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ACTS Go Tell the Good News!

ACTS Go Tell the Good News!

Review of Acts • Acts is the record God’s plan for human redemption put

Review of Acts • Acts is the record God’s plan for human redemption put into practice! (ACTS = PRAXIS) • The Holy Spirit works through apostles, evangelists, and prophets to spread the good news. • Acts is the history of some of the work of some of the apostles (and others) to spread the gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. • Acts is the bridge that joins the gospels to the rest of the New Testament.

Highlights in the Book Of Acts • Ascension of Jesus (Acts 1: 6 -11)

Highlights in the Book Of Acts • Ascension of Jesus (Acts 1: 6 -11) • Establishment of the church (Acts 2: 1 -47) • Work of Holy Spirit • Baptism of the Spirit • Acts 2: 1 -4; 10: 44 -48; 11: 15 • Fulfillment and purpose concerning Holy Spirit • Languages • Miracles • Other gifts

Overview of Acts • Acts can be outlined/divided • Chapters 1 -12 Mostly Peter's

Overview of Acts • Acts can be outlined/divided • Chapters 1 -12 Mostly Peter's work • Chapters 13 -28. Mostly Paul's work • The message of the apostles (Acts 2: 23 -24, 32; 3: 15; 4: 10; 5: 30 -32; 10: 39 -40; 13: 28 -31) You killed Him. God raised Him up We are witnesses • The gospel is preached to the Gentiles in the face of opposition and persecution from the Jews.

Persecution in Acts • Mocking (Acts 2: 13) • Apostles imprisoned (Acts 4: 3,

Persecution in Acts • Mocking (Acts 2: 13) • Apostles imprisoned (Acts 4: 3, 21; 5: 18; 40; 12: 3 -4) • Stephen martyred (Acts 7: 58) • Saul of Tarsus presses persecution (Acts 8: 3; 9: 1) • James is slain (12: 1 -3) • Paul (Acts 9: 23; 13: 45, 50; 14: 5; 14: 19; 17: 13; 23: 12)

Progression of the Gospel Acts 1: 8 “…you shall be witnesses to Me in

Progression of the Gospel Acts 1: 8 “…you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. " • Jerusalem (Acts 1 – 8: 4) • Because of persecution disciples were scattered • Went everywhere preaching the gospel • Judea and Samaria (Acts 8: 5 – 11: 18) • Phillip went down to Samaria • All the world (Acts 11: 19 – 28: 31) • Those scattered went to Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch • Includes Paul's 3 missionary journeys throughout Asia Minor and to Rome

Conversions in Acts • 3000 • +2000 • Samaritans • Simon • Ethiopian •

Conversions in Acts • 3000 • +2000 • Samaritans • Simon • Ethiopian • Cornelius • Sergius Paulus • Lydia • Jailer • Corinthians Acts 2: 41 Acts 4 Acts 8: 12 Acts 8: 13 Acts 8: 35 Acts 10 Acts 13: 12 Acts 16: 15 Acts 16: 33 Acts 18: 8

Review of Acts 1 -18 • Ready to Launch (Acts 1) • The Work

Review of Acts 1 -18 • Ready to Launch (Acts 1) • The Work Begins with POWER! (Acts 2)

Acts 2: 5 And there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every

Acts 2: 5 And there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven.

Review of Acts 1 -18 • Ready to Launch (Acts 1) • The Work

Review of Acts 1 -18 • Ready to Launch (Acts 1) • The Work Begins with POWER! (Acts 2) • The Church Grows As Conflicts Begin (Acts 3 -7) • The Church is Scattered as a Result of Intense Persecution (Acts 8) • The Conversion of Saul (Acts 9) • The Gospel Reaches the Gentiles (Cornelius, Barnabas & Saul in Antioch) (Acts 10 -12) • The First Missionary Journey (Acts 13 -14)

First Journey Statistics • 1, 200 Miles • 480 miles by water • At

First Journey Statistics • 1, 200 Miles • 480 miles by water • At least seven congregations established • Paul reported about the work at Antioch in Syria • Acts 14: 27 -28 • Stayed approx. 2 years in Antioch Seleucia CYPRUS Salamis Paphos PAMPHYLIA Perga PISIDIA Antioch LYCAONIA Iconium Lystra Derbe Lystra Iconium PISIDIA Antioch PAMPHYLIA Perga Attalia Antioch

Review of Acts 1 -18 • Ready to Launch (Acts 1) • The Work

Review of Acts 1 -18 • Ready to Launch (Acts 1) • The Work Begins with POWER! (Acts 2) • The Church Grows As Conflicts Begin (Acts 3 -7) • The Church is Scattered as a Result of Intense Persecution (Acts 8) • The Conversion of Saul (Acts 9) • The Gospel Reaches the Gentiles (Cornelius, Barnabas & Saul in Antioch) (Acts 10 -12) • The First Missionary Journey (Acts 13 -14) • The Conference in Jerusalem (Acts 15) • The Second Missionary Journey (Acts 16 -18: 22) • Summary of 1 st & 2 nd Thessalonians

 • Neapolis Second Journey Statistics • Lasted 3 years • Jews violently resisted

• Neapolis Second Journey Statistics • Lasted 3 years • Jews violently resisted him in most every place • Congregations established in several places • 2, 700 miles (1, 290 by sea/1, 410 by land)

Highlights of the 2 nd Journey • Paul and Silas travel by land through

Highlights of the 2 nd Journey • Paul and Silas travel by land through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches and delivering the letter from the apostles and elders in Jerusalem. • On to Derbe, and Lystra where Timothy joins them. • They continue on through Phrygia and Galatia. • But as they consider preaching in Asia, or north in Bithynia, the Spirit urges them forward to the town of Troas, where they are joined by Luke.

Highlights of the 2 nd Journey • In Troas, Paul sees the vision of

Highlights of the 2 nd Journey • In Troas, Paul sees the vision of the man from Macedonia asking for their help. • They immediately sail across the northern part of the Aegean Sea, and make their way to the city of Philippi. • Lydia and the jailer are converted, with their households. • They leave Philippi at the request of the magistrates after Paul and Silas were arrested. • Luke stays behind, and possibly Timothy also.

Highlights of the 2 nd Journey • Paul and Silas went on to Thessalonica

Highlights of the 2 nd Journey • Paul and Silas went on to Thessalonica where they preached until trouble arose. The brethren helped them escape by night. • Paul and Silas preach in Berea until trouble arises, and the brethren escort Paul to Athens. Silas and Timothy stay behind • Paul is alone in Athens. He addresses Athenian philosophers on Mars Hill. • Still alone, Paul goes to Corinth where he works with Aquila and Priscilla as tent-makers. • He writes a letter to the church at Thessalonica when Timothy and Silas join him. • He writes a second letter to the Thessalonians because of misunderstandings they had.

Highlights of the 2 nd Journey • Paul stays 1 ½ years in Corinth,

Highlights of the 2 nd Journey • Paul stays 1 ½ years in Corinth, and many Corinthians hear the word, believe it, and are baptized. • Paul and his company head toward Syria, stopping in Ephesus. • Paul promises to return to Ephesus as soon as possible, after he made the trip to Jerusalem to keep a feast. • Aquila and Priscilla remain in Ephesus • Paul sails to Caesarea, visits Jerusalem, and then travels on to Antioch