THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA 8:1 – 12:25
The Orchestrated Power of the Progressive Witness of the ChurchActs
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.”
C. The Witness of the Church
(8:1 – 12:25)
-A Preview-
• 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.
Acts Opening thoughtsIts place in connection with the Gospels
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.”
Acts 1:1 – 7:60 Opening thoughtsA key verse 2:32 “This Jesus God
raised up, and of that we all are witnesses.”
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.”
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
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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)
Inception of the Church1:1 – 2:4
Jerusalem2:5-7:60
Judea Samaria8:1-12:25
End of the Earth13:1-21:16
All boundaries21:17-28:31
3%
22%
18%
32%
25%
The Book of Acts: Amount of time spent on each section
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)
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)
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)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)
C. The Witness of the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)
(8:1-3)
Highlights: 8:1 Saul approved of his execution8:1 a great persecution 8:1 and they were all scattered
II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
(8:1 – 12:25)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)Witnesses Scattered
(8:1 – 3)
Highlights: 8:2 great lamentation over him
II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
(8:1 – 12:25)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)Witnesses Scattered
(8:1 – 3)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)
Highlights: 8:3 Saul was ravaging the church8:3 he dragged off men and women
II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
(8:1 – 12:25)
Witnesses Scattered
(8:1 – 3)
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)
II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
(8:1 – 12:25)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)
C. The Witness of the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)
(8:4-25)
Highlights: 8:4 Now those who were scattered
went about8:4 preaching the word
II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
(8:1 – 12:25)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)Witness of Philip
(8:4 – 40)
Highlights: 8:5 Philip8:5 to the city
of Samaria
II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
(8:1 – 12:25)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)Witness of Philip
(8:4 – 40)
Highlights: 8:6 paid attention
II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
(8:1 – 12:25)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)Witness of Philip
(8:4 – 40)
Highlights: 8:7 unclean spirits, crying out with a
loud voice, came out of many8:7 many who were paralyzed
II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
(8:1 – 12:25)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)Witness of Philip
(8:4 – 40)
Highlights: 8:8 much joy
II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
(8:1 – 12:25)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)Witness of Philip
(8:4 – 40)
Highlights: 8:9 Simon who practiced magic8:9 amazed the people
II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
(8:1 – 12:25)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)Witness of Philip
(8:4 – 40)
Highlights: 8:10 They paid attention to him8:10 all from the least to the greatest
II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
(8:1 – 12:25)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)Witness of Philip
(8:4 – 40)
Highlights: 8:11 And they paid attention to him
II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
(8:1 – 12:25)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)Witness of Philip
(8:4 – 40)
Highlights: 8:12 they were baptized
II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
(8:1 – 12:25)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)Witness of Philip
(8:4 – 40)
Highlights: 8:13 Even Simon himself believed8:13 he continued with Philip
II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
(8:1 – 12:25)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)Witness of Philip
(8:4 – 40)
Highlights: 8:14 they sent to them Peter and John
II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
(8:1 – 12:25)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)Witness of Philip
(8:4 – 40)
Highlights: 8:15 and prayed for them
II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
(8:1 – 12:25)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)Witness of Philip
(8:4 – 40)
Highlights: 8:16 he had not yet fallen on any of
them
II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
(8:1 – 12:25)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)Witness of Philip
(8:4 – 40)
Highlights: 8:17 they laid their hands on them8:17 they received the Holy Spirit
II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
(8:1 – 12:25)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)Witness of Philip
(8:4 – 40)
Highlights: 8:18 Now when Simon saw8:18 he offered them money
II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
(8:1 – 12:25)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)Witness of Philip
(8:4 – 40)
Highlights: 8:19 Give me this power also
II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
(8:1 – 12:25)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)Witness of Philip
(8:4 – 40)
Highlights: 8:20 May your silver perish with you
II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
(8:1 – 12:25)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)Witness of Philip
(8:4 – 40)
Highlights: 8:21 for your heart is not right before
God
II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
(8:1 – 12:25)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)Witness of Philip
(8:4 – 40)
Highlights: 8:22 Repent8:22 and pray to the Lord
II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
(8:1 – 12:25)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)Witness of Philip
(8:4 – 40)
Highlights: 8:23 I see you
II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
(8:1 – 12:25)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)Witness of Philip
(8:4 – 40)
Highlights: 8:24 Pray for me
II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
(8:1 – 12:25)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)Witness of Philip
(8:4 – 40)
Highlights: 8:25 they returned to Jerusalem
II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
(8:1 – 12:25)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)Witness of Philip
(8:4 – 40)
C. The Witness of the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)
(8:26-40)
Highlights: 8:26 Now an angel of the Lord
II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
(8:1 – 12:25)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)Witness of Philip
(8:4 – 40)
Highlights: 8:27 And there was an Ethiopian8:27 He had come to worship
II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
(8:1 – 12:25)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)Witness of Philip
(8:4 – 40)
Highlights: 8:28 was returning8:28 and he was reading the prophet
Isaiah
II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
(8:1 – 12:25)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)Witness of Philip
(8:4 – 40)
Highlights: 8:29 And the Spirit said
II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
(8:1 – 12:25)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)Witness of Philip
(8:4 – 40)
Highlights: 8:30 Philip ran to him8:30 “Do you understand
II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
(8:1 – 12:25)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)Witness of Philip
(8:4 – 40)
Highlights: 8:31 How can I?
II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
(8:1 – 12:25)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)Witness of Philip
(8:4 – 40)
Highlights: 8:32 he was reading
II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
(8:1 – 12:25)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)Witness of Philip
(8:4 – 40)
Highlights: 8:33 and the generation of him, who
will declare?
II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
(8:1 – 12:25)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)Witness of Philip
(8:4 – 40)
Highlights: 8:34 About whom?
II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
(8:1 – 12:25)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)Witness of Philip
(8:4 – 40)
Highlights: 8:35 beginning with this Scripture8:35 told him the good news about
Jesus
II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
(8:1 – 12:25)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)Witness of Philip
(8:4 – 40)
Highlights: 8:36 What prevents me?
II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
(8:1 – 12:25)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)Witness of Philip
(8:4 – 40)
Highlights: 8:37 I believe
II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
(8:1 – 12:25)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)Witness of Philip
(8:4 – 40)
Highlights: 8:38 down into the water
II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
(8:1 – 12:25)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)Witness of Philip
(8:4 – 40)
Highlights: 8:39 up out of the water8:39 the Spirit of the Lord 8:39 on his way rejoicing
II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
(8:1 – 12:25)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)Witness of Philip
(8:4 – 40)
Highlights: 8:40 found himself 8:40 he preached the gospel
II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
(8:1 – 12:25)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)Witness of Philip
(8:4 – 40)
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)
II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
(8:1 – 12:25)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)
Let’s look at a summary; And, then close in prayer.
II. THE WITNESS OF THE CHURCH IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA
(8:1 – 12:25)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)
C. The Witness of the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)
(8:1-3)
C. The Witness of the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)
(8:4-25)
C. The Witness of the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)
(8:26-40)
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)
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)
C. The Witness the Church
(8:1 – 12:23)
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)
Inception of the Church1:1 – 2:4
Jerusalem2:5-7:60
Judea Samaria8:1-12:25
End of the Earth13:1-21:16
All boundaries21:17-28:31
3%
22%
18%
32%
25%
The Book of Acts: Amount of time spent on each section
Thank you Lord for the inception of the Church!
Thank you Lord for this beginning witness of the Church in Jerusalem; and now in Judea and in Samaria
We look forward to see how you orchestrate the witness of the Church; a witness by the Church of You.