Philip and the Other Big Bang

Acts 8:1-8

This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit; also Philip...

Acts 6:5

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

Acts 1:8

...On that day a great persecution broke out against the church at Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. Godly men buried Stephen and mourned deeply for him. But Saul began to destroy the church. Going from house to house, he dragged off men and women and put them in prison. Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went.

Acts 8:1-4

1. Persecution is more a propellant than a repellant.

Woe to you who are complacent in Zion, and to you who feel secure on Mount Samaria... 3You put off the evil day and bring near a reign of terror. You lie on beds inlaid with ivory and lounge on your couches. You dine on choice lambs and fattened calves. You strum away on your harps like David and improvise on musical instruments. You drink wine by the bowlful and use the finest lotions, but you do not grieve over the ruin of Joseph. Therefore you will be among the first to go into exile; your feasting and lounging will end. Amos 6:1-7

1. Persecution is more a propellant than a repellant.2. God uses persecution to position us where he

wants us.

The Spirit told Philip, “Go to that chariot and stay near it.”

Acts 8:29

1. Persecution is more a propellant than a repellant.2. God uses persecution to position us where he

wants us.3. Perhaps God wants us less encumbered.

Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went.

Acts 8:4

1. Persecution is more a propellant than a repellant.2. God uses persecution to position us where he

wants us.3. Perhaps God wants us less encumbered.4. People we meet on the way become our

destination.

[He]…proclaimed the Christ there.

Acts 8:5

1. Persecution is more a propellant than a repellant.2. God uses persecution to position us where he wants

us.3. Perhaps God wants us less encumbered.4. People we meet on the way become our destination.5.Don’t be timid to name Jesus or call on his name to

drive out devils and heal the sick.

When the crowds heard Philip and saw the miraculous signs he did, they all paid close attention to what he said. With shrieks, evil spirits came out of many, and many paralytics and cripples were healed. So there was great joy in that city.

Acts 8:6-8