Acts of the Apostles (Page 12)

Fit For Service

Acts 6:1-7 Expanding on what we learned this morning, we look at the qualifications of a deacon. These requirements are: * Moral uprightness * A good reputation * Managerial abilities

Opposition Increases

Acts 5:17-32 Once again, the enemies of God react with jealousy to the preaching of the Gospel and have the Apostles arrested, but God intervenes, delivering His children and giving them boldness to obey His commands.

Gamaliel’s Counsel

Acts 5:33-42 As the Jewish Council planned to have the Apostles put to death, a lone voice spoke out against this plot. Though not a Christian, Gamaliel saw that if the actions of the Apostles were not from God, they would ultimately fail.

You Have Lied to God

Acts 5:1-11 In contrast to the generous and genuine behavior of the new church in Jerusalem, exemplified by Barnabas, we now see the example of Ananias and Sapphira, who attempted to deceive the Lord by their sale of land and donation of a portion of the price.

They Began to Speak the Word Boldly

Acts 4:23-31 After defending themselves before the Jewish Council, Peter and John return to the rest of the Apostles to report what had taken place. We explore: * The report of Peter and John to the other Apostles * The resulting prayer of the church * God’s answer

They Were of One Heart and Soul

Acts 4:32-37 Luke turns from the account of Peter and John before the Sanhedrin and the prayer meeting that followed to give us another encouraging glimpse of the unity, love and peace that the church was enjoying at this time.

There Is Salvation in No One Else

Acts 4:1-12 The preaching of Peter and John at the Temple, and the healing of the man born lame, caused a significant number to believe the Gospel and in response, the Apostles are arrested and put on trial by the rulers of the Sanhedrin.

In the Name of Jesus, Walk!

Acts 3:1-11 Having been empowered by the Spirit at Pentecost, the disciples now set out to preach the Gospel in obedience to Christ’s command. With this purpose in mind, they went to the temple at the afternoon time of prayer. There they found a lame beggar.

God Raised Him for You First

Acts 3:11-26 Peter indicates that the healing of the lame man should not have amazed the Jews and that it was not done through the power or piety of Peter and John but through the Name of Jesus.

God Has Made Him Lord and Christ

Acts 2:22-36 Peter continues his defense of the gospel by telling the Jews about Jesus. He tells them that: * The Jews rejected and murdered Jesus * Jesus was not dead but had risen again * God had made Jesus King, Judge, and the only means of salvation.

What Shall We Do?

Acts 2:37-47 We now see the results that Peter’s sermon had on the crowd of Jews who gathered after the disciples received the Holy Spirit: