Acts 4:1-5:42. The Christians’ beliefs, actions and very lives were repeatedly threatened – Arrested and thrown in prison (4:3) – Interrogated, treated.

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Acts 4:1-5:42

The Christians’ beliefs, actions and very lives were repeatedly threatened – Arrested and thrown in prison (4:3) – Interrogated, treated like criminals (4:5-12) – Severely threatened (4:13-18) – Further threatened (4:21) – Arrested and thrown in prison again (5:18) – Put on trial for teaching people (5:25-27) – Strictly commanded not to teach (5:28) – Beaten (5:40) – Commanded to not speak (5:40) – Suffered shame for the name (5:41)

Tenacious in their teaching of the gospel – Preached in open areas of the temple (3:11ff) – Preached salvation that requires repentance and obedience (3:19-26) – Preached while being interrogated (4:10-12) – Preached that Christ has all authority (4:10-11) – Preached the word of God with boldness (4:31) – Kept going back to the same places (5:12) Even when some dared not join them (5:13) And, then back again (5:20-21) – Did not change the message of salvation Repent & obey for forgiveness of sins (5:31-32)

Tenacious in their team spirit for each other – They gathered together with fellow Christians (4:23) – They confided in and leaned on fellow Christians (4:23) – They were of one heart and one soul (4:32) – They teamed up to work together when continually threatened (5:12-13) Even when some dared not join them (5:13)

Tenacious in their trusting of the Lord – They knew there were only two options: Listen to man or listen to God (4:19) Or, Obey man or obey God (5:29) – They were so devoted to the Lord they could not stop (4:20) – They raised their voice to God and prayed with one accord (4:24) – They asked the Lord for only two things: Look on their threats (4:29) Grant boldness to continue to speak Your word (4:29)

Tenacious in their teaching of the gospel Tenacious in their team spirit for each other Tenacious in their trusting of the Lord

Thriving in their influence (4:21) Thriving in their unity (4:32) Thriving in their growth (4:4; 5:14; 6:1)

Believe that Jesus is God’s Son – Acts 16:31 Repent of your sins – Acts 3:19 Confess your faith in Jesus – Romans 10:9-10 Be immersed into Christ – Galatians 3:27 – God will forgive all your sins – Acts 2:38 – God will add you to His church – Acts 2:47 – God will write your name in heaven – Hebrews 12:23 Tenaciously serve Him for life – 1 Corinthians 15:58