Mission
- Commission (vs 1-4)
- Supported by the sending local church
- Opposition (vs 4-12)
- The Holy Spirit uses Saul to inflict punishment
- Proclamation (vs 13-41)
- Preparation (vs 16-25)
- Declaration (vs 25-37)
- Application & Response (vs 38-41)
- Reception (vs 42-52)
- Curiosity
- Conviction (v 43)
- Contrary – Opposed
Acts 12 We may be Shunned and Marginalized by Society, but the Gospel endures.
Acts 11:1-30 For Gentile ‘outsiders’ to become ‘insiders’ in Jesus’ Church, there had to be: (1) Recognition that Jesus wants to save Gentiles (1-18) (2) Interaction with Gentiles where they were (19-21) (3) Affirmation that Gentile belief was genuine (22-24) (4) Instruction of Gentile converts in how to live for Christ (25-26) (5) Demonstration by Gentile…