24/4/2022 [Book of Acts 22] www.lifechurchmissions.com

Persecution Brought by Jewish Leaders

Introduction:

* <Contents of Acts 5>

1）Sanctification of the church <Ac 5:1-11>

2）Revival of the church <Ac 5:12-16, 42>

3）Persecution of the church <Ac 5:17-41>

* Blessings brought by persecutions

1）Anoint the evangelists with courage

2）Anoint the evangelists with message

Read <Ac 5:17-32>

1. <v17> The state of the hearts of Jewish leaders

2. <v18> The apostles (church leaders) were arrested

3. <v19> God sent angels to set the apostles free

4. <v20> The angels’ instructions:

1）Stand in the temple courts

2）Speak to the people all the words of this Life

5. <v21-25> Those who persecuted the church were shocked and at a loss

6. <v26> Leaders who feared the people

7. <v27-28> Gospel was spread throughout Jerusalem

* When revival came upon Jerusalem, the Jewish leaders were even more hardened

* The greatest irony in the church today: The blind wants to lead those who can see

8. <v29> The apostles were completely opposite from the Jewish leaders, they feared God instead of men

* Distinction between man’s submission to man versus man’s submission to God

9. <v30> The sin of the Jewish leaders – Persecuting the Son of God

10.<v31> God exalted His Son as Prince and Savior

11.<v32> The apostles, as well as, the Holy Spirit dwelling in those who obey God were witnesses