The Acts of The Acts of the the

ApostlesApostles

“..of all that Jesus began both to do and to teach”

Acts 1:1

“..of all that Jesus began both to do and to teach”

Acts 1:1

““And these signs shall And these signs shall follow them that follow them that believe”believe” Mark Mark 16: 17-1816: 17-18

““Cast out devils”Cast out devils” Acts. 16:18; 19:12Acts. 16:18; 19:12

““Speak with new tongues”Speak with new tongues” Acts 2: 7-8Acts 2: 7-8

““Take up serpents”Take up serpents” Acts 28: 3-6Acts 28: 3-6

““Lay hands on the sick”Lay hands on the sick” Acts. 5: 15Acts. 5: 15

How shall we escape, if we neglect so great How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;us by them that heard him;God also bearing them witness, both with God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?own will?

Hebrews 2: 3-4Hebrews 2: 3-4

““And these signs shall And these signs shall follow them that follow them that believe”believe” Mark Mark 16: 17-1816: 17-18““Cast out devils”Cast out devils” Correct mental Correct mental

abberationsabberations

““Speak with new tongues”Speak with new tongues” Speak plainlySpeak plainly

“ “Take up serpents”Take up serpents” Shake Shake off the power off the power of sin of sin

“ “Lay hands on the sick”Lay hands on the sick” Provide personal Provide personal attentionattention

..of all that Jesus began both to do and teach”

Historical Period

AD 29-62 = 33 Years!

History of the Apostle Paul

Called AD 36

Executed AD 69 = 33 Years!

Conversion of “All nation’sConversion of “All nation’s Mark 16:16 cp. Acts 1: 8Mark 16:16 cp. Acts 1: 8

Jerusalem and JudeaJerusalem and Judea Chapter 2 to 7Chapter 2 to 7

SamariaSamaria Chapter 8Chapter 8

Uttermost parts of the earthUttermost parts of the earth Chapters 13 to 28Chapters 13 to 28

3 important conversions………………………3 important conversions………………………

PaulPaul ShemShem

Ethiopian EunuchEthiopian Eunuch HamHam

CorneliusCornelius JaphethJapheth

THE THE EMPERORSEMPERORS

Tiberius Tiberius AD 14-37AD 14-37 ` Otho ` Otho AD 69AD 69

Caligula Caligula AD 37-41AD 37-41 Vitellius Vitellius AD 69AD 69

Claudius Claudius AD 41-54AD 41-54 Vespasian Vespasian AD 69-79AD 69-79

Nero Nero AD 54-68AD 54-68 Titus Titus AD 79-81AD 79-81

Galba Galba AD 68-69AD 68-69 Domitian Domitian AD 81-96AD 81-96

THE ROMAN THE ROMAN GOVERNORSGOVERNORS

BC 4- AD 39BC 4- AD 39 Herod Antipas tetrarch of Galilee Herod Antipas tetrarch of Galilee

BC 4- AD 34BC 4- AD 34 Herod Philip Tetrarch of Iturea Herod Philip Tetrarch of Iturea

AD 26-36AD 26-36 Pontius Pilate Roman ProcuratorPontius Pilate Roman Procurator

AD 41-44AD 41-44 Herod Agrippa 1. King of JudeaHerod Agrippa 1. King of Judea

AD 50-93AD 50-93 Herod Agrippa 11. Tetrarch of North Te.Herod Agrippa 11. Tetrarch of North Te.

AD 52-60AD 52-60 Felix Roman ProcuratorFelix Roman Procurator

AD 60-62AD 60-62 Festus Roman ProcuratorFestus Roman Procurator

The Acts of the The Acts of the ApostlesApostlesDivisions

Chps. 1 & 2Chps. 1 & 2 Ascention to day of Pentecost Ascention to day of Pentecost

Chps. 3 – 5Chps. 3 – 5 The witness of Peter & John The witness of Peter & John

Chps. 6 – 9Chps. 6 – 9 Death of Stephen to conversion Death of Stephen to conversion of Saul of Saul

Chps. 10 –11Chps. 10 –11 The call of Cornelius The call of Cornelius

Chp. 12Chp. 12 Persecution by Herod Agrippa 1 Persecution by Herod Agrippa 1

Chps. 13 -14Chps. 13 -14 Paul’s first journey Paul’s first journey

Acts of the Acts of the ApostlesApostlesDivisions Divisions (Cont.)(Cont.)

Chp. 15:1-35Chp. 15:1-35 Jerusalem conferenceJerusalem conference

Chp. 15:36 – 18:22Chp. 15:36 – 18:22 Paul’s second JourneyPaul’s second Journey

Chp. 18:23 – 21:17Chp. 18:23 – 21:17 Paul’s third journeyPaul’s third journey

Chp. 21:18 – 26:32Chp. 21:18 – 26:32 Trials in Jerusalem Trials in Jerusalem and Caesareaand Caesarea

Chp.27:1 - 28:16Chp.27:1 - 28:16 Voyage to RomeVoyage to Rome

Chp.28: 17-31Chp.28: 17-31 Final message to the Final message to the the Jewsthe Jews

The seven progress The seven progress reportsreports

1.1. Victory over unbeliefVictory over unbelief 2: 472: 47

2.2. Victory over deceitVictory over deceit 5:145:14

3.3. Victory over Ecclesial strifeVictory over Ecclesial strife 6: 76: 7

4.4. Victory over persecutionVictory over persecution 9: 319: 31

5.5. Victory over prideVictory over pride 12: 12: 2424

6.6. Victory over doctrinal errorVictory over doctrinal error 16: 516: 5

7.7. Victory over superstitionVictory over superstition 19: 19: 2020

The Roman Empire AD 14

Influences throughout the Roman Emire that affected the spread of the Gospel

Romans

Greeks

Jews

Influences that affected the spread of the GospelInfluences that affected the spread of the Gospel

Roman discipline and JusticeRoman discipline and Justice

Control of the Roman ArmyControl of the Roman Army

Roman road systems that linked the whole Empire to RomeRoman road systems that linked the whole Empire to Rome

Greek culture and learningGreek culture and learning

Greek language the universal language of the dayGreek language the universal language of the day

The production of the Septuagint version 200 BC. (Approx.)The production of the Septuagint version 200 BC. (Approx.)

The Judean Jews who opposed the GospelThe Judean Jews who opposed the Gospel

The Jews of the Diaspora, their Greek connections and The Jews of the Diaspora, their Greek connections and Synagogues provide the channel for spread to GentilesSynagogues provide the channel for spread to Gentiles

The The ascensionascension

of the of the LordLordActs of the Apostles 1: 1-14Acts of the Apostles 1: 1-14

Resurrection -- National & Resurrection -- National & PersonalPersonal

For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.

Romans 5:10Romans 5:10

PersonPersonal al

NationNationalal

For if the casting away of them For if the casting away of them bebe the reconciling of the reconciling of the world, what the world, what shallshall the receiving the receiving ofof themthem be,be, but life but life from the dead? from the dead? Romans 11: 15Romans 11: 15

And the glory of the God of Israel was gone up And the glory of the God of Israel was gone up from the cherub, whereupon he was, to the from the cherub, whereupon he was, to the threshold of the house. threshold of the house. Ezek.9:3Ezek.9:3

Then the glory of the Lord went up from the Then the glory of the Lord went up from the cherub, and stood over the threshold of the house; cherub, and stood over the threshold of the house; Ezek. 10:4Ezek. 10:4

“In like manner as ye have seen him go”

Acts 1: 11Acts 1: 11

Then the glory of the Lord departed from off the threshold Then the glory of the Lord departed from off the threshold of the house, and stood over the cherubims.of the house, and stood over the cherubims.And the cherubims lifted up their wings, and mounted up And the cherubims lifted up their wings, and mounted up from the earth in my sight: when they went out, the wheels from the earth in my sight: when they went out, the wheels also were beside them, and every one stood at the door of also were beside them, and every one stood at the door of the east gate of the Lord's house the east gate of the Lord's house Ezek.10: 18-19Ezek.10: 18-19

Then did the Cherubims lift up their wings, and the wheels Then did the Cherubims lift up their wings, and the wheels beside them; and the glory of the God of Israel was over them beside them; and the glory of the God of Israel was over them above.above.And the glory of the Lord went up from the midst of the city, And the glory of the Lord went up from the midst of the city, and and stood upon the mountain which is on the east side of thestood upon the mountain which is on the east side of the city.city. Ezek.11:22-23Ezek.11:22-23

“In like manner as ye have seen him go”

Acts 1: 11Acts 1: 11

Then shall the Lord go forth, and fight against those Then shall the Lord go forth, and fight against those nations, as when he fought in the day of battle.nations, as when he fought in the day of battle.And his feet shall stand in that day upon the mount of And his feet shall stand in that day upon the mount of Olives, which is before Jerusalem on the east, and Olives, which is before Jerusalem on the east, and the the mount of Olivesmount of Olives shall cleave in the midst thereof toward the shall cleave in the midst thereof toward the east and toward the west, and there shall be a very great east and toward the west, and there shall be a very great valley; and half of the mountain shall remove toward the valley; and half of the mountain shall remove toward the north, and half of it toward the south.north, and half of it toward the south. Zech. 14: 3-4Zech. 14: 3-4

Afterward he brought me to the gate, even the gate that Afterward he brought me to the gate, even the gate that looketh toward the east:looketh toward the east:And, behold, the glory of the God of Israel came from And, behold, the glory of the God of Israel came from thethe way of the eastway of the east: and his voice was like a noise of many : and his voice was like a noise of many waters: and the earth shined with his glory.waters: and the earth shined with his glory.

Ezekiel 43: 1-2Ezekiel 43: 1-2

“So come in like manner”Acts 1: 11Acts 1: 11

These all continued with These all continued with one accordone accord in prayer and in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren. of Jesus, and with his brethren. Acts 1: 14Acts 1: 14

And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with were all with one accordone accord in one place. in one place. Acts 2: 1Acts 2: 1

And they, continuing daily with And they, continuing daily with one accordone accord in the in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,

Acts 2: 46Acts 2: 46

And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with God with one accordone accord, and said, Lord, thou art God, , and said, Lord, thou art God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is:that in them is: Acts 4: 24Acts 4: 24

(and they were all with (and they were all with one accordone accord in Solomon's porch. in Solomon's porch. Acts 5: 12Acts 5: 12

Acts of the Apostles 1: 15-26Acts of the Apostles 1: 15-26

Replacing one of

the Twelve

Replacing one of

the Twelve

ThereThere waswas nothing in the ark save the two tables which Moses put nothing in the ark save the two tables which Moses put thereintherein at Horeb, when the LORD made at Horeb, when the LORD made aa covenantcovenant with the with the children of Israel, when they came out of Egypt.children of Israel, when they came out of Egypt. 11 Chron. 5:1011 Chron. 5:10

ThereThere waswas nothing in the ark save the two tables which Moses put nothing in the ark save the two tables which Moses put thereintherein at Horeb, when the LORD made at Horeb, when the LORD made aa covenantcovenant with the with the children of Israel, when they came out of Egypt.children of Israel, when they came out of Egypt. 11 Chron. 5:1011 Chron. 5:10

Three distinct types of Manna……..

Manna that corrupted after one dayManna that corrupted after one day Exod.16:20Exod.16:20

Human nature Styled Human nature Styled “This corruptible”“This corruptible” 1.Cor.15:531.Cor.15:53

Jesus came in our natureJesus came in our nature Heb.2:14Heb.2:14

Process of corruption suspended for SabbathProcess of corruption suspended for Sabbath Exod.16:23Exod.16:23

God did not allow Jesus to see corruptionGod did not allow Jesus to see corruption Acts 2:31Acts 2:31

Manna preserved in Most Holy PlaceManna preserved in Most Holy Place Exod.16:23-24Exod.16:23-24

Jesus now immortal- Jesus now immortal- “The hidden manna” “The hidden manna” Rev. 2:17Rev. 2:17

And Moses laid up the rods before And Moses laid up the rods before the LORD in the tabernacle of the LORD in the tabernacle of witness. witness. And it came to pass, that on the And it came to pass, that on the morrow Moses went into the morrow Moses went into the tabernacle of witness; and, behold, tabernacle of witness; and, behold, the rod of Aaron for the house of the rod of Aaron for the house of Levi was budded, and brought forth Levi was budded, and brought forth buds, and bloomed blossoms, and buds, and bloomed blossoms, and yielded almonds. yielded almonds. And Moses brought out all the rods And Moses brought out all the rods from before the LORD unto all the from before the LORD unto all the children of Israel: and they looked, children of Israel: and they looked, and took every man his rod. and took every man his rod. Numbers 17:7-9Numbers 17:7-9

“ “Blind leaders of Blind leaders of the blind”the blind”

Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch. the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.

Matthew 15: 24Matthew 15: 24

Woe unto you, Woe unto you, yeye blind guides, which say, Whosoever blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor! shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor!

Matthew 23: 16Matthew 23: 16

YeYe blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel. blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel.Matthew 23: 24Matthew 23: 24

And art confident that thou thyself art a guide of the And art confident that thou thyself art a guide of the blind, a light of them which are in darkness, blind, a light of them which are in darkness,

Romans 2: 19Romans 2: 19

“When the day of

Pentecost was fully come”

“When the day of

Pentecost was fully come”Acts 2: 1-21Acts 2: 1-21

“When the day of Pentecost was fully come”

14th. Day of the first month ---Passover14th. Day of the first month ---Passover

1 to 7 days later “Morrow after the Sabbath” waving of the first fruits of the barley harvest.1 to 7 days later “Morrow after the Sabbath” waving of the first fruits of the barley harvest.

5o days after the waving of the sheaf – The day of Pentecost (Greek “Fiftieth”)5o days after the waving of the sheaf – The day of Pentecost (Greek “Fiftieth”)

The offerings for the day of The offerings for the day of PentecostPentecost

Burnt OfferingBurnt OfferingSin OfferingSin Offering Peace OfferingPeace Offering

7 Lambs7 Lambs

1 Bullock1 Bullock

2 Rams2 Rams

1. Kid of goats1. Kid of goats 2 Lambs2 Lambs

““Two wave loaves baken with leaven”Two wave loaves baken with leaven”

Leviticus 23: 17Leviticus 23: 17

And the children of Levi did according to the word of Moses: and there fell of the people that day about three thousand men

Exodus 32: 28

And the children of Levi did according to the word of Moses: and there fell of the people that day about three thousand men

Exodus 32: 28

Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. Acts 2 : 41

Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. Acts 2 : 41

“When the day of Pentecost was fully come”“When the day of Pentecost was fully come”

ParthiansParthiansMedesMedesMedesMedes

ElamitesElamites

Mesopotam

ia

Mesopotam

ia

Mesopotam

ia

Mesopotam

ia

ArabiansArabians

And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born? tongue, wherein we were born?

Acts 2:8Acts 2:8

And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born? tongue, wherein we were born?

Acts 2:8Acts 2:8

Judea

Cappadocia

Pontus

Asia

Phrygia

Pamphylia

Egypt

Libya

Cyrene

Rome

Cretes

The outpouring of

the spirit

The outpouring of

the spirit

Acts 2: 14-21Acts 2: 14-21

“Of judgement because the Prince of this world is judged”

“Save yourselves from this untoward generation”

“Of judgement because the Prince of this world is judged”

“Save yourselves from this untoward generation”

Peter’s speech at Pentecost – Expression of the SpiritPeter’s speech at Pentecost – Expression of the Spirit

“And when he is come he will, he will reprove the world……… “And when he is come he will, he will reprove the world………

“Of sin, because they believe not on me”

“ye have taken and by wicked hands have crucified and slain”

“Of sin, because they believe not on me”

“ye have taken and by wicked hands have crucified and slain”

“Of righteousness because I go to my Father”

“Whom God hath raised up..”

“Of righteousness because I go to my Father”

“Whom God hath raised up..”

John 16: 8-11 compare Acts. 2: 23, 24, 40John 16: 8-11 compare Acts. 2: 23, 24, 40

The Jewish Year ----- The Jewish Year ----- SeasonalSeasonal

1.1. ““Abib” Abib” 77 Spring Spring “Latter rains”“Latter rains” Barley Harvest Barley Harvest

2.2. ““Zif”Zif” Flowers in bloom. Wheat harvest. Flowers in bloom. Wheat harvest.

3. “Sivan”3. “Sivan” Summer begins, hot and drySummer begins, hot and dry

4. “Tammuz”4. “Tammuz” SummerSummer

5. “Ab”5. “Ab” Heat increasesHeat increases

6. “Elul”6. “Elul” Dates and summer fruitsDates and summer fruits

7. “Ethanim” 17. “Ethanim” 1 Vintage, Vintage, “Former rains”“Former rains” Ploughing begins Ploughing begins

8. “Bul”8. “Bul” Winter rains set inWinter rains set in

9. “Chisleu”9. “Chisleu” Winter rains increaseWinter rains increase

10 “Tebeth”10 “Tebeth” Snow in the highlandsSnow in the highlands

11. “Shebat”11. “Shebat” Almond in blossomAlmond in blossom

12. “Adar”12. “Adar” Signs of spring.Signs of spring.

“Moreh”

“A teacher” - as pointing the lesson“A teacher” - as pointing the lesson

“Early rain” – as pointing to the season“Early rain” – as pointing to the season

“An archer” - as pointing the arrow“An archer” - as pointing the arrow

“The former & the Latter rain“The former & the Latter rain

1st. Advent -- “Former rain”

“as a root out of a dry ground” Isa.53: 2

Prepares the ground for sowing

1st. Advent -- “Former rain”

“as a root out of a dry ground” Isa.53: 2

Prepares the ground for sowing

2nd. Advent -- “Latter rain”

“as rain upon the mown grass” Psa. 72: 6

Fills out for the gathering of the harvest

2nd. Advent -- “Latter rain”

“as rain upon the mown grass” Psa. 72: 6

Fills out for the gathering of the harvest

Bro. Thomas on Joel 2: 23Bro. Thomas on Joel 2: 23

Bro. Thomas on Joel 2: 23.. (Cont)Bro. Thomas on Joel 2: 23.. (Cont)

“Faith in the last days” Pages 222-223“Faith in the last days” Pages 222-223

God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;

Hebrews 1: 1-2

God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;

Hebrews 1: 1-2

“The last days” “The last days”

Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you

1. Peter 1: 20

Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you

1. Peter 1: 20

Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time 1.John 2: 18

Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time 1.John 2: 18

“ It shall come to pass in the last days”Acts 2: 17-18

“ It shall come to pass in the last days”Acts 2: 17-18

“I will pour out of my spirit……………“I will pour out of my spirit……………“upon all flesh” -- Without distinction of race“upon all flesh” -- Without distinction of race

“your sons and daughters” Without regard of gender“your sons and daughters” Without regard of gender

“young men & old men” Without regard for age“young men & old men” Without regard for age

“Servants & handmaidens” Without distinction of class“Servants & handmaidens” Without distinction of class

Acts. 2: 22-24Acts. 2: 22-24

“Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God”“Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God”

Special offering on day of PentecostSpecial offering on day of Pentecost

Lev. 23:19 - Peace offerings commanded only on this day

Offer of fellowship with God

Lev. 23:19 - Peace offerings commanded only on this day

Offer of fellowship with God

Lev. 7:13 - Two loaves baken with leavenSins need to be forgiven

Lev. 7:13 - Two loaves baken with leavenSins need to be forgiven

Lev. 23:22:23- Blemish permitted in one type of peace offering

Fellowship offered despite imperfection

Lev. 23:22:23- Blemish permitted in one type of peace offering

Fellowship offered despite imperfection

“Hear these words”“Hear these words”

V. 22 Jesus attested by miraclesV. 22 Jesus attested by miracles

V. 23 Delivered to death by God’s counselV. 23 Delivered to death by God’s counsel

V. 24 Raised from the dead by God’s powerV. 24 Raised from the dead by God’s power

“The son of man goeth as it was determined”

Luke 22:22

“The son of man goeth as it was determined”

Luke 22:22For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have enclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet. I may tell all my bones: they look and stare upon me. They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture. Psalm 22:16-18

For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have enclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet. I may tell all my bones: they look and stare upon me. They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture. Psalm 22:16-18

For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten; and they talk to the grief of those whom thou hast wounded.

Psalm 69:26

For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten; and they talk to the grief of those whom thou hast wounded.

Psalm 69:26

Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand. Isaiah 53:10

Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand. Isaiah 53:10

“Not possible that he should be holden of it”“Not possible that he should be holden of it”

It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothingJohn 6:63

It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothingJohn 6:63

For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit: 1. Pet. 3:18

For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit: 1. Pet. 3:18

For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God 11. Cor.13:4 For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God 11. Cor.13:4

No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father John 10:18

No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father John 10:18

“For David

speaketh concernin

g him”

“For David

speaketh concernin

g him”

Acts. 2: 22-32Acts. 2: 22-32

Peter’s insistence on David’s understandPeter’s insistence on David’s understand

Act 2:25 For David speaketh concerning himAct 2:25 For David speaketh concerning him

Act 2:30 Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;

Act 2:30 Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;

Act 2:31 He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ

Act 2:31 He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ

Peter’s use of two major PsalmsPeter’s use of two major Psalms

Psalm 16: 4 Words of a Priest, through the experience of weaknessPsalm 16: 4 Words of a Priest, through the experience of weakness

Psalm 110:4 King-Priest because of perfect obediencePsalm 110:4 King-Priest because of perfect obedience

“Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips.”

“Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips.”

“The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek”“The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek”

“He seeing this before” Acts 2:31 “He seeing this before” Acts 2:31

1 Chronicles 17:17 —( Youngs Lit. trans.)

“ And this was a small thing in thine eyes O God, and thou speakest concerning the house of thy servant afar off and hast seen me as the type of the man raised up on high, O Yahweh God”

1 Chronicles 17:17 —( Youngs Lit. trans.)

“ And this was a small thing in thine eyes O God, and thou speakest concerning the house of thy servant afar off and hast seen me as the type of the man raised up on high, O Yahweh God”

“Thou hast made known to me the ways of life”Acts. 2: 28

“Thou hast made known to me the ways of life”Acts. 2: 28

In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:6

In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:6

But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. Proverbs 4:18 But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. Proverbs 4:18

I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment: Proverbs 8:20 I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment: Proverbs 8:20

He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth Proverbs 10:17He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth Proverbs 10:17

“I am the root and the offspring of David”

Rev. 22:16

“I am the root and the offspring of David”

Rev. 22:16And there shall come forth a rod ( “A twig”) out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots: Isa. 11:1And there shall come forth a rod ( “A twig”) out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots: Isa. 11:1

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the Holy Scriptures,) Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:

Romans 1: 1-4

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the Holy Scriptures,) Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:

Romans 1: 1-4

The explanation !The explanation !

And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof? And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon. And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon. And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof

Revelation 5: 2-5

And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof? And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon. And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon. And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof

Revelation 5: 2-5

The reason !The reason !

“Both Lord and Christ”

Acts 2:33-47Acts 2:33-47

Peter’s method of expositionPeter’s method of exposition

Psa 16:11 Thou wilt show me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures forevermore.

Psa 16:11 Thou wilt show me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures forevermore.

Act 2:28 Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance

Act 2:28 Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance

Act 2:33 Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted,

Act 2:33 Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted,

“He hath shed forth this which ye now see and hear”

Acts 2: 33

“He hath shed forth this which ye now see and hear”

Acts 2: 33

Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwell among them. Psalm 68:18

Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwell among them. Psalm 68:18

Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.

Ephesians 4:8

Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.

Ephesians 4:8

“Received” and “Gave” gifts unto men“Received” and “Gave” gifts unto men

For they are wholly given unto me from among the children of Israel; instead of such as open every womb, even instead of the firstborn of all the children of Israel, have I taken them unto me.

Numbers 8:16

For they are wholly given unto me from among the children of Israel; instead of such as open every womb, even instead of the firstborn of all the children of Israel, have I taken them unto me.

Numbers 8:16

And I have given the Levites as a gift to Aaron and to his sons from among the children of Israel, to do the service of the children of Israel in the tabernacle of the congregation

Numbers 8:19

And I have given the Levites as a gift to Aaron and to his sons from among the children of Israel, to do the service of the children of Israel in the tabernacle of the congregation

Numbers 8:19

“Received” and “Gave” gifts unto men“Received” and “Gave” gifts unto men

“And behold, I have taken your brethren the Levites from among the people of Israel, they are gift to you, given to Yahweh, to do the service of the tent of the meeting” Numbers 18:6 RSV

“And behold, I have taken your brethren the Levites from among the people of Israel, they are gift to you, given to Yahweh, to do the service of the tent of the meeting” Numbers 18:6 RSV

“I therefore, Lo! I have taken your brethren the Levites, out of the midst of the sons of Israel, unto you as a gift are they given as a gift unto Yahweh, to do the laborious work of the tent of meeting”

Numbers 18:6 Roth.

“I therefore, Lo! I have taken your brethren the Levites, out of the midst of the sons of Israel, unto you as a gift are they given as a gift unto Yahweh, to do the laborious work of the tent of meeting”

Numbers 18:6 Roth.

The gift of teachers The gift of teachers “And he gave some…

Apostles (“One that is sent”)Apostles (“One that is sent”)and some

Prophets ( “Foretell”)Prophets ( “Foretell”)

And some

Evangelists ( “Announce good news”)Evangelists ( “Announce good news”)

And some

Pastors ( “A shepherd”)Pastors ( “A shepherd”)

And some

Teachers ( “An instructor”)Teachers ( “An instructor”)

“The name of Jesus Christ” “The name of Jesus Christ”

V22. “ Jesus of Nazareth a man approved of God”V22. “ Jesus of Nazareth a man approved of God”

V36. “God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye

have crucified, both Lord and Christ”

V36. “God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye

have crucified, both Lord and Christ”

V38. “ Be baptised every one you intoThe name of Jesus Christ”

V38. “ Be baptised every one you intoThe name of Jesus Christ”

Peter’s method of expositionPeter’s method of exposition

Act 2:21 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Act 2:21 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Joe 2:32 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the LORD shall be delivered: for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the LORD hath said, and in the remnant whom the LORD shall call.

Joe 2:32 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the LORD shall be delivered: for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the LORD hath said, and in the remnant whom the LORD shall call.

Act 2:39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.

Act 2:39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.

“Save yourselves from this untoward generation”

Acts 2:40

“Save yourselves from this untoward generation”

Acts 2:40Deu 32:5 They have corrupted themselves, their spot is not the spot of his children: they are a perverse and crooked generation. (Mg. “Or that they are not his children, this is their blot”)

Deu 32:5 They have corrupted themselves, their spot is not the spot of his children: they are a perverse and crooked generation. (Mg. “Or that they are not his children, this is their blot”)

Phi 2:14-15 Do all things without murmurings and disputings: That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;

Phi 2:14-15 Do all things without murmurings and disputings: That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;

“Upon this rock I will build my Ecclesia” Matthew 16:18 Compare Deuteronomy 32

“Upon this rock I will build my Ecclesia” Matthew 16:18 Compare Deuteronomy 32

V37 Where are their gods, their rock in whom they trusted, V37 Where are their gods, their rock in whom they trusted,

V31 For their rock is not as our RockV31 For their rock is not as our Rock

V30 except their Rock had sold them, V30 except their Rock had sold them,

V18 Of the Rock that begot thee thou art unmindfulV18 Of the Rock that begot thee thou art unmindful

V13 and he made him to suck honey out of the rock, and oil out of the flinty rock;

V13 and he made him to suck honey out of the rock, and oil out of the flinty rock;

v4 He is the Rock, his work is perfect: v4 He is the Rock, his work is perfect:

“They continued steadfast in the Apostle's doctrine”

“They continued steadfast in the Apostle's doctrine”

Aspects of “Koinonia” “Sharing”Aspects of “Koinonia” “Sharing”

1. Cor. 10: 16 “Communion of the blood of Christ”1. Cor. 10: 16 “Communion of the blood of Christ”

Phil. 3: 10 “Fellowship of his sufferings”Phil. 3: 10 “Fellowship of his sufferings”

Rom. 15: 26 “Contribution for poor saints”Rom. 15: 26 “Contribution for poor saints”

Heb. 2: 14 “Partakers of flesh and blood”Heb. 2: 14 “Partakers of flesh and blood”

The three stages of redemption The three stages of redemption

Baptism, association with the sacrifice of Christ

Walking in newness of life at the present

Immortality in the Kingdom

The furniture in the “Holy place”The furniture in the “Holy place”

“And they continued steadfastly in………….“And they continued steadfastly in………….

...the Apostle’s doctrine...the Apostle’s doctrine

..and in the breaking of bread..and in the breaking of bread

....and in prayers”....and in prayers”

The Apostles doctrine Acts 2: 42 Heb. 6:1-3 Eph. 4: 3-6

The Apostles doctrine Acts 2: 42 Heb. 6:1-3 Eph. 4: 3-6•Fellowship

•Breaking of bread

•Prayers

•One body ( One true religion)

•One spirit ( same attitude 1.Cor. 1:10)

•One hope ( “Saved by the hope” Rom. 8: 24)

•One Lord ( Christ as the head of the Ecclesia)

•One Faith ( “Substance of things hoped for” Heb.11: 1)

•One baptism ( Validated by proper understanding Acts. 19)

•Fellowship

•Breaking of bread

•Prayers

•One body ( One true religion)

•One spirit ( same attitude 1.Cor. 1:10)

•One hope ( “Saved by the hope” Rom. 8: 24)

•One Lord ( Christ as the head of the Ecclesia)

•One Faith ( “Substance of things hoped for” Heb.11: 1)

•One baptism ( Validated by proper understanding Acts. 19)

The Apostles doctrine Acts 2: 42 Heb. 6:1-3 Eph. 4: 3-6

The Apostles doctrine Acts 2: 42 Heb. 6:1-3 Eph. 4: 3-6

•One God ( Singularity of God Deut. 6: 4)

•Repentance from dead works

( Change of lifestyle)

•Faith toward God ( The ultimate trust)

•Laying on of hands ( Grk. “Admit” “Right hand of

fellowship” Gal. 2: 90 )

•Resurrection ( Only hope beyond the grave)

•Judgement ( of just and unjust Acts. 24: 15)

•One God ( Singularity of God Deut. 6: 4)

•Repentance from dead works

( Change of lifestyle)

•Faith toward God ( The ultimate trust)

•Laying on of hands ( Grk. “Admit” “Right hand of

fellowship” Gal. 2: 90 )

•Resurrection ( Only hope beyond the grave)

•Judgement ( of just and unjust Acts. 24: 15)

“The poor saints in Jerusalem”“The poor saints in Jerusalem”Then the disciples, every man according to his ability,

determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judea: Acts 11: 29

Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judea: Acts 11: 29

Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings. Acts 24: 17 Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings. Acts 24: 17

For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem. Romans 15: 26

For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem. Romans 15: 26

For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God; 11. Cor. 9: 12

For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God; 11. Cor. 9: 12

Healing the Lame man

Acts 3:1:11

Healing the Lame man

Acts 3:1:11

Healing the lame man Acts 3:1 to 4:37Healing the lame man Acts 3:1 to 4:37

DIVISIONSDIVISIONS

3: 1-11 The lame healed3: 1-11 The lame healed

3: 12-26 Peter’s testimony to power behind the miracle3: 12-26 Peter’s testimony to power behind the miracle

4: 1-12 Peter & John interrogated by the Sadducees4: 1-12 Peter & John interrogated by the Sadducees

4: 13-17 Closed meeting of the Sadducees4: 13-17 Closed meeting of the Sadducees

4: 18-22 Peter & John warned & released by Sadducees4: 18-22 Peter & John warned & released by Sadducees

4: 21-31 Rejoicing among the Ecclesia4: 21-31 Rejoicing among the Ecclesia

Peter and John Peter and John

Luke 5: 10 Partners in fishing businessLuke 5: 10 Partners in fishing business

John 1: 41-42 Together in John’s baptismJohn 1: 41-42 Together in John’s baptism

Luke 22: 8 Sent together to prepare last supperLuke 22: 8 Sent together to prepare last supper

John 18: 6 Together in Palace of High-PriestJohn 18: 6 Together in Palace of High-Priest

John 20: 6 Ran together to empty TombJohn 20: 6 Ran together to empty Tomb

Acts. 3: 1 Together in healing of the lame manActs. 3: 1 Together in healing of the lame man

Acts 8: 14 Sent to Samaria togetherActs 8: 14 Sent to Samaria together

Opening MiraclesOpening Miracles

The Lame at the Temple

Acts 3: 1

The Lame at the Temple

Acts 3: 1

The lame man at Lystra

Acts 14: 8

The lame man at Lystra

Acts 14: 8

•Never walked from their mother’s womb.

•Both looked steadfastly on the Apostles

•Both leap and walk

•Never walked from their mother’s womb.

•Both looked steadfastly on the Apostles

•Both leap and walk

Most HolyMost Holy

Solomon’sPorch

Solomon’sPorch

Tower of AntoniaTower of AntoniaTower of AntoniaTower of Antonia

Royal PorchRoyal Porch

Court of PriestsCourt of PriestsCourt of PriestsCourt of Priests

Court of IsraelCourt of Israel

Court of GentilesCourt of Gentiles

Court of WomenCourt of Women

The Beautiful gate of the TempleThe Beautiful gate of the Temple

Beautiful gateBeautiful gate

“The name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth”“The name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth”

Acts 3:6 “In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk” Acts 3:6 “In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk”

Acts 3: 16 “And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong”

Acts 3: 16 “And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong”

Acts 4:7 “By what power, or by what name, have ye done this?”

Acts 4:7 “By what power, or by what name, have ye done this?”

Acts 4: 10 “that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth,” Acts 4: 10 “that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth,”

“The name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth”“The name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth”

Acts 4: 17 “let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name.”

Acts 4: 17 “let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name.”

Acts 4: 18 “not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.”

Acts 4: 18 “not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.”

Acts 4: 18 “that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.” Acts 4: 18 “that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.”

Acts 4: 12 “for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” Acts 4: 12 “for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.”

“Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.” Acts 2: 36

“Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.” Acts 2: 36Gospel recordsGospel records Acts to RevelationActs to Revelation

JESUSJESUS CHRISTCHRIST

613613 4848

Combination “Jesus Christ”Combination “Jesus Christ”

2424 526526

JESUSJESUS CHRISTCHRIST

9696 245245

Psa 17:7 Show thy marvelous lovingkindness, O thou that savest by thy right hand them which put their trust in thee from those that rise up against them.

Psa 17:7 Show thy marvelous lovingkindness, O thou that savest by thy right hand them which put their trust in thee from those that rise up against them.

Psa 20:6 Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.

Psa 20:6 Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.

Psa 80:17 Let thy hand be upon the man of thy right hand, upon the son of man whom thou madest strong for thyself. Psa 80:17 Let thy hand be upon the man of thy right hand, upon the son of man whom thou madest strong for thyself.

Psa 108:6 That thy beloved may be delivered: save with thy right hand, and answer me. Psa 108:6 That thy beloved may be delivered: save with thy right hand, and answer me.

Psa 138:7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.

Psa 138:7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.

“The saving strength of his

right hand”

“The saving strength of his

right hand”

Peter and John

before the Council

Acts 4: 1-12

Peter and John

before the Council

Acts 4: 1-12

“We have no king but Caesar”

John 19:15

“The chief priests” There is a singular force in the exact definition of the speakers here. They are not simply described as “ the Jews” ( John 18: 31; 19: 7), nor yet as “The chief priests and the officers” (John 19:6). The official organs of the theocracy themselves proclaim that they have abandoned the faith by which the nation had lived. The sentence “We have no king but Caesar” (The foreign emperor) is the legitimate end of their policy, the formal abdication of the Messianic hope. The Kingdom of God, in the confession of its rulers, has become the kingdom of the world. In the place of the Christ, they have found the emperor. They first rejected Jesus as the Christ, and then, driven by the irony of circumstances, they have rejected Christ altogether.

B. F. Westcott

“We have no king but Caesar”

John 19:15

“The chief priests” There is a singular force in the exact definition of the speakers here. They are not simply described as “ the Jews” ( John 18: 31; 19: 7), nor yet as “The chief priests and the officers” (John 19:6). The official organs of the theocracy themselves proclaim that they have abandoned the faith by which the nation had lived. The sentence “We have no king but Caesar” (The foreign emperor) is the legitimate end of their policy, the formal abdication of the Messianic hope. The Kingdom of God, in the confession of its rulers, has become the kingdom of the world. In the place of the Christ, they have found the emperor. They first rejected Jesus as the Christ, and then, driven by the irony of circumstances, they have rejected Christ altogether.

B. F. Westcott

Intensity of resistance to the GospelIntensity of resistance to the Gospel• Apostles mocked 2:13

• Detained overnight 4: 3

•Ordered not to preach 4: 18

•Imprisoned 5: 18

•Beaten 5: 40

•Stoned 7: 59

•Scattered abroad 8: 1

• Apostles mocked 2:13

• Detained overnight 4: 3

•Ordered not to preach 4: 18

•Imprisoned 5: 18

•Beaten 5: 40

•Stoned 7: 59

•Scattered abroad 8: 1

Before the Sanhedrin (Grk.“Joint-session”)

•Rulers……………“Chief ones”

•Elders……………“Seniors”

•Scribes…………...“writer”

•Annas…………….The High priest

•Caiaphas…………His son-in-law

•John

•Alexander

•Relatives

Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name (Grk.“The name”) which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Phil. 2: 9-11

Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name (Grk.“The name”) which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Phil. 2: 9-11

Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else. I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear. Surely, shall one say, in the LORD have I righteousness and strength: even to him shall men come; and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed. In the LORD shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory. Isaiah 45: 22-25

Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else. I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear. Surely, shall one say, in the LORD have I righteousness and strength: even to him shall men come; and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed. In the LORD shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory. Isaiah 45: 22-25

“There is no other Name……..”

Peter & John report to the Ecclesia

Peter & John report to the EcclesiaActs. 4:23-33Acts. 4:23-33

The application of Psalm 2The application of Psalm 2

PSALM 2 ACTS 4

“Against the Lord and his anointed” v2

“against They holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed” v27

Rulers v2 Rulers v8 chief priests & elders v23

Kings v2 Herod & Pontius Pilate v27

Heathen v1 Gentiles v27

Peoples People of Israel v27

Set themselves v2 Gathered themselves v27

Rage v1 Threatenings v29

Take counsel v2 To do -- thy counsel v28

Put their trust in him v12 Boldness vv 29, 31

Psalm 2 not fulfilled as yet

v5 God will vex them in his sore displeasure

V9 Smashing his enemies like a potter’s vessel

V6 He will set his king on Mount Zion

V8 Christ will be given the uttermost parts of the earth

v5 God will vex them in his sore displeasure

V9 Smashing his enemies like a potter’s vessel

V6 He will set his king on Mount Zion

V8 Christ will be given the uttermost parts of the earth

And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations: And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father. Rev. 2:26-27

And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations: And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father. Rev. 2:26-27

God’s endorsement of his moral perfection Rom.1:4

Positive identification as the promised seed

Acts. 13:34

The assurance that he is coming, and is equipped to Judge the world in righteousness Acts. 17:31

The guarantee of salvation for all those positively identified with him. 1.Thess. 4: 14

God’s endorsement of his moral perfection Rom.1:4

Positive identification as the promised seed

Acts. 13:34

The assurance that he is coming, and is equipped to Judge the world in righteousness Acts. 17:31

The guarantee of salvation for all those positively identified with him. 1.Thess. 4: 14

The power of his resurrectionThe power of his resurrection

Acts 4:36 to 5:11Acts 4:36 to 5:11

The first Ecclesial problemThe first Ecclesial problem

BenjaminBenjamin

SimeonSimeon ReubenReubenGadGad

EphraimEphraim

ManassehManasseh

DanDan AsherAsher NaphtaliNaphtali

JudahJudah

IssacharIssachar

ZebulonZebulon

Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest between the cherubims, shine forth. Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh stir up thy strength, and come and save us. Psalm 80:1-2

Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest between the cherubims, shine forth. Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh stir up thy strength, and come and save us. Psalm 80:1-2

“The flock of Joseph”“The flock of Joseph”

Manasseh

Benjamin

“The love of money is the root of all evil”

“The love of money is the root of all evil”

Simon the sorcerer Acts. 8: 18-20

The Philppian masters of demented girl Acts. 16:16-19

The Ephesian silversmiths Acts. 19:24-25

The injustice of Felix. Acts 25:26

Simon the sorcerer Acts. 8: 18-20

The Philppian masters of demented girl Acts. 16:16-19

The Ephesian silversmiths Acts. 19:24-25

The injustice of Felix. Acts 25:26

Case histories in Acts of the Apostles………..Case histories in Acts of the Apostles………..

The serious crime of Ananias & SapphiraThe serious crime of Ananias & Sapphira

V3. “To lie to the Holy Spirit”

( Thinking that they could deceive spirit guided Apostles)

V4. “Thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God”

(Imagining that God could not see what they were doing)

V9. “Ye have agreed together to tempt the spirit of the Lord”

(Testing the ability of the spirit to detect hypocrisy)

V3. “To lie to the Holy Spirit”

( Thinking that they could deceive spirit guided Apostles)

V4. “Thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God”

(Imagining that God could not see what they were doing)

V9. “Ye have agreed together to tempt the spirit of the Lord”

(Testing the ability of the spirit to detect hypocrisy)

“Against thee, thee only have I sinned” Psa. 51:4

“Against thee, thee only have I sinned” Psa. 51:4

The punishment fits the crime !!The punishment fits the crime !!

Judgement on Moses for striking the Rock. Num.20:10

The death of Uzzah before the Ark. 11.Sam.6:6-10

The death of the unnamed prophet 1.Kings 13:1-24

The leprosy of Gehazi 11. Kings 5:20-27

Judgement on Moses for striking the Rock. Num.20:10

The death of Uzzah before the Ark. 11.Sam.6:6-10

The death of the unnamed prophet 1.Kings 13:1-24

The leprosy of Gehazi 11. Kings 5:20-27

Preaching prospers – Persecution intensifiesPreaching prospers – Persecution intensifies

Acts. 5: 12-42Acts. 5: 12-42Acts. 5: 12-42Acts. 5: 12-42

The Apostolic testimony spreadsThe Apostolic testimony spreads

•Apostles defy order to desist from preaching

•Crowds gather in the very precincts of the Temple

•Essential solidarity of Ecclesia undisturbed by events

•Populace honours the Apostles

•Peter grows in stature with the people

•News reaches outer districts, people flock to Jerusalem

•Main roads clogged with the sick brought to be healed

•Every one is healed

•Apostles defy order to desist from preaching

•Crowds gather in the very precincts of the Temple

•Essential solidarity of Ecclesia undisturbed by events

•Populace honours the Apostles

•Peter grows in stature with the people

•News reaches outer districts, people flock to Jerusalem

•Main roads clogged with the sick brought to be healed

•Every one is healed

Acts. 5: 16Acts. 5: 16

The SadduceesThe Sadducees• Founded as a sect in B.C. 260 by one named “Zadok” hence

“Zadokians” ( “Sadducees”) “Righteous ones”

•Small but powerful sect, mainly of the rich class, favoured by the Maccabees (B.C. 135-75). Through political intrigue they gained the priesthood Acts. 5:17

•Rational and sceptical, they did no believe in the supernatural, Acts 23:8, and so opposed national fanaticism, and religious zeal. This made them unpopular with the masses, so that they were often constrained because of popular opinion against them.

•Math.21: 26; 26: 3-5 Acts 4:21; 5:26

• Founded as a sect in B.C. 260 by one named “Zadok” hence “Zadokians” ( “Sadducees”) “Righteous ones”

•Small but powerful sect, mainly of the rich class, favoured by the Maccabees (B.C. 135-75). Through political intrigue they gained the priesthood Acts. 5:17

•Rational and sceptical, they did no believe in the supernatural, Acts 23:8, and so opposed national fanaticism, and religious zeal. This made them unpopular with the masses, so that they were often constrained because of popular opinion against them.

•Math.21: 26; 26: 3-5 Acts 4:21; 5:26

The SadduceesThe Sadducees

•They opposed the Pharisees, totally rejecting the oral traditions. They considered all Scripture as sacred, but only the Pentateuch as authoritative

•They scorned the idea of immortality and future rewards, teaching that the best in this present life was the reward of virtue

•Note their opposition to the Pharisees on their stated policy of political expediency. John 11: 47-50

•They opposed the Pharisees, totally rejecting the oral traditions. They considered all Scripture as sacred, but only the Pentateuch as authoritative

•They scorned the idea of immortality and future rewards, teaching that the best in this present life was the reward of virtue

•Note their opposition to the Pharisees on their stated policy of political expediency. John 11: 47-50

The SadduceesThe Sadducees

•The early opposition to our Lord came mainly from the Pharisees, but the Priests took a more prominent part in procuring the Lord’s death John 19:15

•Their opposition intensifies throughout the book of The Acts as their foundation doctrine of no resurrection was powerfully assailed. Acts. 4: 33

•The early opposition to our Lord came mainly from the Pharisees, but the Priests took a more prominent part in procuring the Lord’s death John 19:15

•Their opposition intensifies throughout the book of The Acts as their foundation doctrine of no resurrection was powerfully assailed. Acts. 4: 33

Act 4:33 And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.

Act 4:33 And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.

Jesus exalted by God to be a.................“Prince” ( Grk. “Chief leader”)

Jesus exalted by God to be a.................“Prince” ( Grk. “Chief leader”)

Rendered….

• “Prince of Life” Acts.3:15

The leader into eternal life.

• “Captain of our salvation” Heb. 2:10

Leads us to salvation

• “Author …of faith” Heb.12: 2

Leader in the race of faith.

Rendered….

• “Prince of Life” Acts.3:15

The leader into eternal life.

• “Captain of our salvation” Heb. 2:10

Leads us to salvation

• “Author …of faith” Heb.12: 2

Leader in the race of faith.

Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.

Behold, I have given him for a witness to the people, a leader and commander to the people Isa. 54:3-4

Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.

Behold, I have given him for a witness to the people, a leader and commander to the people Isa. 54:3-4

“Witness” Heb. “To Testify”

“Leader” Heb. “To go in front”

“Commander” Heb. “To issue commands”

“Witness” Heb. “To Testify”

“Leader” Heb. “To go in front”

“Commander” Heb. “To issue commands”

I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour.

Isa 43:11

I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour.

Isa 43:11

Yet I am the LORD thy God from the land of Egypt, and thou shalt know no god but me: for there is no saviour beside me. Hosea 13:4

Yet I am the LORD thy God from the land of Egypt, and thou shalt know no god but me: for there is no saviour beside me. Hosea 13:4

Yahweh the saviour of IsraelYahweh the saviour of Israel

But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour;

Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour. Titus 1:3-4

But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour;

Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour. Titus 1:3-4

Not purloining, but showing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things. Not purloining, but showing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.

Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;

Titus 2:10.13

Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;

Titus 2:10.13

But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appearedBut after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared

Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; Titus 3: 4, 6Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; Titus 3: 4, 6

The first Ecclesial welfare problem

Acts 6: 1-7Acts 6: 1-7

Gamaliel ( “Reward of Ail”)

• The grandson of Hillel

• Revered teacher of the Law, one of only seven with title of “Rabban” ( “Our teacher”) Compare “Rabbi” (“My teacher”)

• Also called “The beauty of the Law”

• Paul’s teacher Acts 22:3

• Last of the great teachers, who taught being seated

• He died about 18 years before siege of Jerusalem A.D. 70

• At his death it was said “The glory of the law ceased”

• The grandson of Hillel

• Revered teacher of the Law, one of only seven with title of “Rabban” ( “Our teacher”) Compare “Rabbi” (“My teacher”)

• Also called “The beauty of the Law”

• Paul’s teacher Acts 22:3

• Last of the great teachers, who taught being seated

• He died about 18 years before siege of Jerusalem A.D. 70

• At his death it was said “The glory of the law ceased”

“Seven men of honest report”“Seven men of honest report”

• Stephen - “A Laurel Crown”

• Philip - “A lover of horses”

• Prochorus “Before the dance”

• Nicanor “Victorious”

• Timon “Valuable”

• Parmenas “Consistent”

• Nicholas “Victorious over the people”

• Stephen - “A Laurel Crown”

• Philip - “A lover of horses”

• Prochorus “Before the dance”

• Nicanor “Victorious”

• Timon “Valuable”

• Parmenas “Consistent”

• Nicholas “Victorious over the people”

“The number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly”

Acts. 6:7

“The number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly”

Acts. 6:7

•The day of Pentecost 3000 Acts 2:41

• Increased to 5000 Acts 4:4

• “Multitudes added Acts 5:14

• Disciples increased greatly Acts 6:7

Posssibly near 10,000!

•The day of Pentecost 3000 Acts 2:41

• Increased to 5000 Acts 4:4

• “Multitudes added Acts 5:14

• Disciples increased greatly Acts 6:7

Posssibly near 10,000!

Disputing with StephenDisputing with Stephen

Acts 6:8-15Acts 6:8-15

CyreneCyrene

CiliciaCiliciaRomeRome

AsiaAsia

AlexandriaAlexandria

The synagogue of the HellenistsThe synagogue of the Hellenists

The AlexandriansThe Alexandrians

• City on great learning institutions

•Next to Jerusalem & Rome, largest Jewish population

•Given their own quarter by Ptolemy Philadelphus

•Allowed to have their own Governor

•Philo the great teacher lived here at this time

•Apollos educated here Acts. 18:24-25

•Translation of the Septuagint (LXX) done here

• City on great learning institutions

•Next to Jerusalem & Rome, largest Jewish population

•Given their own quarter by Ptolemy Philadelphus

•Allowed to have their own Governor

•Philo the great teacher lived here at this time

•Apollos educated here Acts. 18:24-25

•Translation of the Septuagint (LXX) done here

Stephen’s CharacteristicsStephen’s Characteristics

•An honest person v3

•A gracious person v6

•A man of knowledge & wisdom v10

•Had an excellent disposition v10

•His whole demeanor reflected in his face. v15

•An honest person v3

•A gracious person v6

•A man of knowledge & wisdom v10

•Had an excellent disposition v10

•His whole demeanor reflected in his face. v15

Stephen’s defence

Acts 7

Stephen’s defence

Acts 7

Stephen’s defence Acts 7……………

Divisions

1-8 Abraham -- inheritance by promise not by law

9-16 Joseph – Type of Christ—help from Egypt

17-36 Moses – Raised & educated in Egypt – Rejected by his brethren – Revelation of God in

desert

37-43 Israel’s consistent failure

44-50 The Temple not the final phase in worship

51-53 Stephen’s condemns his hypocritical accusers

54-60 In rage Stephen is stoned

Stephen’s defence Acts 7……………

Divisions

1-8 Abraham -- inheritance by promise not by law

9-16 Joseph – Type of Christ—help from Egypt

17-36 Moses – Raised & educated in Egypt – Rejected by his brethren – Revelation of God in

desert

37-43 Israel’s consistent failure

44-50 The Temple not the final phase in worship

51-53 Stephen’s condemns his hypocritical accusers

54-60 In rage Stephen is stoned

“Mesopotamia”

“Between the 2 rivers”

“Mesopotamia”

“Between the 2 rivers”

Abraham elevated to firstborn Genesis 11:26-32

Terah 70 yrs old begins family v26

He dies at Haran aged 205 yrs. V32

After his death Abraham moves to CanaanActs 7:4

Abraham then 75 yrs. Old 12:4

Terah would then have been 130 yrs. old

Though youngest Abraham would have been mentioned

first, as was Shem cp. Genesis 6:10 with 10:21

Terah 70 yrs old begins family v26

He dies at Haran aged 205 yrs. V32

After his death Abraham moves to CanaanActs 7:4

Abraham then 75 yrs. Old 12:4

Terah would then have been 130 yrs. old

Though youngest Abraham would have been mentioned

first, as was Shem cp. Genesis 6:10 with 10:21

Abraham’s seed afflicted for 400 years! Gen.15:13

• Israel in Egypt approximately 215 years

• Exod.12:40 has 430years.

• LXX translation “In the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan”

• Gal.3:16-17 gives 430 yrs. From the promise to the law

• Gen.15:13 refers to affliction “of thy seed” and dates from the birth of Isaac some 30 years after Abraham’s entry into the land, hence 400 years.

• Israel in Egypt approximately 215 years

• Exod.12:40 has 430years.

• LXX translation “In the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan”

• Gal.3:16-17 gives 430 yrs. From the promise to the law

• Gen.15:13 refers to affliction “of thy seed” and dates from the birth of Isaac some 30 years after Abraham’s entry into the land, hence 400 years.

Jewish emphasis on circumcisionJewish emphasis on circumcision

Gal 6:12 As many as desire to make a fair show in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.

Gal 6:12 As many as desire to make a fair show in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.

Eph 2:11 Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands;

Eph 2:11 Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands;

Phi 3:3 For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.

Phi 3:3 For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.

Throughout the earth, our Father, we revere thee. Led by thy Son,

together we stand true

One faith, one love, Thy Spirit binds us firmly as sons and

daughters blessed in Thy view.

From many lands we raise our eyes toward Thee, Our voices

joined as one great family.

Throughout the earth, our Father, we revere thee. Led by thy Son,

together we stand true

One faith, one love, Thy Spirit binds us firmly as sons and

daughters blessed in Thy view.

From many lands we raise our eyes toward Thee, Our voices

joined as one great family.

Our many lives are woven, fitly blended as tapestry created by

Thy hand.

Within each thread, Thy glory is extended, with every colour

quality and strand.

Upon thy loom our differences become one: a pleasing tribute

to thee and thy Son

Our many lives are woven, fitly blended as tapestry created by

Thy hand.

Within each thread, Thy glory is extended, with every colour

quality and strand.

Upon thy loom our differences become one: a pleasing tribute

to thee and thy Son

From many nations of the earth do we hail. With many tongues

we form our praise to Thee.

Across the seas from mountain, isle, and deep vale, Thy sons

and daughters in one love agree.

And as we strengthen one another in Thee, Thy spirit binds

in perfect harmony.

From many nations of the earth do we hail. With many tongues

we form our praise to Thee.

Across the seas from mountain, isle, and deep vale, Thy sons

and daughters in one love agree.

And as we strengthen one another in Thee, Thy spirit binds

in perfect harmony.

Throughout the earth, our Father we revere thee. Led by

thy Son together we stand true

One faith, one love, Thy Spirit binds us firmly as sons and

daughters blessed in Thy view.

From many lands we raise our eyes toward Thee, Our voices

joined as one great family.

Throughout the earth, our Father we revere thee. Led by

thy Son together we stand true

One faith, one love, Thy Spirit binds us firmly as sons and

daughters blessed in Thy view.

From many lands we raise our eyes toward Thee, Our voices

joined as one great family.

The Roman ProvincesThe Roman Provinces

Antioch

Paphos

Antioch

Perga

IconiumLystra

Derbe

Paul’s first journey- outwardPaul’s first journey- outward

Antioch

Paphos

Antioch

Perga

IconiumLystra

Derbe

Paul’s first journey- ReturnPaul’s first journey- Return

Attalia Seleucia

Antioch

Paphos

Antioch Iconium

LystraDerbe

Paul’s second journeyPaul’s second journeyFirst stageFirst stage

Seleucia

PhrygiaTroas

Tarsus

“Come over and help us”

Bithynia

Macedonia

NeapolisPhilippi

Troas

Thessalonica

Berea

AthensCorinth

Paul’s second journeyPaul’s second journeySecond stageSecond stage

Corinth

Cenchrea

Ephesus

Caeserea

Jerusalem

Antioch

Rhodes

Paul’s second journeyPaul’s second journey Third stageThird stage

EphesusAntioch

Paul’s third journeyPaul’s third journey First stageFirst stage

Paul’s third journeyPaul’s third journey Second stageSecond stage

Ephesus

Macedonia

Philippi

Corinth

Corinth

Philippi

Troas

AssosEphesus

Miletus

Patara

Tyre

CaesereaPtolemais

Jerusalem

Paul’s third journeyPaul’s third journey Third stageThird stage

Melita

CaesereaSidon

MyraCnidus

Salmone

Fair havensClauda

Syracuse

Rhegium

Puteoli

Appii ForumRome

Paul’s Journey to Rome

EuroclydEuroclydonon

St. Paul’s baySt. Paul’s bay