The Continuing Work of Jesus. “…an hour is coming for everyone who kills you to think that he is offering service to God. 3 These things they will do.

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The Continuing Work of Jesus

“…an hour is coming for everyone who kills you to think that he is offering service to God. 3 These things they will do because they have not known the Father or Me. – Jesus (John 16:2-3)

Acts teaches… 1.Christianity faces significant, unjust opposition 2.Christianity is no threat to civil government 3.Christianity is the fulfillment of God’s promises to Israel (not an aberrant sect) 4.God’s providence in the progress of the gospel

Before Kings and Governors (pt 2)

Moody Atlas of the Bible

Paul Before Festus 1. The intense opposition to Paul, the Christian intense hatred and persecution of Christians is often by those who are zealous for “God” zeal for “God” that is not according to the truth produces hatred, violence and hypocrisy

Paul Before Festus 2. An unusual means of gospel advancement Paul’s appeal to Caesar becomes the means of him testifying to the gospel in Rome God is fulfilling His purpose for Paul by protecting him from injustice and transporting him “safely” to Rome

Paul Before Festus 3. A judge’s tragic misjudgment Q: Who was King Agrippa?

Herod the Great (37-4 B.C. ) Herod Antipas (Galilee) Herod Agrippa I (40-44) *Herod Agrippa II (48-94)

Paul Before Festus 3. A judge’s tragic misjudgment Festus dismissed the claim of the resurrection of Jesus as trivial and irrelevant The claim of Jesus’ resurrection is the most significant claim in history!