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New City Catechism #9 Q: What does God require in the 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd commandments? A: First, that we know and trust God as the only true and living God. Second, that we avoid all idolatry and do not worship God improperly. Third, that we treat God’s name with fear and reverence, honoring also his Word and works.

The Greatest Story Ever Told How To Read And Understand NEW TESTAMENT NARRATIVES (Acts, Part 2)

MISSION: UNSTOPPABLE “Your mission, should you decide to accept it…” Talk to someone about Jesus this week Mr. Somerville a short description of what happened Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How No more than 100 words (Deadline: 12 noon on Friday, March 6) a picture of yourself

Review: Background of Acts Author Luke Date written 70 AD (approx.) Main characters Peter, Paul, Holy Spirit Big Idea: The good news about Jesus is UNSTOPPABLE!

True Or False? Because Acts gives us an historically accurate picture of the first church in action, a correct interpretation of the Book of Acts will lead us to imitate the actions of that first church. Unless Scripture teaches us to follow specific practices, we have flexibility in how we apply what we read in New Testament narratives.

Show What You Know! Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering the temple. Seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, he asked to receive alms. And Peter directed his gaze at him, as did John, and said, “Look at us.” And he fixed his attention on them, expecting to receive something from them. But Peter said, “I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!” And he took him by the right hand and raised him up, and immediately his feet and ankles were made strong. (Acts 3:1-7)

God ’ s Plan Is UNSTOPPABLE “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 1:8)

POWER ON PENTECOST! Filled with the Holy Spirit Speaking in other tongues Mocked by the crowd Peter boldly preaches the gospel “Brothers, what shall we do?” (Acts 2:37) “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” (Acts 2:38) 3,000 new believers! THE GOOD NEWS SPREADS THROUGH JERUSALEM!

Mad Gab Mania! Sample: Doll Arson Since Uphill Love Height May Pulls Ear Up Stub Her Neigh Same Yule

FELLOWSHIP OF BELIEVERS Devoting themselves to … The apostles’ teaching Fellowship Breaking of bread (communion) Prayer Sharing their homes, food, possessions, and lives Daily meetings in the Temple Drawing others to Jesus by their words and witness THE GOOD NEWS SPREADS THROUGH JERUSALEM!

SIGNS AND WONDERS A lame beggar leaps for joy The house is shaking! Ananias and Sapphira drop dead The power of Peter’s shadow “The people also gathered from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing the sick and those afflicted with unclean spirits, and they were all healed.” (Acts 5:16) Multitudes believe in the Savior THE GOOD NEWS SPREADS THROUGH JERUSALEM!

SUFFERING FOR JESUS Priests and Sadducees “greatly annoyed” Peter and John arrested, warned…bolder than ever! Apostles arrested, beaten, warned “Then they left…rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name” (Acts 5:41) The stoning of Stephen “The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church” (Tertullian) THE GOOD NEWS SPREADS THROUGH JERUSALEM!