Kim May, Sr. Pastor September 22, 2013

Acts Series, Week #1 “Unconditional Obedience” Acts 1:1-11

Introduction to Acts Author: Luke

Introduction to Acts Author: Luke Recipient: Theophilus

Introduction to Acts Author: Luke Recipient: Theophilus Significance: Acts builds a bridge between the ministry of Jesus and that of the apostles, revealing the beginnings of the early church.

Purpose: To present a history describing first century Christian growth

Purpose: To present a history describing first century Christian growth To present a defense of foundational Christian faith and practice

Purpose: To present a history describing first century Christian growth To present a defense of foundational Christian faith and practice To present the powerful work of the Holy Spirit in the Christian life

Jesus’ Post-Resurrection Appearances  To Mary Magdalene – John 20:14-18, Mark 16:9

Jesus’ Post-Resurrection Appearances  To Mary Magdalene – John 20:14-18, Mark 16:9  To the women – Matt. 28:8-10

Jesus’ Post-Resurrection Appearances  To Mary Magdalene – John 20:14-18, Mark 16:9  To the women – Matt. 28:8-10  To Peter – Luke 24:34, 1 Cor. 15:5

Jesus’ Post-Resurrection Appearances  To Mary Magdalene – John 20:14-18, Mark 16:9  To the women – Matt. 28:8-10  To Peter – Luke 24:34, 1 Cor. 15:5  To disciples – Luke 24:13-31

Jesus’ Post-Resurrection Appearances  To Mary Magdalene – John 20:14-18, Mark 16:9  To the women – Matt. 28:8-10  To Peter – Luke 24:34, 1 Cor. 15:5  To disciples – Luke 24:13-31  To the apostles – Luke 24:36-45, John 20:19-24

 To the apostles – John 20:24-29

 In Galilee – John 21:1-23

 To the apostles – John 20:24-29  In Galilee – John 21:1-23  In Galilee – 1 Cor. 15:6

 To the apostles – John 20:24-29  In Galilee – John 21:1-23  In Galilee – 1 Cor. 15:6  At Jerusalem & Bethany – 1 Cor. 15:7

 To the apostles – John 20:24-29  In Galilee – John 21:1-23  In Galilee – 1 Cor. 15:6  At Jerusalem & Bethany – 1 Cor. 15:7  At Olivet – Acts 1:3-12

 To the apostles – John 20:24-29  In Galilee – John 21:1-23  In Galilee – 1 Cor. 15:6  At Jerusalem & Bethany – 1 Cor. 15:7  At Olivet – Acts 1:3-12  To Paul – Acts 9:3-6, 1 Cor. 15:8

 To the apostles – John 20:24-29  In Galilee – John 21:1-23  In Galilee – 1 Cor. 15:6  At Jerusalem & Bethany – 1 Cor. 15:7  At Olivet – Acts 1:3-12  To Paul – Acts 9:3-6, 1 Cor. 15:8  To Stephen – Acts 7:55

 To the apostles – John 20:24-29  In Galilee – John 21:1-23  In Galilee – 1 Cor. 15:6  At Jerusalem & Bethany – 1 Cor. 15:7  At Olivet – Acts 1:3-12  To Paul – Acts 9:3-6, 1 Cor. 15:8  To Stephen – Acts 7:55  To Paul – Acts 22:17-21, 23:11

 To the apostles – John 20:24-29  In Galilee – John 21:1-23  In Galilee – 1 Cor. 15:6  At Jerusalem & Bethany – 1 Cor. 15:7  At Olivet – Acts 1:3-12  To Paul – Acts 9:3-6, 1 Cor. 15:8  To Stephen – Acts 7:55  To Paul – Acts 22:17-21, 23:11  To John – Rev. 1:10-19

Deism = A philosophy claiming that knowledge of God results from reason, not revelation

The centerpiece of Christianity is God revealed in Jesus Christ, breaking the laws of reason that we might believe, love and follow Him by faith. Jesus is risen from the dead that we would put our trust in Him, not our brains around Him.

Two Challenges

Obeying without understanding

Two Challenges Obeying without understanding Obeying without certainty

“You acted foolishly,” Samuel said. “You have not kept the command the Lord God gave you.” (1 Samuel 13:13)

“Therefore, everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.” (Matthew 7:24-27)