Acts 5 11-6 7
Ordered to stop telling of Jesus
Acts 5:12-6:7
Objective: It is my objective to show explain the Kerygma and help people share it with others. As we do, there will be need for much more room and care for the people.
1. Function and Form
2. If you were told you may not share Jesus Christ with others, how would you respond?
3. There are two subjects you never talk about. Religion and politics.
4. What is the Gospel?
What is the Kerygma?
5. Can you explain the Gospel as it relates to you?
6. Function of the Apostles
Preach and teach Jesus
Form: Acts 5:42 (914)
Daily
Temple
House to House
Teaching and Preaching Jesus Christ
I. Tell the story
A. Ananias & Sapphira
B. Many Signs and Wonders 12-16 (913)
C. Apostles Arrested
1. Placed in jail over night
2. Released by the Angel of the Lord
3. Back in the temple
D. The trial—
1. Didn’t you hear the first time?
2. We must obey God vs. man—5:29 (913)
a. Presentation of the Kerygma
Acts 5:30-32 (913)
Acts 5:30-32 ESV 30 The God of our fathers raised Jesus, whom you killed by hanging him on a tree. 31 God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.”
Acts 4:10-12 (912)
Acts 4:10-12 ESV 10 let it be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead—by him this man is standing before you well. 11 This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone. 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.”
1 Corinthians 15:3-8 (961)
1 Corinthians 15:3-8 ESV 3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, 5 and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. 6 Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. 7 Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. 8 Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me.
Acts 10:34-43 ESV 34 So Peter opened his mouth and said: “Truly I understand that God shows no partiality, 35 but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. 36 As for the word that he sent to Israel, preaching good news of peace through Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all), 37 you yourselves know what happened throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee after the baptism that John proclaimed: 38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. 39 And we are witnesses of all that he did both in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree, 40 but God raised him on the third day and made him to appear, 41 not to all the people but to us who had been chosen by God as witnesses, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. 42 And he commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one appointed by God to be judge of the living and the dead. 43 To him all the prophets bear witness that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.”
b. John 3:16 (888) is the application of the Kerygma
3. Counsel wants to kill them
E. The advice of a lawyer (5:33–42) (913-914)
1. The counsel (5:33–37) (913)
a. The identity of the lawyer (5:33–34): He is a highly respected Pharisee named Gamaliel.
b. The illustrations by this lawyer (5:35–37): He offers examples of two unsuccessful spiritual revolts in past days.
(1) That of Theudas (5:35–36): Theudas pretended to be great, and 400 people followed him. After he was killed, his followers scattered.
(2) That of Judas of Galilee (5:37) : He was killed, and his followers also scattered.
2. The conclusion (5:38–39) (914): Gamaliel says, “Leave these men alone. If they are teaching and doing these things merely on their own, it will soon be overthrown. But if it is of God, you will not be able to stop them.”
3. The consensus (5:40) : Gamaliel’s advice is accepted. The apostles are flogged, warned, and set free.
4. Beat them
Charged them
E. Result of this treatment
1. These men must be psychologically unstable
2. They are rejoicing over being beat
3. Rejoiced over suffering dishonor for the name
4. The commitment (5:41–42): The apostles rejoice that God has counted them worthy to suffer for Jesus, and they continue their witness for him!
F. Every day
1. Who—The twelve Apostles to the people
2. When—Every day
3. Where – Temple and house to house
4. What—Preached and taught Jesus as the Christ
Will you ask God to give you a chance to share the Gospel
With_______________________________________?
Can you explain it to someone here?
Do you need to accept Jesus into your life as the Christ?
--Acts 6:1-7 (914)
Function: Care for the needs of the Church
Form: appointed 7 men
SECTION OUTLINE SIX (ACTS 6)
The twelve apostles call a meeting of all the believers and choose seven men to administer a food program for the rapidly multiplying church. One of them, Stephen, is arrested and put on trial.
The Selection of the Seven Deacons (6:1–7)
A. The complaint to the church leaders (6:1) : The Greek-speaking widows feel that the Hebrew-speaking widows are being favored in the daily distribution of food.
B. The conference of the church leaders (6:2–4)
1. Their dilemma (6:2) : They want to help but feel they have no time.
2. Their decision (6:3) : They determine to select seven men and assign them this task.
3. Their duties (6:4) : The leaders believe their ministry should consist of praying, teaching, and preaching.
C. The choice by the church leaders (6:5–7)
1. The individuals (6:5) : The men chosen for this task are Stephen, Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas.
2. The installation (6:6) : The apostles lay hands on the seven and pray for them.
3. The increase (6:7) : Soon the number of believers increases, including the conversion of many Jewish priests!
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[1]Willmington, H. L.: The Outline Bible. Wheaton, Ill. : Tyndale House Publishers, 1999, S. Ac 5-6:7