To see the gospel bear fruit in the Inner West and the World as we commit, grow, engage and send.
Acts (Page 2)
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…
Who does Jesus want to include?
Background: Stephen’s legacy is that the Good News leaves Jerusalem (1-4)
Who does Jesus want to save and include in the Church He is building?
(1) Jesus wants the despised (5-8 and 14-17)
(2) Jesus wants the deceived (9-13 and 18-25)
(3) Jesus wants the distant (26-40)
Do we want these people on Jesus’ team, and will we help them join?
(1) A problem noted (1)
(2) A solution rejected (2)
(3) Another solution proposed (3-4)
(4) This solution implemented (5-6)
(5) Kingdom growth facilitated (7)
Are we a united and generous body of believers, in which every person is willingly playing their part?