Acts 9:1-31
Sep 24th, 2018 | By Dr. Jim Eckman
Continued discussion of Saul’s conversion from a Jewish leader who persecuted Christians, to a believer proclaim Jesus as the Messiah.
Continued discussion of Saul’s conversion from a Jewish leader who persecuted Christians, to a believer proclaim Jesus as the Messiah.
Phillip’s actions at Samaria show how everyone is equal at the cross; Simon seeks the Holy Spirit for ungenuine purposes; Phillip preaches on the Gaza Road.
Luke writes on dividing up the work & duties of Church leadership; the disciple Stephen is accused of blasphemy by Jewish priests.
Discussion of God’s swift judgement on matters of deceit; As the church grows, the apostle preach at the temple and endure persecution as they proclaim God’s Word.
Dr Eckman discusses the bold healing & preaching of Peter & John; the apostles face persecution, as unity & numbers in the Church grow.
Peter continues his case that Jesus is the Messiah that the Jewish people have awaited.
Peter encourages those at Pentacost to repent & be baptized; The miracle & the message of the Healing of the lame man.
Dr Eckman discusses Peter’s sermon at Pentacost: how proves that what happened is a fulfillment of Joel, and he demonstrates by using the Old Testament that Jesus in the Messiah.
The Holy Spirit comes over those gathered at Pentacost; Peter addresses the crowd, proclaiming another fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy.
Matthias replaces Judas amongst the Apostles; the Holy Spirit comes at Pentacost.