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ACTS CHAPTERS 12 & 13
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Act 12,1-11
· (29h) Gift of God Ø
God is on our side Ø He fights our battles for
us
Act 12,1-4
· (18j) Sin Ø
Twisted thinking Ø God’s people are evil
· (25c) Sin Ø
Poverty (Forms of fear) Ø Murder Ø
Persecution to the death Ø For prestige
· (48k) Levels of judgment Ø
God judges your enemies according to your faithfulness -- These
verses go with verses 18-23
· (49e) Judgment Ø
Enemies of God’s church are destroyed -- These verses go with
verses 18-23
· (164b) Works of the devil Ø
Being a slave to the devil (Addictions) Ø
Entertaining demons by persecuting the church
· (181g) Works of the devil Ø
Practicing witchcraft Ø Lawlessness Ø
Having no regard for the law Ø Being without
law -- These verses go with verses 21-23
· (242b) Kingdom of God Ø
Opposition toward the kingdom of God Ø
Persecuting the kingdom Ø Persecution to the
death Ø Martyrs
Act 12,1-3
· (189e) Die to self (Process of substitution) Ø
Separation from the old man Ø Martyr Ø
Tested for faithfulness to the death
Act 12,2-11
· (118l) Thy kingdom come Ø
Manifestations of faith Ø Freedom Ø
Law of the spirit Ø Spirit delivers you from
the desire to sin
· (209d) Salvation Ø
The salvation of God Ø Righteous saved with
difficulty Ø Righteous saved with hardship Ø
Righteous saved with adversity
Act 12,2-7
· (117d) Thy kingdom come Ø
Rest in Jesus Ø Let Jesus do the work Ø
Let Him work on your circumstances
Act 12,3-11
· (246c) Kingdom of God Ø
Spirit realm imposed on the natural realm Ø
Literal manifestations Ø Literally set free
from bondage
Act 12,4-12
· (227g) Kingdom of God Ø
God’s kingdom is a living organism Ø God
working in you Ø Dependence on Jesus Ø
Depending on Jesus to have compassion Ø
Depending on Jesus to deliver us
Act 12,4-10
· (196j) Denying Christ Ø
Man exercises his will against God Ø Spiritual
laziness Ø Replacing God’s standard of
excellence with yours Ø Sleeping in the spirit
Act 12-4,5
· (131b) Thy kingdom come Ø
Manifestations of faith Ø Unity Ø
Interdependent on each other to pray for you
Act 12,5-12
· (29e) Gift of God Ø
God is our advocate Ø Delivered from wicked
rulers
· (119d) Thy kingdom come Ø
Manifestations of faith Ø Freedom Ø
Freedom from satanic influence Ø Free from
bondage
· (222k) Kingdom of God Ø
The elusive kingdom of heaven Ø Do not give
what is holy to dogs Ø Give to him who has Ø
Whoever has shall more be given
Act 12,5-11
· (30l) Gift of God Ø
God favors you through your prayers
· (217c) Sovereignty Ø
God overrides the will of man Ø God’s will
over man Ø God Is Independent Of His Creation Ø
No one can walk in His glory without His consent
Act 12,5-7
· (234a) Kingdom of God Ø
Pursuing the kingdom Ø Seeking the glory of God
Ø God chooses us while we seek His glory
Act 12-5
· (82e) Thy kingdom come Ø
Three elements of prayer Ø Our approach Ø
Be devoted to prayer
· (83k) Thy kingdom come Ø
We have the ministry of intercession Ø Church
intercedes for each other
· (99l) Thy kingdom come Ø
Perseverance (Working to keep in motion) Ø
Persevere in prayer
· (174k) Works of the devil Ø
The religion of witchcraft Ø Form of godliness Ø
Lip service -- This verse goes with verses 12-16
Act 12-6,7
· (96j) Thy kingdom come Ø
Attitude Ø Having a peaceful attitude
· (121a) Thy kingdom come Ø
Manifestations of faith Ø
Content with your way of life Ø Content in
any circumstance
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The very fact that Peter was asleep under these conditions
says a lot about his close relationship with Jesus. He rested in his faith in
God.
· (126g) Thy kingdom come Ø
Manifestations of faith Ø
Peace in the midst of the storm
· (231b) Kingdom of God Ø
God’s kingdom is a living organism Ø Solving the mystery of godliness
Ø The mystery is solved in contentment
Act 12-6
· (163b) Works of the devil Ø
Being a slave to the devil (Addictions) Ø
Bondage Ø Being slaves of men Ø
Prison
· (213b) Sovereignty Ø
God is infinite Ø God is all powerful Ø
All things are possible with God
Act 12,7-11
· (15c) Servant Ø
Ministering spirits Ø Angels give help in
time of need – Angels are called ministering spirits. They are
servants, whose job it is to help unshackle us, and direct us to freedom.
Miracles commonly occur in the presence of angels as they minister to our
needs. They come in opportune times and help us just long enough to get out
of a big scrape and then leave us to walk in faith with the Master again.
Act 12,7-9
· (93k) Thy kingdom come Ø
Following Jesus as He lights the way
Act 12-7
· (112b) Thy kingdom come Ø
LIGHT Ø Jesus’ light overcomes darkness Ø
The light of His power
· (215j) Sovereignty Ø
God controls time Ø Suddenly Ø
The kingdom of heaven appears suddenly Ø Angels
appear without warning -- This verse goes with verse 10
Act 12-10
· (215j) Sovereignty Ø
God controls time Ø Suddenly Ø
The kingdom of heaven appears suddenly Ø Angels
appear without warning -- This verse goes with verse 7
Act 12,12-16
· (20b) Nature of sin Ø
Unbelief Ø Unwilling to acknowledge the facts
· (20i) Sin Ø
Doubting miracles
· (54a) Paradox Ø
Opposites Ø Unbelief in the presence of the
power of God
· (174k) Works of the devil Ø
The religion of witchcraft Ø Form of
godliness Ø Lip service -- These
verses go with verse 5
Act 12-17 -- No Entries
Act 12,18-23
· (48k) Levels of judgment Ø
God judges your enemies according to your faithfulness -- These verses
go with verses 1-4
· (49e) Judgment Ø
Enemies of God’s church are destroyed -- These verses go with verses
1-4
Act 12,21-23
· (22n) Sin Ø
Pride comes before a fall
· (56b) Paradox Ø
Lose by gaining Ø Lose your place by seeking
the first place
· (156l) Witness Ø
Validity of the believer Ø Evidence of being
hell-bound Ø Living an ungodly lifestyle Ø
Associating with the world
· (169h) Works of the devil Ø
Manifestations of the devil Ø Seeking the glory
of man Ø Loving the approval of men rather than
the approval of God Ø Love to be noticed by men
· (181g) Works of the devil Ø
Practicing witchcraft Ø Lawlessness Ø
Having no regard for the law Ø Being without
law -- These verses go with verses 1-4
· (185j) Works of the devil Ø
The result of lawlessness Ø Blasphemy Ø
Responding with contempt to the Holy Spirit Ø
Replacing the Holy Spirit
· (195f) Denying Christ Ø
Man exercises his will against God Ø Idolatry Ø
Worshipping men Ø Idolizing men
Act 12-24
· (128i) Thy kingdom come Ø
Manifestations of faith Ø Bearing fruit Ø
Living a fruitful life Ø Be fruitful and
multiply
Act 12-25 -- No Entries
Act 13-1
· (152k) Witness Ø
Validity of the Father Ø Witnesses of the
father Ø Prophets Ø
The church holds the position of a prophet Ø
True prophets
Act 13,2-4
· (83d) Thy kingdom come Ø
Results of prayer Ø Prayer ministers to God
· (115i) Thy kingdom come Ø
Working the grace of God Ø Laying on of hands Ø
Ordaining people to the ministry
· (245j) Kingdom of God Ø
Spirit realm imposed on the natural realm Ø
Literal manifestations Ø Manifestation of God’s
righteous judgment Ø Manifestation of God’s
authority -- These verses go with verse 11
Act 13-2,3
· (106k) Thy kingdom come Ø
Hearing from God Ø Means of hearing from God Ø
Through prayer
· (189j) Die to self (Process of substitution)
Ø Separation from the old man Ø
Masochism (Self-made martyr) Ø
Fasting Ø Fasting
simulates dying to self
· (191h) Die to self (Process of substitution)
Ø Result of putting off the old man Ø
Set apart Ø God sanctifies us through His
calling
Act 13-2
· (81c) Thy kingdom come Ø
Prayer Ø The priesthood Ø
Ministering to God
· (252g) Trinity Ø
You shall put no other gods before Me Ø
Worship God Ø Worship God who is Spirit Ø
Worship God in prayer
Act 13-3,4
· (71k) Authority Ø
We have His seal
· (105i) Thy kingdom come Ø
Led by the Spirit Ø Into The will of God Ø
Led by the authority of the church
· (213e) Sovereignty Ø
God is infinite Ø Jesus owns you Ø
We are his instruments Ø We are tools in the
hand of God Ø We are transmitters of His
kingdom
Act 13-5
· (139g) Temple Ø
Building the temple (with hands) Ø We build the
temple through Christ -- This verse goes with verses 14-44
· (143d) Witness Ø
Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Witnesses of Jesus Ø
The public Ø Paul ministered publicly --
This verse goes with verses 14-16
· (149f) Witness Ø
Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Works of the church
bear witness to Jesus Ø Evangelism Ø
Preaching the word to the world Ø The gospel of
the kingdom
Act 13,6-12
· (40m) Judgment Ø
God is glorified Ø God defends His truth
through judgment
· (46d) Judgment Ø
Spiritual warfare Ø Subjecting your flesh Ø
Hindrances to the kingdom
· (64c) Paradox Ø
Anomalies Ø Limits of God Ø
God has limited patience
· (69i) Authority Ø
Righteous judgment Ø Judging the flesh by the
Spirit
· (111h) Thy kingdom come Ø
Spirit and the word Ø Kingdom of God revealed Ø
Word plus signs and wonders
· (147h) Witness Ø
Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Jesus’ works bear
witness of Himself Ø God uses His power to be
destructive
· (154f) Witness Ø
Validity of the Father Ø God bears witness
against the world Ø Witness that the world is
godless Ø Witness that the world is of the
devil -- These verses go with verses 44-48
· (163k) Works of the devil Ø
Being a slave to the devil (Addictions) Ø
Entertaining demons Ø Disciplined by the devil
as a son
· (176c) Works of the devil Ø
The religion of witchcraft Ø Ignorance Ø
Ignorance lurks in darkness
· (177g) Works of the devil Ø
The religion of witchcraft Ø False doctrine Ø
Doctrines of demons
· (179c) Works of the devil Ø
The religion of witchcraft Ø Hypocrisy Ø
Jesus rebukes the Pharisees Ø The world runs
into the church to escape God’s judgment
· (179f) Works of the devil Ø
Practicing witchcraft Ø Wolves Ø
False prophets Ø False prophets preach works
and promote immorality
· (184d) Works of the devil Ø
The origin of lawlessness Ø Darkness Ø
God controls darkness Ø God hides unbelief in
darkness
· (191d) Die to self (Process of substitution) Ø
Separation from the old man Ø Extract the
leaven of false doctrine
· (218e) Sovereignty Ø
God overrides the will of man Ø God’s will
over man Ø Reaping the harvest Ø
We choose our actions, not their consequences Ø
Reaping the harvest of our works
· (240i) Kingdom of God Ø
Opposition toward the kingdom of God Ø
Hindering the kingdom Ø Taking away the key of
knowledge Ø Hindering people from entering the
kingdom -- These verses go with verses 44-46
Act 13,6-11
· (153f) Witness Ø
Validity of the Father Ø God bears witness
against the world Ø Shame Ø
Hiding under a cloud of guilt Ø Opposing the
truth
· (158g) Works of the devil Ø
Essential characteristics Ø Divide and conquer Ø
Division (Cliques) Ø Special interest groups
· (160d) Works of the devil Ø
Essential characteristics Ø Satan’s attitude
determines our direction Ø Led by the devil Ø
Led by the devil to suppress the word of God
Act 13,6-8
· (18i) Sin Ø
Twisted thinking Ø God’s purpose is evil
· (76g) Thy kingdom come Ø
Wicked motives Ø Satan’s motives are
inherent within him
Act 13,9-12
· (113j) Thy kingdom come Ø
The anointing Ø Filled with the Holy Spirit
· (215h) Sovereignty Ø
God controls time Ø Suddenly Ø
The judgments of God come suddenly Ø Without
delay
Act 13,9-11
· (69d) Authority Ø
Righteous judgment (outcome of discernment) Ø
God is angry at sin
· (183b) Works of the devil Ø
The origin of lawlessness Ø Spirit of error Ø
Witchcraft Ø Sin is the incubator of witchcraft
Ø Through satanic influence
· (194f) Die to self (Process of substitution) Ø
Turn from sin to God Ø Hate evil Ø
Condemning sin Ø Judging evil
Act 13-9
· (97f) Thy kingdom come Ø
Attention Ø Facing in the direction of the Lord
Ø Focusing the attention of your mind’s eye
Act 13-11
· (64l) Paradox Ø
Anomalies Ø God helps Satan Ø
Jesus blinds the world
· (245j) Kingdom of God Ø
Spirit realm imposed on the natural realm Ø
Literal manifestations Ø Manifestation of God’s
righteous judgment Ø Manifestation of God’s
authority -- This verse goes with verses 2-4
Act 13-12
· (146i) Witness Ø
Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Jesus’ works bear
witness of Himself Ø Purpose of Miracles, Signs
And Wonders Ø Proof that Jesus is the son of
God Ø That the world may be saved
Act 13-13
· (161d) Works of the devil Ø
Essential characteristics Ø Satan’s attitude
determines our direction Ø Wander Ø
Wandering from the character of God Ø Wandering
from the love of God
Act 13,14-44
· (139g) Temple Ø
Building the temple (with hands) Ø We build the
temple through Christ -- These verses go with verse 5
Act 13,14-43
· (138g) Temple Ø
Building the temple (with hands) Ø Exhortation Ø
Glorifying God in your exhortation
Act 13,14-23
· (149d) Witness Ø
Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Works of the church
bear witness to Jesus Ø Evangelism Ø
Compel them to come in Ø Forceful persuasion
-- These verses go with verses 38-52
Act 13,14-16
· (143d) Witness Ø
Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Witnesses of Jesus Ø
The public Ø Paul ministered publicly
– These verses go with verses 42-48
Act 13-15
· (119h) Thy kingdom come Ø
Manifestations of faith Ø Freedom Ø
Having freedom to minister
Act 13-18
· (126i) Thy kingdom come Ø
Manifestations of faith Ø Patience Ø
The patience of God Ø God is patient
Act 13-22,23
· (151e) Witness Ø
Validity of the Father Ø New Testament bears
witness of the Old Ø The Patriarchs Ø
The Old Testament prophets
· (210e) Salvation Ø
The salvation of God Ø Jesus is our savior Ø
Especially of believers
Act 13-22
· (87d) Thy kingdom come Ø
Obey all the will of God Ø Church obeys all of
the Father’s will
Act 13-24
· (193b) Die to self (Process of substitution) Ø
Turn from sin to God Ø Repent Ø
Turn from your evil ways Ø Turn from sin
Act 13,26-37
· (149a) Witness Ø
Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Works of the church
bear witness to Jesus Ø Evangelism Ø
Three key messages in evangelism Ø The
resurrection
Act 13,27-30
· (175j) Works of the devil Ø
The religion of witchcraft Ø Ignorance Ø
Ignorant of what God means Ø Ignorant of the
meaning of God’s word
Act 13,27-29
· (136e) Temple Ø
Your spirit is the temple of God Ø The body of
Christ Ø Jesus’ fleshly body Ø
The flesh of Jesus’ sacrifice
Act 13-27,28
· (18a) Sin Ø
Unrighteous judgment Ø Condemning Jesus
Act 13-27
· (53i) Paradox Ø
Opposites Ø Contradicting your own standards Ø
Making accusations against things you believe in
· (141f) Witness Ø
Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Old Testament bears
witness to the new Ø It bears witness to Jesus Ø
Prophesy about Jesus’ death
Act 13,29-38
· (38c) Judgment Ø
Jesus defeated death (Satan) Ø Resurrection
overcomes death
Act 13,30-41
· (136g) Temple Ø
Your spirit is the temple of God Ø The body of
Christ Ø Jesus’ spiritual body
Act 13,33-41
· (80k) Thy kingdom come Ø
Know the word to minister to people Ø To
evangelize the world
Act 13,33-35
· (141g) Witness Ø
Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Old Testament bears
witness to the new Ø It bears witness to Jesus Ø
Prophesy about Jesus’ resurrection
Act 13-33
· (238c) Kingdom of God Ø
Pursuing the kingdom Ø Transferring the kingdom
Ø The kingdom is transferred to the church Ø
Born again Ø Born of the Spirit by the
resurrection
Act 13-37,38
· (120h) Thy kingdom come Ø
Manifestations of faith Ø Forgiveness Ø
Forgiveness is an act of mercy Ø God forgives
us through His power
Act 13,38-52
· (149d) Witness Ø
Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Works of the church
bear witness to Jesus Ø Evangelism Ø
Compel them to come in Ø Forceful persuasion
-- These verses go with verses 14-23
Act 13-38,39
· (114j) Thy kingdom come Ø
Working the grace of God Ø Working God’s
grace through Christ Ø Salvation is through
Christ
Act 13-39
· (114b) Thy kingdom come Ø
Working the grace of God Ø Obeying the Holy
Spirit Ø Believing the Father by obeying the
Son Ø Obeying Jesus’ will
· (118l) Thy kingdom come Ø
Manifestations of faith Ø Freedom Ø
Law of the spirit Ø Spirit delivers you from
the desire to sin
Act 13-40,41
· (19m)
Sin Ø
Nature of sin Ø
Unwilling to believe Ø Spirit of unbelief
· (142c) Witness Ø
Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Old Testament
bears witness to the new Ø Prophesy about
evangelism
· (168i) Works of the devil Ø
Manifestations of the devil Ø The world has
deaf ears to God Ø Deaf to the word of God
from a lack of understanding
Act 13,42-48
· (143d) Witness Ø
Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Witnesses of Jesus Ø
The public Ø Paul ministered publicly --
These verses go with verse 5
Act 13,42-44
· (77c) Thy kingdom come Ø
Hunger for the essence of God Ø Hunger for His
truth
· (93h) Thy kingdom come Ø
Following Jesus Ø Through the leadership of men
· (143i) Witness Ø
Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Witnesses of Jesus Ø
Popularity Ø Sought commendably Ø
Being sought for your relationship with God
Act 13-43
· (32b) Gift of God Ø
God is our Father Ø Word of His grace
· (115e) Thy kingdom come Ø
Working the grace of God Ø Through your
ministry Ø By the word of God
· (139c) Temple Ø
Building the temple (with hands) Ø
Encouragement Ø Urging the disciples to
continue in the faith
Act 13,44-51
· (24i) Sin Ø
Poverty (Forms of fear) Ø Jews are envious of
the gospel
· (180c) Works of the devil Ø
Practicing witchcraft Ø Wolves Ø
Be shrewd as wolves and more innocent than they appear Ø
Fighting off wolves with a clever innocence
Act 13,44-48
· (27a) Consequences of sin Ø
Curse Ø Deeds that return to the doer Ø
Blasphemy
· (71a) Authority Ø
Believer’s authority Ø We have authority to
evangelize the world
· (122m) Thy kingdom come Ø
Manifestations of faith Ø Boldness to rebuke
the world for unbelief
· (154f) Witness Ø
Validity of the Father Ø God bears witness
against the world Ø Witness that the world is
godless Ø Witness that the world is of the
devil -- These verses go with verses 6-12
· (200b) Denying Christ Ø
Man chooses his own destiny apart from God Ø
Rejecting Christ Ø Rejecting the will of God Ø
Rejecting the gospel
· (211c) Salvation Ø
Jews and gentiles are being saved Ø Gentiles
included Ø Gentiles steal the kingdom from
Israel through obedience
· (222g) Kingdom of God Ø
The elusive kingdom of heaven Ø Do not give
what is holy to dogs Ø God shares no intimacy
with dogs Ø God does not speak to dogs
Act 13,44-47
· (80a) Thy kingdom come Ø
Know the word as a sword in spiritual warfare Ø
To oppose religion
Act 13,44-46
· (47l) God judges the world Ø
Eternal judgment against unbelief Ø Rejecting
the gospel
· (240i) Kingdom of God Ø
Opposition toward the kingdom of God Ø
Hindering the kingdom Ø Taking away the key of
knowledge Ø Hindering people from entering the
kingdom -- These verses go with verses 6-12
Act 13-44,45
· (186c) Works of the devil Ø
The result of lawlessness Ø Blasphemy Ø
Cursing the Holy Spirit Ø Lying to the Holy
Spirit
Act 13-44
· (106i) Thy kingdom come Ø
Hearing from God Ø Means of hearing from God Ø
Through prophets
· (144a) Witness Ø
Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Witnesses of Jesus Ø
Popularity Ø Men who follow God are popular
Act 13,46-48
· (112e) Thy kingdom come Ø
Light Ø Jesus light in us overcomes darkness Ø
The light of His truth
Act 13-46,47
· (210h) Salvation Ø
Jews and gentiles are being saved Ø Salvation
is from the Jews Ø The Jew first
Act 13-46
· (179j) Works of the devil Ø
Practicing witchcraft Ø Wolves Ø
Unworthy servant Ø Unworthy of eternal life
Act 13-48
· (30j) Gift of God Ø
He favors you by His gracious choice of you
· (72b) Authority Ø
We walk in ordained reconciliation
· (218k) Sovereignty Ø
God overrides the will of man Ø The elect Ø
Man is a spectator of his own salvation Ø We
are chosen before the foundation of the world
· (237j) Kingdom of God Ø
Pursuing the kingdom Ø Transferring the kingdom
Ø The church is transferred to the kingdom Ø
Citizens of heaven
Act 13,49-51
· (3i) Responsibility to the Family Ø
God addresses both genders Ø Women leaders
Act 13-49,50
· (242c) Kingdom of God Ø
Opposition toward the kingdom of God Ø
Persecuting the kingdom Ø Persecuting God Ø
Persecuting the word of God
Act 13-52
· (125g) Thy kingdom come Ø
Manifestations of faith Ø Joy Ø
Joy is the result of unity
· (132i) Temple Ø
Your body is the temple of God Ø Holy Spirit is
in God’s people Ø Filled with the Spirit Ø
Filled with the blessing of God
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