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ACTS CHAPTERS 8 & 9
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Act 8,1-8
· (8k) Responsible to defend God’s cause Ø
Preparing for the ministry
Act 8,1-4
· (216b) Sovereignty Ø
God controls time Ø Suddenly Ø
Satan uses the element of surprise
Act 8,1-3
· (243f) Kingdom of God Ø
Opposition toward the kingdom of God Ø
Persecuting the kingdom Ø Persecuting the
church of God
Act 8,4-8
· (14o) Servant Ø
Position of helpers is anointed
· (101c) Thy kingdom come Ø
Zeal Ø For the manifestation of God’s
kingdom Ø Zealous for God’s works
· (143c) Witness Ø
Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Witnesses of Jesus
Ø The public Ø
The disciples ministered publicly
Act 8-4,5
· (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 -- These verses go with verse 25
Act 8,5-8
· (125f) Thy kingdom come Ø
Manifestations of faith Ø Joy Ø
Joy is the result of partaking of the Holy Spirit Ø
Joy is the result of receiving from God -- These verses go with verse
39
Act 8-5,6
· (111h) Thy kingdom come Ø
Spirit and the word Ø Kingdom of God revealed Ø
Word plus signs and wonders
Act 8-6,7
· (145d) Witness Ø
Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Jesus’ works bear
witness of Himself Ø Healing Ø
Jesus heals through the church
Act 8-7
· (146h) Witness Ø
Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Jesus’ works bear
witness of Himself Ø Deliverance from demon
possession Ø Disciples have authority to cast
out demons
Act 8,9-24
· (187j) Die to self (Process of substitution) Ø
Separation from the old manØ Die to the flesh Ø
Spirit versus the flesh Ø Trying to work the
Spirit by the flesh
· (195e) Denying Christ Ø
Man exercises his will against God Ø Idolatry Ø
Serving two masters Ø Being double minded
Act 8,9-13
· (159k) Works of the devil Ø
Essential characteristics Ø Counterfeit Ø
Counterfeit God Ø Counterfeit anointing Ø
Counterfeit signs and wonders
Act 8,9-11
· (70f) Authority Ø
Familiarity-enemy of discernment Ø Familiar
with the spirit of error -- These verses go with verses 18-24
· (181i) Works of the devil Ø
The origin of lawlessness Ø Deception Ø
Self deception Ø Imaginary perception of self Ø
Pretending to be someone you’re not
Act 8-12
· (67i) Jesus delegates authority Ø
Preaching the gospel in Jesus’ name
Act 8,14-24
· (110m) Thy kingdom come Ø
Spirit and the word Ø Spiritual substance and
truth Ø Spiritual substance follows obedience
· (115h) Thy kingdom come Ø
Working the grace of God Ø Laying on of hands Ø
Bestowing the Holy Spirit
Act 8,14-21
· (190k) Die to self (Process of substitution) Ø
Separation from the old man Ø Baptism Ø
Baptism of the Holy Spirit
Act 8,14-17
· (35i) Gift Ø
God gives Himself to us Ø Receiving the Holy
Spirit as a form of baptism
· (83b) Thy kingdom come Ø
Receiving from God through prayer Ø Ask and it
shall be given
Act 8,18-24
· (2n) Responsible to avoid offending God Ø
Get out of His way Ø Do not abuse His grace
· (19i) Sin Ø
Hardened heart will twist your mind
· (22j) Pride (craving authority)
(22j) Pride (craving authority)
(Key
verse)
· (23a) Sin Ø Pride
closes the windows of heaven
· (48h) Levels of judgment Ø
Judged according to your type of sin
· (70f) Authority Ø
Familiarity-enemy of discernment Ø Familiar with
the spirit of error -- These verses go with verses 9-11
· (76b) Thy kingdom come Ø
Motives Ø Seeking authority for security Ø
Motives based on power
· (79b) Thy kingdom come Ø
Renewing your mind Ø Satan will control your mind
if you don’t
· (83j) Thy kingdom come Ø
We have the ministry of intercession Ø Church
prepares itself to meet Jesus
· (88g) Thy kingdom come Ø
Fearing the judgment of God is the beginning of wisdom Ø
Fear the consequences of your disobedience
· (96m) Thy kingdom come Ø
Having a negative attitude about sin Ø Having an
attitude of greed
· (138f) Temple Ø
Building the temple (with hands) Ø Reproof Ø
Reprove your brother for not thinking right
· (167c) Works of the devil Ø
Manifestations of the devil Ø Carnality Ø
The carnal mind is set on the flesh Ø Wanting
authority without responsibility
· (175a) Works of the devil Ø
The religion of witchcraft Ø Form of godliness Ø
Trying to bend kingdom principles
· (178e) Works of the devil Ø
The religion of witchcraft Ø Hypocrisy Ø
Hypocrisy of the church is rebuked Ø The church
is rebuked for rebellion
· (179i) Works of the devil Ø
Practicing witchcraft Ø Wolves Ø
Unworthy servant Ø Unworthy because of
unfaithfulness
· (181b) Works of the devil Ø
Practicing witchcraft Ø Rebellion Ø
Rebelling against God Ø Rebelling against the
witness of God
· (183c) Works of the devil Ø
The origin of lawlessness Ø Spirit of error Ø
Witchcraft Ø Ignorance is the incubator of
witchcraft
· (184h) Works of the devil Ø
The origin of lawlessness Ø Abusing the grace of
God Ø Spending His grace on your pleasures Ø
Abusing the anointing
· (193h) Die to self (Process of substitution) Ø
Turn from sin to God Ø Repent Ø
Repent from not renewing your mind
· (198g) Denying Christ Ø
Man exercises his will against God Ø Ordained by
man Ø Having evil motives for seeking leadership
positions Ø In the ministry for their own
personal gain
· (241c) Kingdom of God Ø
Opposition toward the kingdom of God Ø Hindering
the kingdom Ø Obstacles in the way of the kingdom
Ø Ask but don’t receive Ø
Asking with wrong motives
Act 8,18-20
· (133c) Temple Ø
Your body is the temple of God Ø Holiness Ø
God is holy Ø The Holy Spirit
Act 8-20
· (173h) Works of the devil Ø
The religion of witchcraft Ø Catholicism Ø
Unholy sacrifice Ø Offering sacrifice without
God’s approval Ø Sacrifice against the way of
God
Act 8-22,23
· (68i) Authority Ø
Discernment Ø Judging truth and error Ø
Perceiving wicked motives
· (120c) Thy kingdom come Ø
Manifestations of faith Ø Forgiveness Ø
God forgives us when we become accountable to Him Ø
As we confess our sin
Act 8-25
· (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 -- This verse goes with verses 30-40
Act 8,26-35
· (106m) Thy kingdom come Ø
Hearing from God Ø Purpose of hearing from God Ø
God gives us direction (Attitude)
Act 8,26-29
· (149i) Witness Ø
Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Works of the church
bear witness to Jesus Ø Evangelism Ø
Authority of the rhema given to evangelism Ø
Receiving authority from God personally
Act 8-26
· (15e) Servant Ø
Angels are messengers from God sent to impart information
· (105l) Thy kingdom come Ø
Led by the Spirit Ø Led by the Spirit into
the fire Ø Into the wilderness -- This
verse goes with verse 35
Act 8,27-35
· (120l) Thy kingdom come Ø
Manifestations of faith Ø Contentment Ø
Content with your way of life Ø Content
with remaining single
· (232l) Kingdom of God Ø
Pursuing the kingdom Ø Seeking the kingdom Ø
Seek the essence of his kingdom Ø Seeking the
truth
Act 8,27-29
· (194b) Die to self (Process of substitution) Ø
Turn from sin to God Ø Run to God Ø
Run to Jesus when He calls for you
Act 8-29,30
· (215a) Sovereignty Ø
God controls time Ø God’s timing Ø
God Has Good Timing Ø God is always right on
time
Act 8,30-40
· (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 -- These verses go with verses 4&5
Act 8-30,31
· (157j) Witness Ø
Validity of the believer Ø Evidence of being
hell-bound Ø Unable to know the truth
Act 8,32-35
· (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 8-35
· (105l) Thy kingdom come Ø
Led by the Spirit Ø Led by the Spirit into the
fire Ø Into the wilderness -- This verse
goes with verse 26
Act 8-39,40
· (147d) Witness Ø
Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Jesus’ works bear
witness of Himself Ø God exercises authority
over every living thing
Act 8-39
· (125f) Thy kingdom come Ø
Manifestations of faith Ø Joy Ø
Joy is the result of partaking of the Holy Spirit Ø
Joy is the result of receiving from God -- This verse goes with verses
5-8
Act 9-1,2
· (243f) Kingdom of God Ø
Opposition toward the kingdom of God Ø
Persecuting the kingdom Ø Persecuting the
church of God
Act 9-1
· (84l) Thy kingdom come Ø
Your words can lead to your own demise Ø They
can be destructive
Act 9-2
· (57c) Paradox Ø
Opposites Ø Vision impairs sight, but the blind
can see -- This verse goes with verses 4-6
Act 9,3-17
· (117i) Thy kingdom come Ø
Eyes of your spirit Ø Seeing visions
Act 9,3-7
· (30i) Gift of God Ø
Favor by His grace Ø He does not take your sins
into account -- These verses go with verses 15&16
· (117j) Thy kingdom come Ø
Eyes of your spirit Ø Seeing through the eyes
of your spirit Ø Acknowledging the presence of
God
Act 9,3-6
· (106g) Thy kingdom come Ø
Hearing from God Ø Attaining the hearing ear Ø
Hearing His voice
· (154d) 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 does not know
God -- These verses go with verses 15&16
Act 9,3-5
· (112b) Thy kingdom come Ø
LIGHT Ø Jesus’ light overcomes darkness Ø
The light of His power
Act 9-3
· (215i) Sovereignty Ø
God controls time Ø Suddenly Ø
The kingdom of heaven appears suddenly Ø
Without warning
Act 9,4-6
· (57c) Paradox Ø
Opposites Ø Vision impairs sight, but the
blind can see -- These verses go with verse 8
Act 9-7
· (169a) Works of the devil Ø
Manifestations of the devil Ø The world is
blind to God Ø Blind to Jesus Ø
Blind to the glory of God in Christ
Act 9-8
· (57c) Paradox Ø
Opposites Ø Vision impairs sight, but the blind
can see -- This verse goes with verse 2
· (93h) Thy kingdom come Ø
Following Jesus Ø Through the leadership of men
Act 9-9
· (189k) Die to self (Process of substitution) Ø
Separation from the old man Ø Masochism
(Self-made martyr) Ø
Fasting Ø Fasting is
a state of mourning
Act 9,10-19
· (214k) Sovereignty Ø
God controls time Ø God’s timing Ø
God Has Good Timing Ø God synchronizes events
in His time
Act 9,10-17
· (20j) Sin Ø
Doubt is based on past experience
· (75g) Thy kingdom come Ø
Motives Ø Being manipulative Ø
Questioning God from a good heart
· (106m) Thy kingdom come Ø
Hearing from God Ø Purpose of hearing from
God Ø God gives us direction (Attitude)
Act 9,10-12
· (152j) Witness Ø
Validity of the Father Ø Witnesses of the
father Ø Prophets Ø
The church holds the position of a prophet Ø
Receiving a prophetic word from God
Act 9-11,12
· (245d) Kingdom of God Ø
Spirit realm imposed on the natural realm Ø
Literal manifestations Ø Literal manifestation
of Jesus Christ Ø Jesus literally gives sight
to the blind -- These verses go with verses 17&18
Act 9,13-16
· (188e) Die to self (Process of substitution) Ø
Separation from the old man Ø Suffering Ø
Suffering the will of God in your life
Act 9-15,16
· (6c) Responsible to advocate God’s cause Ø
Jesus’ yoke of evangelism
· (30i) Gift of God Ø
Favor by His grace Ø He does not take your
sins into account -- These verses go with verses 3-7
· (67i) Jesus delegates authority Ø
Preaching the gospel in Jesus’ name
· (99f) Thy kingdom come Ø
Endurance Ø Enduring circumstances Ø
Caused by other people
· (152a) Witness Ø
Validity of the Father Ø Witnesses of the
father Ø Apostles Ø
Enduring hardship proves apostleship
· (154d) 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 does not
know God -- These verses go with verses 3-6
· (209h) Salvation Ø
The salvation of God Ø Righteous saved with
difficulty Ø Fulfill your calling with
difficulty
· (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
· (219d) Sovereignty Ø
God overrides the will of man Ø The elect Ø
God transforms the world into the church Ø
God chooses to speak to whomever He wishes
· (247h) Priorities Ø
God’s priorities Ø God’s interests Ø
God is interested in the gospel
Act 9-15
· (213d) We Are His Instruments
(Key verse)
Act 9-16
· (40m) Judgment Ø
God is glorified Ø God defends His truth
through judgment
Act 9-17,18
· (245d) Kingdom of God Ø
Spirit realm imposed on the natural realm Ø
Literal manifestations Ø Literal manifestation
of Jesus Christ Ø Jesus literally gives sight
to the blind -- These verses go with verses 11&12
Act 9,19-31
· (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
Act 9,19-25
· (164i) Works of the devil Ø
Manifestations of the devil Ø The world is at
enmity with God Ø The world hates God
Act 9,19-22
· (193e) Die to self (Process of substitution) Ø
Turn from sin to God Ø Repent Ø
Bring forth fruit in keeping with repentance Ø
Testimony of Paul’s life
Act 9,20-30
· (88e) Thy kingdom come Ø
Faith produces works Ø The function of works in
faith Ø Faith doesn’t move men until it is
manifested in the spiritual realm
Act 9,20-29
· (154e) 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 hates God
Act 9,20-23
· (143d) Witness Ø
Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Witnesses of Jesus Ø
The public Ø Paul ministered publicly --
These verses go with verses 27-29
Act 9-20
· (215k) Sovereignty Ø
God controls time Ø Suddenly Ø
Working quickly
Act 9,22-25
· (29b) Gift of God Ø
God delivers us from those who want to silence the word
· (62a) Paradox Ø
Anomalies Ø Responding cleverly to your enemies
Ø Outwit them
Act 9,22-24
· (25d) Sin Ø
Poverty (Forms of fear) Ø Murder Ø
Persecution to the death Ø Murder is the way of
the world -- These verses go with verses 29&30
· (201e) Denying Christ Ø
Jesus is an offense Ø Truth offends error Ø
The gospel offends the religious institution -- These verses go with
verse 29
Act 9-22,23
· (175f) Works of the devil Ø
The religion of witchcraft Ø Ignorance Ø
Dodging the issue (willful ignorance) Ø Evading
the word of God -- These verses go with verse 29
Act 9-22
· (9h) God is responsible to strengthen us by
the sword of His Spirit Ø Through His word
– This is the Holy Spirit at work in Paul, who alone has the power
to shut the mouths of the wicked, who can help His servants think fast on
their feet to be always ready with a word to cast down the lies that
propagate in the saliva of those who want to subvert the truth. But most of
all, it is the Holy Spirit at work making people like Paul sit down hour
after hour studying the word of God, committing it to memory, solidifying it
in the frontals of his soul to block out the deceptive light of this world
so that all he sees is the truth that emulates from God’s book, from the
Holy Spirit and consequently from his own spirit who has sweet fellowship
with God.
· (80k) Thy kingdom come Ø
Know the word to minister to people Ø To
evangelize the world
· (89i) Thy kingdom come Ø
Fear of God is the beginning of wisdom Ø
Increasing in wisdom
· (121l) Thy kingdom come Ø
Manifestations of faith Ø Confidence Ø
Confidence in God Ø Confidence in God as you
fulfill your ministry -- This verse goes with verses 27-29
Act 9-24
· (210j) Salvation Ø
Jews and gentiles are being saved Ø Gentiles
included Ø Fellow heirs with Israel Ø
God welcomes the Gentiles to the promise of Israel
Act 9,26-28
· (127b) Thy kingdom come Ø
Manifestations of faith Ø Kindness Ø
Be kind like God Ø Kindness is meeting the
needs of the saints
Act 9-26,27
· (69h) Authority Ø
Meditate on discernment Ø Judging what is pure
Act 9-26
· (17c) Sin Ø
Unrighteous judgment Ø Judging in the flesh Ø
Evaluating circumstances by the carnal mind
· (143b) Witness Ø
Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Witnesses of Jesus
Ø Having a bad reputation
Act 9,27-29
· (121l) Thy kingdom come Ø
Manifestations of faith Ø Confidence Ø
Confidence in God Ø Confidence in God as you
fulfill your ministry -- These verses go with verse 22
· (143d) Witness Ø
Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Witnesses of Jesus Ø
The public Ø Paul ministered publicly --
These verses go with verses 20-23
Act 9-27,28
· (122l) Thy kingdom come Ø
Manifestations of faith Ø Boldness to rebuke
the church for unbelief
Act 9-29,30
· (25d) Sin Ø
Poverty (Forms of fear) Ø Murder Ø
Persecution to the death Ø Murder is the way of
the world -- These verses go with verses 22-24
Act 9-29
· (175f) Works of the devil Ø
The religion of witchcraft Ø Ignorance Ø
Dodging the issue (willful ignorance) Ø Evading
the word of God -- This verse goes with verses 22 and 23
· (198a) Denying Christ Ø
Man exercises his will against God Ø Man
withers when he is in control Ø Unteachable Ø
Resisting the knowledge of God
· (201e) Denying Christ Ø
Jesus is an offense Ø Truth offends error Ø
The gospel offends the religious institution -- This verse goes with
verses 22-24
Act 9-31
· (88k) Thy kingdom come Ø
Fear of God is the beginning of wisdom Ø
Revering God
· (126a) Thy kingdom come Ø
Manifestations of faith Ø Peace Ø
God is at peace Ø The peace from God
· (128i) Thy kingdom come Ø
Manifestations of faith Ø Bearing fruit Ø
Living a fruitful life Ø Be fruitful and
multiply
· (137j) Temple Ø
Building the temple (with hands) Ø Maturity Ø
Stages of maturity are levels of accountability Ø
Maturity is working with God
· (228c) Kingdom of God Ø
God’s kingdom is a living organism Ø God
working in you Ø Comforted Ø
We are comforted in the presence of God Ø Holy
Spirit is our comforter
· (229b) Kingdom of God Ø
God’s kingdom is a living organism Ø Kingdom
grows by itself Ø Growing In Numbers
Corresponds With Spiritual Growth Ø Kingdom
grows in strength
Act 9,32-35
· (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 --
These verses go with verses 40-42
Act 9,33-42
· (145d) Witness Ø
Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Jesus’ works bear
witness of Himself Ø Healing Ø
Jesus heals through the church
Act 9-33,34
· (67f) Jesus delegates authority Ø
Name of Jesus Ø Performing miracles in Jesus’
name
Act 9,36-42
· (9k) Responsibility to strengthen one another Ø
Tend to the widows
· (147g) Witness Ø
Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Jesus’ works bear
witness of Himself Ø Raising the dead
Act 9-36
· (124b) Thy kingdom come Ø
Manifestations of faith Ø Love Ø
Acts of love Ø Love takes from the rich and
gives to the poor Ø love is the act of giving
to the poor
Act 9,40-42
· (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 --
These verses go with verses 32-35
Act 9-43 -- No Entries
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