1. “To The Ends of the Earth” Acts 13:42-52 October 2011 26 th Annual Faith Promise

2. An Expectant People: (vs.42-44) Hungering for the Word: Following after the Word: Continuing in the grace of God: Heard the Word:

3. An Expressed Opposition: (vs.45,46) Jews were disappointed by the results of the Word; they wanted the Gospel to fail:Jews were disappointed by the results of the Word; they wanted the Gospel to fail: Jews were thinking by opposing Paul the message would fail:Jews were thinking by opposing Paul the message would fail: Jews rejected the message giving the Gentiles an opportunity:Jews rejected the message giving the Gentiles an opportunity:

4. An Enduring Message: (vs.47-49) {Paul knew the OT Prophet Isaiah was aware that this message was the message for the future hope of Israel and the Gentiles:} {Paul knew the OT Prophet Isaiah was aware that this message was the message for the future hope of Israel and the Gentiles:} {God had put the Gentiles in His view of saving people}{God had put the Gentiles in His view of saving people} Isaiah 42:6 Isaiah 49:6

5. An Expected Persecution: (vs.50- 51) The Jews stirred up a mob upraising:The Jews stirred up a mob upraising: The Prominent woman were probably the wives of the magistrates:The Prominent woman were probably the wives of the magistrates: The Chief leaders of the city:The Chief leaders of the city:

6. An Encouraging Partnership: (vs.52) The disciples were filled with joy:The disciples were filled with joy: The disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit:The disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit: