Chapter 7—“Stephen Martyred”—“
Driving him out of the town and stoning him:and the witnesses put their clothing at the feet of a young man named Saul
” (Acts7:58).a.Stephen stands before the High Priest and Council b.Stephen testifies Israel’s history up to Jesus Christc.Stephen suffers persecution of deathChapter 8—“The Church spreads to Samaria”—“
So they, having given their witnessand made clear the word of the Lord, went back to Jerusalem, giving the good news on their way in a number of the small towns of Samaria
” (Acts 8:25).a.Believers scattered all through the regions preaching b.Samaria receives the Gospel
c.
Ethiopian Eunuch is saved and baptizedChapter 9—“Conversion Saul of Tarsus”—“
But Saul went on increasing in power,and the Jews in Damascus were not able to give answers to the arguments bywhich he made it clear that Jesus was the Christ
” (Acts 9:22)a.Saul traveling and persecuting Christians b.Saul’s experience with Jesus Christ
c.
Saul begins to preach the Gospel of Jesus ChristChapter 10—“Preaching to the Gentiles begins”—“
But in every nation, the man whohas fear of him and does righteousness is pleasing to him
” (Acts 10:35).a.Cornelius, a centurion, experiences a vision b.Apostle Peter experiences a vision
c.
Peter visits with CorneliusChapter 11—“Gentiles in Antioch grasp the Gospel”—“
And the power of the Lord was with them, and a great number had faith and were turned to the Lord
” (Acts11:21).
a.
Peter delivers message concerning Gentiles to Jerusalem believers b.Believers preach to Greeks in Antiochc.Church in Antioch grows rapidly Chapter 12—“Peter Saved from Persecution”—“
And when Peter came to his senseshe said, Now, truly, I am certain that the Lord has sent his angel and taken me out of the hands of Herod, against all the hopes of the Jews
” (Acts 12:11).
a.
Apostle James martyred; Peter imprisoned b.Angel escapes Peter from prisonc.Herod Agrippa diesChapter 13—“Paul’s First Mission Trip”—“
And while they were doing the Lord'swork, and going without food, the Holy Spirit said, Let Barnabas and Saul be givento me for the special work for which they have been marked out by me
” (Acts 13:2).
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