The Jailbreak

Outline:

Opposition

Expected

Christ told us to expect it, and the apostles began to experience it

First threats, now desires to kill

Evident

The opposition was upon them because their faith was evident

We can’t expect to have an active faith and avoid opposition

That’s like saying we want a six pack without ever doing a sit up

Opportunity

Embrace

Often, opposition will lead to a greater opportunity than we would have ever had before

The apostles, even if they were afraid, embraced it with both hands

Back to the same spot they were arrested

Exclaim

They exclaimed the gospel of Jesus Christ

They exclaimed His resurrection and conquering of sin and death

Observance

Enemies

Even our greatest enemies

Even the council were beginning to realize

Each Believer

The apostles and each believer would have been massively encouraged

They were rejoicing at God’s plan