2. Outline of Acts 1:8

3. From Caesarea To Jerusalem Cornelius was baptized in Caesarea It became known in Judea Peter returned to Jerusalem

4. Criticism of Peter “Circumcised believers” = those not open to Gentile inclusion in church Criticized for having table fellowship with Gentiles. Peter retold the events of the conversion of Cornelius

5. When they heard this, they had no further objections. (11:18)

6. He will bring you a message through which you and all your household will be saved. (11:14) Devout Generous God-fearing Prayerful Righteous

7. Those scattered by the persecution… traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch…only to the Jews. (11:19)

8. Antioch 3 rd largest city in Roman Empire 500,000 pop. “Hinge City” of East & West Cosmopolitan

9. Mission: Antioch Some began to share the gospel with Greeks. Good news about Lord Jesus (not Jesus Messiah!)

10. Mission: Antioch A great number of people believed…. Jerusalem heard of growth Sent Barnabas Great number of people (21, 24)

11. Barnabas went to Tarsus for Saul They ministered there one year

12. The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch. (11:26)

13. Term is used only 3 times in the N.T. (Acts 11:26; 26:28; 1 Peter 4:16) Means “belonging to Christ” Originated by non-Christians

14. A prophet named Agabus came from Jerusalem and predicted a Roman-empire-wide famine.

15. Serafino Gitonga and Family Meru, Kenya - 1984 A rich man cannot pray for rain!

16. The disciples in Antioch sent aid to their brothers in Judea by Barnabas and Saul

18. Herod Agrippa I – grandson of Herod the Great Grew up in Rome No governor during his reign (37-44) Ruled his grandfather’s territory

20. Realm of Herod Agrippa I

21. Herod arrested Christians Had James, brother of John, put to death “by the sword” Had Peter arrested Intended to try Peter after Passover

22. Peter was guarded by 4 squads of soldiers, probably in the Fortress Antonia

23. Fortress Antonia

24. Peter’s Rescue Church was praying (5) Awakened by an angel Chains fell off Walked past guards Came to himself….

25. Peter at Mary’s House Church was praying at Mary’s house Mary was mother of John Mark and Aunt of Barnabas (Col. 4:10) Rhoda, a servant girl, ran to tell them, leaving Peter at the door Tell James (brother of Jesus)

27. Herod’s Arrogance Happened in A.D. 44 In Caesarea Quarrel with Tyre & Sidon Voice of a god! Eaten by worms Did not give praise to God

28. Herod’s Arrogance Herod’s death is reported by Josephus in Antiquities (19.8)

29. But the word of God continued to increase and spread. (12:24) 1:8