Acts 28
Please God
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Acts 27
Roman soldiers, prisoners sailing from Israel to Rome. 276 Total on-board
Huge storm rocks the boat
Acts 27:25 …take heart, men, for I believe God that it will be just as it was told me. However, we must run
aground on a certain island.”
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Shipwrecked
Acts 27:43 [The Centurion]…commanded that those who could swim should jump overboard first and get to land,
44 and the rest, some on boards and some on parts of the ship. And so it was that they all escaped safely to land.
I. Malta
1 Now when they had escaped, they then found out that the island was
called Malta.
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Back side of Malta/Melita:
1. Not main port
2. Bay now called “St. Paul’s Bay”
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Malta: Lit. Refuge
2 And the natives showed us unusual kindness; for they kindled a fire and
made us all welcome, because of the rain that was falling and because of the
cold.
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Natives/Barbarians: gr. Barbarous i.e. one whose speech is rude, rough, harsh
Term used by the Greeks: Any foreigner ignorant of the Greek language
Unusual Kindness: Raining/Cold
1. Natives lit a fire
2. Made us all welcome: No small act of kindness
3 But when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and laid them on the fire, a
viper came out because of the heat, and fastened on his hand. 4 So when
the natives saw the creature hanging from his hand, they said to one
another, “No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he has escaped
the sea, yet justice does not allow to live.”
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Paul the Apostle/Prisoner/Helper
276 people and Paul is gathering sticks?
One was not a stick. Snake fastened to his hand…hanging off his hand!
No doubt this man is a murderer…
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Natives: Innate sense of justice
1. Good-Rewarded
2. Bad-Punished
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Justice/Vengeance: Reference to Dikee [dē'-kā]; the Greek goddess of Justice
5 But [Paul] shook off the creature into the fire and suffered no harm. 6
However, they were expecting that he would swell up or suddenly fall down
dead.
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Shook it off/No harm/Did not “swell up”/ did not die
Mark 16:17 …these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out
demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18 they will take up serpents; and if they drink
anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will
recover.”
6b But after they had looked for a long time and saw no harm come to him,
they changed their minds and said that he was a god.
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Saint of Sinner?
1 Corinthians 4:3 …with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or
by a human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself. 4 For I know of nothing against
myself, yet I am not justified by this; but He who judges me is the Lord. 5 Therefore judge
nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things
of darkness and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each one’s praise will come from
God.
John 2:23 Now when He was in Jerusalem at the Passover, during the feast, many believed
in His name when they saw the signs which He did. 24 But Jesus did not commit Himself to
them, because He knew all men, 25 and had no need that anyone should testify of man, for
He knew what was in man.
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Fickle/Indecisive/Inconsistent/Erratic: One day love you/next they hate you
Paul had been called both a sinner and a god before
Psychology: I am not who I think I am. I am not who you think I am. I am who I think you
think I am…WRONG
As Christians we are not to ingest man’s criticism or praise …but know and thrive on our
understanding of who we are in our Father’s eyes. Period. [NJC]
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Pride has 2 Disguises: Thinking to Highly of ourselves or Lowly of ourselves
1. Thinking of ourselves ALL THE TIME [Narcissism]
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Christians Saints or Sinners? Yes. Focus: Not who we are it is who God is!
7 In that region there was an estate of the leading citizen of the island,
whose name was Publius, who received us and entertained us courteously
for three days.
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Publius: Mayor of Malta
Received us: to take up, take upon's self, undertake, assume
Courteously: Receive as a guest, give lodging to
Three days with Paul?
8 And it happened that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and
dysentery. Paul went in to him and prayed, and he laid his hands on him and
healed him. 9 So when this was done, the rest of those on the island who
had diseases also came and were healed.
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Paul miraculously heals Mayor of Malta’s father
1. Malta Fever last four months
2. Cause: Micro-organism found in milk of Maltese goats
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Entire Island brings sick. Diseases “healed”; i.e. therapeuō
This word for healed is not the customary word for a miraculous healing. The word more
literally means, "to receive medical attention." It may be that Dr. Luke was functioning as a
"medical missionary" on Malta. [Guzic]
10 They also honored us in many ways; and when we departed, they
provided such things as were necessary.
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God’s provision:
1. Honored us in many ways [Valued us] regard as valuable
2. Provided necessities for the trip to Rome
SUMMARY: Malta: Kindness by natives. Natives Healed. Passengers provided for by God
II. Arriving in Rome
11 After three months we sailed in an Alexandrian ship whose figurehead
was the Twin Brothers, which had wintered at the island.
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Three months on Malta
Alexandrian ship up the Italian Peninsula
1. Figurehead Three Brothers [Pagan Deities]
2. Wintered on the Malta
12 And landing at Syracuse, we stayed three days. 13 From there we circled
round and reached Rhegium. And after one day the south wind blew; and
the next day we came to Puteoli, 14 where we found brethren, and were
invited to stay with them seven days. And so we went toward Rome.
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Arrive at Syracuse for 3 Days
1. Capital of Island of Sicily
2. Home of Mathematician Archimedes
….when the Romans conquered the island, a solider put a dagger to his throat as he worked
on a math problem, drawing in the dirt. Archimedes said, "Stop, you're messing up my
equation!" and the solider killed him. [Guzic]
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First land on Rhegium then blown by the South Wind to Puteoli
Storm is over: Euroclydon; i.e. "a violent agitation"
1. Found fellow believers
2. Invited to stay seven days before leaving for leaving for Rome
15 And from there, when the brethren heard about us, they came to meet
us as far as Appii Forum and Three Inns.
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Brethren from Rome
1. Brethren? Gospel had already reached them!
2. Travel 50 miles to meet Paul
Met Paul at both:
1. Appii; i.e. Appian Way
2. Three Inns
Paul wrote to the Romans from Corinth in Acts Chapter 18
The new believers who greeted Paul had already read the Book of Romans
…and were blown away by the Truth it contained…Masterpiece
Major Doctrinal Themes in the Book of Romans: Roman Road
1.
Sin:
Romans 3:10 … “There is none righteous, no, not one…
Romans 3:23 … all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
Romans 5:12 … through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men,
because all sinned…
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Judgment:
Romans 6:23 …the wages of sin [is] death, but the gift of God [is] eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
3.
Redemption: Bought back from power/penalty of sin. Freed from the bondage of the devil
Romans 5:8 ….God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
4.
Salvation: Saved by Grace through Faith alone
Romans 10:9… if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him
from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth
confession is made unto salvation
Romans 10:13 … “whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved.”
5.
Justification: Made positionally righteous by faith in Jesus. “The just shall live by faith.” 1:17
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Seated with Jesus in the heavenlies
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Sanctification: Becoming practically righteous as we cooperate with God’s Holy Spirit
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God finishing the good work He began in us
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Glorification: Where positional/practical righteousness meet one inch off the ground
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Finished Perfect Product for eternity
1 John 3:2… we know that when [Jesus] is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.
Jude 24 God is able to…present you faultless before the presence of His glory
Revolve in your mind that wondrous word, "faultless!" We are far off from it now; but as our Lord never stops
short of perfection in his work of love, we shall reach it one day. The Savior who will keep his people to the end,
will also present them at last to himself, as "a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing, but
holy and without blemish." All the jewels in the Savior’s crown are of the first [class] and without a single flaw. All
the maids of honor who attend the Lamb's wife are pure virgins without spot or stain.
But how will Jesus make us faultless? He will wash us from our sins in his own blood until we are white and fair as
God's purest angel; and we shall be clothed in his righteousness, that righteousness which makes the saint who
wears it positively faultless;[i.e.], perfect in the sight of God. We shall be un-blameable and un-reproveable even
in his eyes. His law will not only have no charge against us, but it will be magnified in us.
Moreover, the work of the Holy Spirit within us will be altogether complete. He will make us so perfectly holy, that
we shall have no lingering tendency to sin. Judgment, memory, will--every power and passion shall be
emancipated from the [bondage of evil]. We shall be holy even as God is holy, and in his presence we shall dwell
forever. Saints will not be out of place in heaven, their beauty will be as great as that of the place prepared for
them. Oh the rapture of that hour when the everlasting doors shall be lifted up, and we, being made [ready] for
the inheritance, shall dwell with the saints in light.
Sin gone, Satan shut out, temptation past forever, and ourselves "faultless" before God, this will be heaven indeed!
Let us be joyful now as we rehearse the song of eternal praise so soon to roll forth in full chorus from all the bloodwashed host; let us copy David's [rejoicing] before the ark as a prelude to our ecstasies before the throne.
[Spurgeon]
This is the message from Acts Chapter 1 to 28 and beyond. Freedom in Christ!
These truths were read and treasured by the new Roman believers who come to meet Paul!
15b When Paul saw them, he thanked God and took courage.
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Took courage? Not knowing what would happen in Rome
Paul strengthened them…they strengthened Paul… in the Lord
2 Corinthians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of
mercies and God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be
able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are
comforted by God.
1 Samuel 23:16 …Jonathan, Saul’s son, arose and went to David in the woods and
strengthened his hand in God. 17 And he said to [David], “Do not fear…”
16 Now when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the
captain of the guard; but Paul was permitted to dwell by himself with the
soldier who guarded him.
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Rome
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at the time Paul arrived:
Age: 800 years
Population: Two Million: Million free and Million half slaves
3 Classes
 Small upper class
 Large poor class
 Slaves
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Centurion Julius
1. Saved? Paul smelled like Jesus by being near to Jesus!
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Julius delivers Paul to Captain of the Guard
1. Freedom to live by himself
2. Chained to Roman soldier 24/7.
 New soldier every 4 hours
 New believer every 4 hours?
Philippians 1:13… it has become evident to the whole palace guard, and to all the rest,
that my chains are in Christ…
Summary: Arriving in Rome: Strengthened by new believers. 24 guard.
III. Ministering in Rome
17 And it came to pass after three days that Paul called the leaders of the
Jews together…
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Only three days after arriving in Rome Paul is “on it”
Paul’s practice: Jews first; Calls Jewish leaders together
Romans 9:3 For I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my
countrymen according to the flesh, 4 who are Israelites, to whom pertain the adoption, the
glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the service of God, and the promises; 5 of
whom are the fathers and from whom, according to the flesh, Christ came, who is over all,
the eternally blessed God. Amen.
17b So when they had come together, he said to them: “Men and brethren,
though I have done nothing against our people or the customs of our
fathers, yet I was delivered as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of
the Romans, 18 who, when they had examined me, wanted to let me go,
because there was no cause for putting me to death. 19 But when the Jews
spoke against it, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar, not that I had
anything of which to accuse my nation. 20 For this reason therefore I have
called for you, to see you and speak with you, because for the hope of Israel
I am bound with this chain.” 21 Then they said to him, “We neither received
letters from Judea concerning you, nor have any of the brethren who came
reported or spoken any evil of you.
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Paul defends himself. Oops?
“…because for the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain”
22 But we desire to hear from you what you think; for concerning this sect,
we know that it is spoken against everywhere.”
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We have heard of “The Way”: Spoken against everywhere?
23 So when they had appointed him a day, many came to him at his
lodging, to whom he explained and solemnly testified of the kingdom of God,
persuading them concerning Jesus from both the Law of Moses and the
Prophets, from morning till evening. 24 And some were persuaded by the
things which were spoken, and some disbelieved.
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Bible study: OT Scriptures revealing Jesus. Some believed
Matthew 13:47 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a dragnet that was cast into the sea
and gathered some of every kind, 48 which, when it was full, they drew to shore; and they
sat down and gathered the good into vessels, but threw the bad away. 49 So it will be at
the end of the age. The angels will come forth, separate the wicked from among the just, 50
and cast them into the furnace of fire. There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth.”51 Jesus
said to them, “Have you understood all these things?” They said to Him, “Yes, Lord.”52
Then He said to them, “Therefore every scribe instructed concerning the kingdom of heaven
is like a householder who brings out of his treasure things new and old.”
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Paul would use the OT Scriptures to preach Jesus to the Jews
25 So when they did not agree among themselves, they departed after Paul
had said one word:
Phillips Translation: When they could not reach any agreement among themselves and
began to go away, Paul added as a parting shot…
25b “The Holy Spirit spoke rightly through Isaiah the prophet to our fathers,
26 saying, ‘Go to this people and say: “Hearing you will hear, and shall not
understand; And seeing you will see, and not perceive; 27 For the hearts of
this people have grown dull. Their ears are hard of hearing, And their eyes
they have closed, Lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their
ears, Lest they should understand with their hearts and turn, So that I
should heal them.”’
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Holy Spirit prophesied: The Jews will become “dull” to the things of God
Matthew 23:37 “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the one who kills the prophets and stones those
who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers
her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing! 38 See! Your house is left to you
desolate; 39 for I say to you, you shall see Me no more till you say, ‘Blessed is He who
comes in the name of the Lord!’ ”
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House would be “desolate” in 70AD
28 “Therefore let it be known to you that the salvation of God has been sent
to the Gentiles, and they will hear it!” 29 And when he had said these words,
the Jews departed and had a great dispute among themselves.
Acts 1:8 …you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall
be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
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2000 yrs. now since Jews departed from God by rejecting their Messiah Jesus Christ
30 Then Paul dwelt two whole years in his own rented house, and received
all who came to him, 31 preaching the kingdom of God and teaching the
things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ with all confidence, no one
forbidding him.
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Book of Acts in yet complete.
1. Began at Pentecost and will end at the Rapture
2. Paul would leave Rome, Travel, back to Rome where he would graduate!
Outline of the Book of Acts
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Chapter 1
Chapters 2-8
Chapters 8-12:
Chapters 13-28:
Introduction
Jesus work through the Holy Spirit in Jerusalem
Jesus work through the Holy Spirit in Judea and Samaria
Jesus work through the Holy Spirit…Uttermost parts of earth
I. INTRODUCTION (1)
A. INSTRUCTIONS/ENCOURAGEMENT from Risen Jesus (1:1-11)
1. Promise of Holy Spirit (1:1-5) First promised pre-resurrection:
John 14:18 …I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you.
Acts 1:4 …being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait
for the Promise of the Father”
2. Recalibration/Realignment of Purpose and focus (1:6-8)
Acts 1:7 [When are you coming back?] “It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His
own authority. 8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses
to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
3. Jesus promises 2nd Coming. Ascends to Heaven (1:9-11)
B. 12 APOSTLES (1:12-26)
1. Apostles/Disciples Gathered in Jerusalem (1:12-14)
2. Peter proposes choosing a 12th Apostle (1:15-26)
a. Matthias: Never seen again (1:23-26)
II. CHURCH IN JERUSALEM (2-8:3)
A. BIRTH OF THE CHURCH. BRIDE OF CHRIST (2:1-11)
1. Pentecost
a. Coming of the Holy Spirit (2:1-4a)
b. Signs: Tongues (2:4b-11)
c. Crowd reaction mixed (2:12-13)
2. Peter's Sermon: Explains meaning of Signs (2:14-36)
a. Fulfillment prophesy of Joel 2 [End times Spirit poured out] (2:14-21)
b. Validate message of Gospel (2:22-36)
3. Reaction to Peter's 1st Sermon (2:37-41)
a. People convicted of killing Jesus/Cut to the heart (2:37-40)
Acts 2:36 “Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified,
both Lord and Christ.”
b. 3000 saved (2:41)
B. EARLY CHURCH (2:42-47)
1. Unity (2:42-46)
2. Praise to God from the people (2:47)
Acts 2:41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were
added to them. 42 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread,
and in prayers. 43 Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.
44 Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, 45 and sold their possessions and goods,
and divided them among all, as anyone had need.46 So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and
breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, 47 praising God and
having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.
C. CHURCH IN JERUSALEM (3-8:3)
1. A Lame Man Healed by Peter and John (3:1-11)
2. Peter's 2nd Sermon (3:12-26)
3. Reaction to Peter’s 2nd Sermon: Persecution (4:1-37)
a. Jealousy/Animosity of Religious leaders. Name of Jesus forbidden (4:1-22)
Acts 4:19 [Peter and John] “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you more than to God, you judge.
20 For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.”
b. Prayer for boldness (4:23-31)
c. Unity in midst of persecution (4:32-37)
D. ATTACK FROM WITHIN AND WITHOUT
1. Ananias and Sapphira lie to Holy Spirit. Precedent for Holiness set (5:1-11)
2. Sanhedrin vs. Apostles (5:12-42)
a. Common people respect Apostles (2:12-16)
b. Religious leaders jealous of Apostles (5:17-42)
3. Hellenistic Jews (6:1-7) Jews embracing Greek culture
a. Issue: Being neglected (6:1)
b. Solution: Choose 7 deacons filled with the Holy Spirit (6:2-6)
c. Outcome (6:7)
Acts 6:7 Then the word of God spread, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a
great many of the priests were obedient to the faith.
E. STEPHEN KILLED (6:8-8:3).
1. Stephen brought before a council (6:8-15)
2. Stephen's sermon. You killed the “Just One” (7:1-53)
Acts 7:54 When they heard these things they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed at him with their teeth. 55
But he, being full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right
hand of God, 56 and said, “Look! I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!”
3. Stephen's death (7:54-60)
F. CHURCH SCATTERED (8:1-3)
Acts 8:1 Now Saul was consenting to his death. At that time a great persecution arose against the church which
was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. 2
And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him.3 As for Saul, he made havoc
of the church, entering every house, and dragging off men and women, committing them to prison.
III. CHURCH SCATTERED THROUGHOUT JUDEA AND BEYOND (8:4-12:25)
A. PHILIP (8:4-40)
1. Philip in Samaria (8:4-25)
2. Philip sent to Ethiopian eunuch (8:26-39)
Acts 8:35 [Philip finds Ethiopian reading Isaiah 53] Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning at this Scripture,
preached Jesus to him. 36 Now as they went down the road, they came to some water. And the eunuch said, “See,
here is water. What hinders me from being baptized?”37 Then Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you
may. ”And he answered and said, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
3. Philip raptured to Caesarea (40)
B. CONVERSION OF SAUL (9:1-30)
1. Paul meets Lord on road to Damascus (9:1-9)
2. Ananias sent to minister to Paul (9:10-19a)
Acts 9:15 But the Lord said to [Ananias], “Go, for he is a chosen vessel of Mine to bear My name before Gentiles,
kings, and the children of Israel. 16 For I will show him how many things he must suffer for My name’s sake.”
3. Barnabas introduces Paul to Apostles.
4. Paul Proclaims Jesus as the Christ (9:19b-30)
Acts 9:29 And [Saul/Paul] spoke boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus and disputed against the Hellenists, but they
attempted to kill him.
C. STATE OF THE CHURCH (9:31)
Acts 9:31 Then the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were edified. And walking
in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied.
D. SPOTLIGHT ON PETER [Reflected back to Lord] (9:32-11:18)
1. Peter in Lydda: Man healed (9:32-35)
2. Peter in Joppa: Moman healed (9:36-43)
3. Cornelius' Vision (10:1-8)
4. Peter's Vision (10:9-16) Sheet with unclean animal’s. Kill and eat Peter!
Acts 10:14 But Peter said, “Not so, Lord! For I have never eaten anything common or unclean.”15 And a voice
spoke to him again the second time, “What God has cleansed you must not call common.” 16 This was done three
times. And the object was taken up into heaven again.
5. Peter sent to Gentile’s: Cornelius the God-Fearer (10:17-22)
6. Gentiles Receive the Holy Spirit (10:23-48)
7. Peter explains vision/gentile conversions to Jerusalem Church (11:1-18)
E. CHURCH AT ANTIOCH: HOME BASE FOR MISSIONARY JOURNEYS (11:19-30)
1. Scattered believer established church in Antioch (11:19-21)
2. The Church of Antioch approved by Jerusalem (11:22-24)
Acts 11:22 Then news of these things [success in Antioch] came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they
sent out Barnabas to go as far as Antioch. 23 When he came and had seen the grace of God, he was glad, and
encouraged them all that with purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord. 24 For he was a good man, full
of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord.
3. Barnabas calls Paul to Antioch (11:25, 26)
Acts 11:25 Then Barnabas departed for Tarsus to seek Saul. 26 And when he had found him, he brought him to
Antioch. So it was that for a whole year they assembled with the church and taught a great many people. And the
disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.
4. Antioch helps Church in Jerusalem (11:27-30)
F. PERSECUTION (12)
1. James brother of John put to Death. 1st apostle martyred (12:1, 2)
2. Peter Delivered from jail by angel (12:3-17)
3. Herod Put to Death (12:18-21)
G. STATE OF THE CHURCH (12:24, 25)
Acts 12:24 But the word of God grew and multiplied. Barnabas and Saul Appointed 25 And Barnabas and Saul
returned from Jerusalem when they had fulfilled their ministry, and they also took with them John whose surname
was Mark.
IV. CHURCH GROWING TO THE “UTTERMOST PARTS OF THE EARTH” (12-28)
A. FIRST MISSIONARY JOURNEY (13, 14)
1. Holy Spirit Sets Paul and Barnabas Apart (13:1-3)
2. Cyprus and the Proconsul. Sorcerer Bar-Jesus Blind. Proconsul believes (13:4-12)
3. Pisidian Antioch: Paul's Preaches (13:13-52)
Acts 13:48 …when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and glorified the word of the Lord. And as many as had
been appointed to eternal life believed.49 And the word of the Lord was being spread throughout all the region. 50
But the Jews stirred up the devout and prominent women and the chief men of the city, raised up persecution
against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them from their region. 51 But they shook off the dust from their feet
against them, and came to Iconium. 52 And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.
4. From Iconium to Lycaonia, Lystra and Derbe (14:1-7)
5. Lystra: A Lame Man Healed (14:8-20a)
Acts 14:11 “The gods have come down to us in the likeness of men!”
Acts 14:19 [Fickle after realizing not gods]…they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing him to
be dead.[Goes back into city preaching]
6. The Return to and Stay at Antioch (14:20b-28)
Acts 14:27 … reported all that God had done with them, and that He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.
28 So they stayed there a long time with the disciples.
B. JERUSALEM COUNCIL (15:1-35)
1. Legalists come to Antioch (15:1-5)
Acts 15:1 And certain men came down from Judea and taught the brethren, “Unless you are circumcised according
to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.”
2. Peter, Paul and Barnabas address Jerusalem church. Salvation: Grace through faith (15:6-18)
3. Conclusion (15:19-35)
a. Agreement (15:19-22)
b. Letter for new gentile believers: Don’t compromise or offend (15:23-29)
c. Letter Delivered to Antioch (15:30-34)
4. Paul and Barnabas Stayed In Antioch to Teach (15:35)
5. Peter walk off pages of Acts. Focus now on Paul
C. SECOND MISSIONARY JOURNEY (15:36-18:22)
1 Paul/Barnabas “sharp disagreement” over John Mark (15:36-40) Part ways.
2. Barnabas “walks off pages of Scripture”
2. Paul back to Syria and Cilicia (15:41)
3. Paul grabs Timothy in Derbe/Lystra then to S. Galatia To Deliver Council's Decrees (16:1-5)
Acts 16:4 And as they went through the cities, they delivered to them the decrees to keep, which were
determined by the apostles and elders at Jerusalem. 5 So the churches were strengthened in the faith, and
increased in number daily.
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Galatia-Mysia- To Troas (16:6-10)
Philippi (16:11-40)
Thessalonica (17:1-9)
Berea (17:10-14)
Acts 17:11 These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all
readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so. 12 Therefore many of them
believed
8. Athens (17:15-34) Mars Hill
9. Corinth (18:1-17) Preach only Christ crucified
a. Paul's Work in the Synagogue (1-6)
Acts 18:5 “Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.”
b. Paul's Work at the House Titus Justus (7-11)
c. Paul Charged by the Jews (12-17)
Acts 18:13 “This fellow persuades men to worship God contrary to the law.”
10. Paul in Ephesus [short time] on his way to Jerusalem back to Antioch; Home-base (18:18-22)
D. THIRD MISSIONARY JOURNEY (18:23-19:19)
1. Leaves Antioch for Galatia and Phrygia (18:23) Strengthened disciples
2. Apollos [Taught by Aquila and Pricilla] goes from Ephesus to Corinth (18:24-28)
3. Paul back to Ephesus (19:1-41)
a. The Twelve Men [Disciples of Apollos/ John] Saved, Sealed, Empowered (1-7)
b. Paul leaves Synagogue to rent the School of Tyrannus (8-10)
Acts 19:9 But when some were hardened and did not believe, but spoke evil of the Way before the multitude, he
departed from them and withdrew the disciples, reasoning daily in the school of Tyrannus. 10 And this continued
for two years, so that all who dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.
1 Corinthians 16:8 … I will tarry in Ephesus until Pentecost. 9 For a great and effective door has opened to me,
and there are many adversaries.
c. Paul's Message confirmed by Miracles [Demons/Diseases]; sweatbands (11, 12)
d. Seven Sons of Sceva (13-17) “Took it upon themselves”
e. Fear followed by Repentance in Ephesus (18, 19)
f. Summary Report of the Church in Asia (20)
g. Plans: Jerusalem & Rome (21, 22)
h. Riot in Ephesus (23-41)
4. Greece (20:1-5)
5. Sermon/Healing at Troas (20:6-12)
6. Ephesian Elders (20:13-38)
Acts 20:25 “And indeed, now I know that you all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, will
see my face no more. 26 Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men. 27 For I
have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God.
7. Caesarea with Philip the Evangelist (21:1-14)
Acts 21:13 Then Paul answered, “What do you mean by weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only
to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”
E. JERUSALEM (21:15-23:22)
1. Welcomed by Brethren (21:15-26)
2. Arrested by Jews (21:27-40)
3. Paul's Defense (22:1-21)
Acts 22:3 “I am indeed a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, taught
according to the strictness of our fathers’ law, and was zealous toward God as you all are today. 4 I persecuted this
Way to the death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women, 5 as also the high priest bears me
witness, and all the council of the elders, from whom I also received letters to the brethren, and went to Damascus
to bring in chains even those who were there to Jerusalem to be punished.
5. Before the Sanhedrin (23:1-10)
6. Plot against Paul (23:11-22)
F. CAESAREA (23:23-26:32)
1. Escort to Caesarea (23:23-35)
Acts 9:15 …the Lord said to [Ananias], “Go, for he is a chosen vessel of Mine to bear My name before Gentiles,
kings, and the children of Israel. 16 For I will show him how many things he must suffer for My name’s sake.”
2. Felix (24:1-21)
3. Paul Imprisoned (24:22-27)
4. Festus (25)
5 Agrippa (26)
G. ROME (27, 28)
1. The Shipwreck (27)
2. Paul in Malta (28:1-15)
3. Paul in Rome (28:16-31)
Acts 28:28 “Therefore let it be known to you that the salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will
hear it!” 29 And when he had said these words, the Jews departed and had a great dispute among themselves.