she shares how it is challenging her.

Engage honestly with this study, and you will be changed. Go through it with a small group, and you will come away as a powerful force. Complete it as a church, and who knows what the Lord will do? 

"Acts is the story of Christ’s mission becoming reality in the lives of His followers. To study it is an invitation for it to become your reality and mine." —Erica Wiggenhorn

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Praise for An Unexplainable Life

An Unexplainable Life is more than a Bible study; it is a transformational fifty-day experience with God that will open your mind to a fresh understanding of Scripture and the power of the Holy Spirit.  Erica Wiggenhorn will inspire you, equip you, and challenge you to not only learn the Word but live it boldly. A must have resource for every church and women’s ministry desiring to be courageous followers of Christ who turn the world upside down like the early church.

KATHE WUNNENBERG
Author, speaker, mentor, and founder of Hopelifters Unlimited

One hundred and twenty simple, ordinary people were gathered together in a room when the Holy Spirit came and incredibly, wonderfully, and unexplainably empowered them to go change a world! He changed their lives and He changed the city, region, and world through the message they shared and lives they lived.  He wants to do it again, today, through you and me. He wants us to live an unexplainable life of power, mission, and perseverance! You will be blessed by this study from Erica Wiggenhorn and challenged to allow Him to live through you an unexplainable life!

STEPHEN ENGRAM
Senior Pastor, Desert Springs Community Church, Goodyear, AZ
Executive Director of Southwest Church Connection, CBAmerica

Wiggenhorn whets the appetite of the reader to move from a vanilla Christian experience to an unexplainable adventure that is based in biblical truth and authored by the Holy Spirit. This well-written, integrative study challenges every Christ follower with something more—an unexplainable adventure based on God’s Word and authored by God’s Spirit. A must-read for every person who longs to be used of God to make an eternal difference.

DOUG SCHMIDT
Pastor of Woodside Bible Church, Troy, MI

I have been a pastor for over eighteen years and reading An Unexplainable Life was like a breath of fresh air for my heart. Erica captures the deep longing we have when we love the church and yet long for something more, something deeper, something authentic and real. It’s not something new we long for, but rather a restoration of the joy and awe of life in Christ. Biblically robust and warmly personal, An Unexplainable Life will be like sitting down with a friend to consider the deep things of God together.

MATT VALENCIA
Lead Pastor, ReGeneration Church, Scotts Valley, CA

If you’re longing for more out of your Christian life, dive into the book of Acts with Erica Wiggenhorn. Dare to ask the Holy Spirit to open your mind and awaken your heart to all that He has for you to embrace. Erica brings Scripture alive with purpose and passion!

BECKY HARLING
International speaker and the author of The 30 Day Praise Challenge

Ready to go deeper? Erica Wiggenhorn takes us on a journey to “deeper” in the verse-by-verse trek through Acts 1–12. Anytime we come to God’s Word with a yearning to let Him change us by it, we’re simply never the same. And Erica approaches this powerful passage with authenticity, clarity, and a sweet savvy, heading us straight for that change. Biblical, historical, easy to engage—the whole package. We’re not talking about a little dusting across the surface here. Erica shows us those deep places and offers us practical helps in how to walk out our faith. Gear up for some spiritual spelunking!

RHONDA RHEA
TV host and author of 10 books including Espresso Your Faith

Erica Wiggenhorn’s heart for connecting women to a deeper and greater understanding of biblical truth beats across the pages in her new Bible study, An Unexplainable Life. Her fresh, biblically sound teaching will help you gain new perspective while transforming and strengthening your faith.

SARA HORN
Speaker and author of My So-Called Life as a Proverbs 31 Wife

An Unexplainable Life is more than a Bible study; it is a transformational fifty-day experience with God that will open your mind to a fresh understanding of Scripture and the power of the Holy Spirit. Erica Wiggenhorn will inspire you, equip you, and challenge you to not only learn the Word but live it boldly. A must have resource for every church and women’s ministry desiring to be courageous followers of Christ who turn the world upside down like the early church.

KATHE WUNNENBERG
Author, speaker, mentor, and founder of Hopelifters Unlimited

One hundred and twenty simple, ordinary people were gathered together in a room when the Holy Spirit came and incredibly, wonderfully, and unexplainably empowered them to go change a world! He changed their lives and He changed the city, region, and world through the message they shared and lives they lived. He wants to do it again, today, through you and me. He wants us to live an unexplainable life of power, mission, and perseverance! You will be blessed by this study from Erica Wiggenhorn and challenged to allow Him to live through you an unexplainable life!

STEPHEN ENGRAM
Senior Pastor, Desert Springs Community Church, Goodyear, AZ
Executive Director of Southwest Church Connection, CBAmerica

Wiggenhorn whets the appetite of the reader to move from a vanilla Christian experience to an unexplainable adventure that is based in biblical truth and authored by the Holy Spirit. This well-written, integrative study challenges every Christ follower with something more—an unexplainable adventure based on God’s Word and authored by God’s Spirit. A must-read for every person who longs to be used of God to make an eternal difference.

DOUG SCHMIDT
Pastor of Woodside Bible Church, Troy, MI

I have been a pastor for over eighteen years and reading An Unexplainable Life was like a breath of fresh air for my heart. Erica captures the deep longing we have when we love the church and yet long for something more, something deeper, something authentic and real. It’s not something new we long for, but rather a restoration of the joy and awe of life in Christ. Biblically robust and warmly personal, An Unexplainable Life will be like sitting down with a friend to consider the deep things of God together.

MATT VALENCIA
Lead Pastor, ReGeneration Church, Scotts Valley, CA

If you’re longing for more out of your Christian life, dive into the book of Acts with Erica Wiggenhorn. Dare to ask the Holy Spirit to open your mind and awaken your heart to all that He has for you to embrace. Erica brings Scripture alive with purpose and passion!

BECKY HARLING
International speaker and the author of The 30 Day Praise Challenge

Ready to go deeper? Erica Wiggenhorn takes us on a journey to “deeper” in the verse-by-verse trek through Acts 1–12. Anytime we come to God’s Word with a yearning to let Him change us by it, we’re simply never the same. And Erica approaches this powerful passage with authenticity, clarity, and a sweet savvy, heading us straight for that change. Biblical, historical, easy to engage—the whole package. We’re not talking about a little dusting across the surface here. Erica shows us those deep places and offers us practical helps in how to walk out our faith. Gear up for some spiritual spelunking!

RHONDA RHEA
TV host and author of 10 books including Espresso Your Faith

Erica Wiggenhorn’s heart for connecting women to a deeper and greater understanding of biblical truth beats across the pages in her new Bible study, An Unexplainable Life. Her fresh, biblically sound teaching will help you gain new perspective while transforming and strengthening your faith.

SARA HORN
Speaker and author of My So-Called Life as a Proverbs 31 Wife

Product Details

• Title : An Unexplainable Life: Recovering the Wonder and Devotion of the Early Church (Acts 1-12)
• Author: Wiggenhorn, Erica
• Publisher: Moody Publishers
• Publication Date: 2016
• ISBN: 9780802494726

About Erica Wiggenhorn

ERICA WIGGENHORN is the founder of Every Life Ministries, bringing the truths of Scripture to transform lives. She teaches in various local and national venues and serves on the women's ministry leadership team for her church. She's also taught women in the Arizona State Prison system, and overseas. She loves to bring God's Word through Bible teaching, conferences, seminars and retreats. A graduate of Azusa Pacific University, Erica lives in Phoenix with her husband, Jonathan, and their two children, Eliana and Nathan. For more information about Erica, her Bible studies, and writing/speaking ministry, visit www.EricaWiggenhorn.com.