“Encounter With the Risen Christ”

1. “Encounter With the Risen Christ” John 20:11-23 “Pretense or Power” Acts 4:32-5:11

2. “Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common. And with great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus.And great grace was upon themall. Nor was there anyone amongthem who lacked;”

3. “for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, and laid them at the apostles’ feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need.” Acts 4:32-35

4. I. Examining True Generosity

5. I. Examining True Generosity The general nature of their ministry

6. I. Examining True Generosity The general nature of their ministry “Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common. “ Acts 4:32

7. I. Examining True Generosity The general nature of their ministry “And with great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesusand great grace was upon them all. “ Acts 4:33

8. I. Examining True Generosity The general nature of their ministry “Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, and laid them at the apostles’ feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need.” Acts 4:34-35

9. I. Examining True Generosity Specific example of their ministry

10. I. Examining True Generosity 2. Specific example of their ministry “And Joses, who was also named Barnabas by the apostles (which is translated Son of Encouragement), a Levite of the country of Cyprus, having land, sold it and brought the money and laid itat the apostles’ feet.” Acts 4:36-37

11. II. Exposing a Treacherous Hypocrisy

12. II. Exposing a Treacherous Hypocrisy “So great fear came upon all those who heard these things.” Acts 5:5b

13. II. Exposing a Treacherous Hypocrisy “So great fear came upon all those who heard these things.” Acts 5:5b “So great fear came upon all the church and upon all who heard thesethings.” Acts 5:11

14. II. Exposing a Treacherous Hypocrisy The sequence of events

15. II. Exposing a Treacherous Hypocrisy The sequence of events “But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession.” Acts 5:1

16. II. Exposing a Treacherous Hypocrisy a. The deed of Ananias

17. II. Exposing a Treacherous Hypocrisy a. The deed of Ananias “And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part and laid it at the apostles’ feet.” Acts 5:2

18. II. Exposing a Treacherous Hypocrisy The deception before the body

19. II. Exposing a Treacherous Hypocrisy The discovery by Peter

20. II. Exposing a Treacherous Hypocrisy “But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the price of the land for yourself? While it remained, was it not yourown? And after it was sold, wasit not in your own control? Why have you conceived this thingin your heart? You havenot lied to men but to God.” Acts 5:3-4

21. II. Exposing a Treacherous Hypocrisy d. The death of Ananias and Sapphira

22. II. Exposing a Treacherous Hypocrisy d. The death of Ananias and Sapphira “Then Ananias, hearing these words, fell down and breathed his last. So great fear came upon all those who heard these things.” Acts 5:5

23. II. Exposing a Treacherous Hypocrisy d. The death of Ananias and Sapphira “And the young men arose and wrapped him up, carried him out, and buried him.” Acts 5:6

24. II. Exposing a Treacherous Hypocrisy d. The death of Ananias and Sapphira “Now it was about three hours later when his wife came in, not knowing what had happened. And Peter answered her, “Tell me whether you sold the land for so much? Shesaid, “Yes, for so much.” Acts 5:7-8

25. II. Exposing a Treacherous Hypocrisy “Then Peter said to her, “How is it that you have agreed together to test the Spirit of the Lord? Look, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out.” Then immediately she fell down at his feet and breathed her last. And the young men came in and found her dead, and carrying her out, buried her by her husband.” Acts 5:9-10

26. II. Exposing a Treacherous Hypocrisy A summary of their sin

27. II. Exposing a Treacherous Hypocrisy A summary of their sin It was premeditated

28. II. Exposing a Treacherous Hypocrisy A summary of their sin It was premeditated It was conceived in their hearts

29. II. Exposing a Treacherous Hypocrisy A summary of their sin It was premeditated It was conceived in their hearts It was rooted in pride

30. II. Exposing a Treacherous Hypocrisy A summary of their sin It was premeditated It was conceived in their hearts It was rooted in pride It was against God

31. II. Exposing a Treacherous Hypocrisy A summary of their sin It was premeditated It was conceived in their hearts It was rooted in pride It was against God It was revealed before all

32. III.Expressing Trustworthy Authenticity

33. III. Expressing Trustworthy Authenticity We are responsible to ourselves

34. III. Expressing Trustworthy Authenticity We are responsible to ourselves We are responsible to one another

35. III. Expressing Trustworthy Authenticity We are responsible to ourselves We are responsible to one another We are responsible to God