God’s preparation for further church growth Gentile Missions Ac 9:1-31, 9:32-11:18, 11:19-12:24

Introduction: foundation for world missions Conversion of Saul - Apostle to the Gentiles ( Ac 9.1-31) Conversion of Cornelius (Ac 9.32-11.18) - First Gentile convert Expansion and Opposition (Ac 11.19-12.24) - Church in Antioch and opposition from King Herod Agrippa I

Conversion of Saul – Apostle to the gentiles (ac 9.1-31) Saul and Jesus – His Conversion on the Damascus Road (9:3-9) Genuine Conversions – Personal encounter with Jesus and transformed lives

Reception of Saul - in Damascus and Jerusalem (ac 9.1-31) Roles of Ananias and Barnabas (9:10-25, 26-30)

A Summary for Further Expansion (ac 9: 31) Church – spread throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria as having 5 characteristics Peace Strength Encouragement Growth Godliness

Conclusion God is sovereign The Church is His primary agent We are His witnesses Ooi Chin Aik