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The witness of the church in Judea and Samaria 8:1 – 12:25

The witness of the church in Judea and Samaria 8:1 – 12:25. The Orchestrated Power of the Progressive Witness of the Church. Acts. Seven weeks into Semester… Our sixth time together Hope you had a great week  Today’s activities

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The witness of the church in Judea and Samaria 8:1 – 12:25

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  1. The witness of the church in Judea and Samaria 8:1 – 12:25 The Orchestrated Power of the Progressive Witness of the Church Acts

  2. Seven weeks into Semester… • Our sixth time together • Hope you had a great week  Today’s activities • If you did Commentary #2, this is the day to hand it in; • We review our last lecture with the Pop Quiz on Acts 6:1-7:60 • Then we engage in: Acts 8:1–40 “Mission in Judea and Samaria.”

  3. C. The Witness of the Church (8:1 – 12:25) -A Preview-

  4. Acts Opening thoughtsIts place in connection with the Gospels • • If Luke’s first work in the Gospel was to communicate the person and ministry of Jesus – that is, what Christ began, • • then Luke’s second work in the book of Acts was to communicate about the Holy Spirit’s work in the lives and activities of the apostles in the early church – what the Holy Spirit continued to do.

  5. Acts 1:1 – 7:60 Opening thoughtsA key verse • 1:8 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”

  6. Acts 1:1 – 7:60 Opening thoughtsA key verse • 2:32 “This Jesus God raised up, and of that we all are witnesses.”

  7. Acts 1:1 – 7:60 Opening thoughtsA key verse • 3:26 “God, having raised up his servant, sent him to you first, to bless you by turning every one of you from your wickedness.”

  8. Acts 1:1 – 7:60 Opening thoughtsA key verse • 4:12 “And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” Jesus

  9. Acts 1:1 – 7:60 Opening thoughtsA key verse • 5:32“And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.”

  10. Acts 1:1 – 7:60 Opening thoughtsA key verse • 6:14 “for we have heard him say that this Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and will change the customs that Moses delivered to us.”

  11. Acts 1:1 – 7:60 Opening thoughtsA key verse • 7:60 “And falling to his knees he cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep.”

  12. Acts 8:1 – 12:25 Continuing onA key verse • 8:22“Repent, therefore, of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that, if possible, the intent of your heart may be forgiven you.”

  13. Acts 1:1 – 12:25A reminder of the structure of the book • THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM (1:1 – 7:60) • THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA (8:1 – 12:25) • THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH (13:1 – 28:31)

  14. The Book of Acts: Amount of time spent on each section Inception of the Church 1:1 – 2:4 3% Jerusalem 2:5-7:60 22% Judea Samaria 8:1-12:25 18% End of the Earth 13:1-21:16 32% All boundaries 21:17-28:31 25%

  15. Acts 1:1 – 12:25How Section II is structured II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA (8:1 – 12:25) C. The Witness the Church (8:1 – 12:23) D. The Conclusion of the Witness (12:24– 25)

  16. Acts 1:1 – 12:25How Section II is structured II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA (8:1 – 12:25) • 1. The Witnesses Scattered (8:1 – 3) • 2. The Witness of Philip (8:4 – 40) C. The Witness the Church (8:1 – 12:23) • 3. The Witness of Paul (9:1 – 31) • 4. The Witness of Peter (9:32 – 11:18) • 5. The Witness of the Church (11:19 – 12:23)

  17. C. The Witness of the Church (8:1 – 12:23) (8:1-3)

  18. II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA (8:1 – 12:25) • Highlights: 8:1 Saul approved of his execution 8:1 a great persecution 8:1 and they were all scattered C. The Witness the Church (8:1 – 12:23) Witnesses Scattered (8:1 – 3)

  19. II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA (8:1 – 12:25) • Highlights: 8:2 great lamentation over him C. The Witness the Church (8:1 – 12:23) Witnesses Scattered (8:1 – 3)

  20. II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA (8:1 – 12:25) • Highlights: 8:3 Saul was ravaging the church 8:3 he dragged off men and women C. The Witness the Church (8:1 – 12:23) Witnesses Scattered (8:1 – 3)

  21. II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA (8:1 – 12:25) • And so we come to a division… • The Witness Scattered (8:1–3) • The Witness of Philip (8:4–40) • The Witness of Paul(9:1–31) • The Witness of Peter (9:32–11:18) C. The Witness the Church (8:1 – 12:23)

  22. C. The Witness of the Church (8:1 – 12:23) (8:4-25)

  23. II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA (8:1 – 12:25) • Highlights: 8:4Now those who were scattered went about 8:4 preaching the word C. The Witness the Church (8:1 – 12:23) Witness of Philip (8:4 – 40)

  24. II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA (8:1 – 12:25) • Highlights: 8:5 Philip 8:5 to the city of Samaria C. The Witness the Church (8:1 – 12:23) Witness of Philip (8:4 – 40)

  25. II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA (8:1 – 12:25) • Highlights: 8:6 paid attention C. The Witness the Church (8:1 – 12:23) Witness of Philip (8:4 – 40)

  26. II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA (8:1 – 12:25) • Highlights: 8:7 unclean spirits, crying out with a loud voice, came out of many 8:7 many who were paralyzed C. The Witness the Church (8:1 – 12:23) Witness of Philip (8:4 – 40)

  27. II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA (8:1 – 12:25) • Highlights: 8:8 much joy C. The Witness the Church (8:1 – 12:23) Witness of Philip (8:4 – 40)

  28. II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA (8:1 – 12:25) • Highlights: 8:9 Simon who practiced magic 8:9 amazed the people C. The Witness the Church (8:1 – 12:23) Witness of Philip (8:4 – 40)

  29. II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA (8:1 – 12:25) • Highlights: 8:10 They paid attentionto him 8:10 allfrom the least to the greatest C. The Witness the Church (8:1 – 12:23) Witness of Philip (8:4 – 40)

  30. II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA (8:1 – 12:25) • Highlights: 8:11 And they paid attention to him C. The Witness the Church (8:1 – 12:23) Witness of Philip (8:4 – 40)

  31. II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA (8:1 – 12:25) • Highlights: 8:12 they were baptized C. The Witness the Church (8:1 – 12:23) Witness of Philip (8:4 – 40)

  32. II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA (8:1 – 12:25) • Highlights: 8:13 Even Simon himselfbelieved 8:13 he continued with Philip C. The Witness the Church (8:1 – 12:23) Witness of Philip (8:4 – 40)

  33. II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA (8:1 – 12:25) • Highlights: 8:14 they sent to them Peter and John C. The Witness the Church (8:1 – 12:23) Witness of Philip (8:4 – 40)

  34. II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA (8:1 – 12:25) • Highlights: 8:15 and prayed for them C. The Witness the Church (8:1 – 12:23) Witness of Philip (8:4 – 40)

  35. II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA (8:1 – 12:25) • Highlights: 8:16 he had not yet fallen on any of them C. The Witness the Church (8:1 – 12:23) Witness of Philip (8:4 – 40)

  36. II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA (8:1 – 12:25) • Highlights: 8:17 they laidtheir hands on them 8:17 they received the Holy Spirit C. The Witness the Church (8:1 – 12:23) Witness of Philip (8:4 – 40)

  37. II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA (8:1 – 12:25) • Highlights: 8:18 Now when Simon saw 8:18 he offered them money C. The Witness the Church (8:1 – 12:23) Witness of Philip (8:4 – 40)

  38. II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA (8:1 – 12:25) • Highlights: 8:19 Give me this power also C. The Witness the Church (8:1 – 12:23) Witness of Philip (8:4 – 40)

  39. II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA (8:1 – 12:25) • Highlights: 8:20 May your silver perish with you C. The Witness the Church (8:1 – 12:23) Witness of Philip (8:4 – 40)

  40. II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA (8:1 – 12:25) • Highlights: 8:21 for your heart is not right before God C. The Witness the Church (8:1 – 12:23) Witness of Philip (8:4 – 40)

  41. II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA (8:1 – 12:25) • Highlights: 8:22 Repent 8:22 and pray to the Lord C. The Witness the Church (8:1 – 12:23) Witness of Philip (8:4 – 40)

  42. II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA (8:1 – 12:25) • Highlights: 8:23 I see you C. The Witness the Church (8:1 – 12:23) Witness of Philip (8:4 – 40)

  43. II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA (8:1 – 12:25) • Highlights: 8:24 Pray for me C. The Witness the Church (8:1 – 12:23) Witness of Philip (8:4 – 40)

  44. II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA (8:1 – 12:25) • Highlights: 8:25 they returned to Jerusalem C. The Witness the Church (8:1 – 12:23) Witness of Philip (8:4 – 40)

  45. C. The Witness of the Church (8:1 – 12:23) (8:26-40)

  46. II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA (8:1 – 12:25) • Highlights: 8:26 Now an angel of the Lord C. The Witness the Church (8:1 – 12:23) Witness of Philip (8:4 – 40)

  47. II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA (8:1 – 12:25) • Highlights: 8:27 And there was an Ethiopian 8:27 He had come to worship C. The Witness the Church (8:1 – 12:23) Witness of Philip (8:4 – 40)

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