Billy E Davis

Paul & Silas ordered released, brought out by magistrates 16:35-40; Paul and his companions travel through Amphipolis and Apollonia 17:1a and begin the preach the gospel in Thessalonica 17:1b-5.

Acts 16:39—17:5

The letter from and apostles and Jerusalem elders showing that the apostles, elders and Holy Spirit do not approve of binding circumcision and keeping the Law of Moses for salvation. Encouragement for the Gentile disciples to avoid idolatry, fornication and eating blood.

Acts 15:21-32 Letter from the apostles and Jerusalem elders

The controversy about circumcision and having to keep the Law of Moses is settled by the apostles and James. They show that the Gentiles are saved by grace through faith and do not need to practice the old Law by approved apostolic examples, necessary conclusions and direct statements of scripture.

Acts 15:5-20

Paul and Barnabas have success in Derbe and return to Antioch of Syria, Acts 14:21-28. The beginning of the controversy about circumcision and keeping the Law to be saved, Acts 15:1-5.

Acts 14:21—15:3

Conversion of Eunuch concluded, Philips' preaching from Azotus to Caesarea, the background and conversion of Saul (Paul)

Acts 8:39—9:7

Matthew 16:24-28 The cost of discipleship and the need to put one's spiritual life first to gain eternal life. Put physical life first means the losing of eternal life. Christ is coming to judge. The spiritual kingdom will be set up in the apostles lifetime. Matthew 17:1-4 Jesus is transfigured on the mount and the disciple see the glory of Christ evidence of the immortality of the soul. They see Moses and Elijah in glory with Christ.

Matthew 16:24—17:4

Stephen's defense Acts 7: God's rejections of Israel 7:42, 43; the tabernacle and temple, 7:44-50; the application, 7:51-53; Stephen stoned, 7:54-60.

Acts 7:42-60 Stephen's defense continued, Stephen stoned

Matthew 14:9-26 Death of the John the Baptist, feeding the five-thousand, walking on the water.

Matthew 14:9-26 Death of John, feed 5000, walking on the water

Peter's second sermon, convicting the people of delivering Christ to death and God raising Him, the invitation and encouragement to obey, all the prophets foretold these days, Christ is the prophet like Moses Deut. 18:15-17

Acts 3:14-26 Peter's second sermon

Matthew 13:51—14:12 Parable of the householder 13:51, 52; Jesus revisits Nazareth 13:53-58; John the Baptist beheaded 14:1-12

Matthew 13:51—14:8 Parable of householder, Jesus revisits Nazareth, John the Baptist beheaded

Choosing of Mathias and the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles on Pentecost Acts 1:16--Acts 2:15

Acts 1:16—2:15

The Pharisees are rebuked for their blasphemous accusation, Matthew 12:22-29; the unpardonable sin, 12:30-32; words real character 12:33-34.

Matthew 12:22-34

The limited commission continued: Matthew 10:17-28 - Beware of men - delivered up as a testimony 10:17, 18 
Verbal inspiration promised for their defense 10:19, 20 
Hated by all because of Christ’s name 10:21, 22 
Flee the persecuting city 10:23 
Your Teacher & master received worse 10:24, 25 
The truth will triumph 10:26, 27 
Fear God who can destroy soul & body in hell 10:28

The limited commission continued: Matthew 10:17-28 -                               Beware of men - delivered up as a testimony 10:17, 18 
Verbal inspiration promised for their defense 10:19, 20 
Hated by all because of Christ’s name 10:21, 22
Flee the persecuting city 10:23
Your Teacher & master received worse 10:24, 25
The truth will triumph 10:26, 27
Fear God who can destroy soul & body in hell 10:28

Matthew 10:17- 28 Limited Commission continued

Limited commission of the apostles to Galilee: Only go to the lost sheep of Israel 10:5, 6 ; Preach the kingdom is at hand & do miracles 10:7, 8; No extra supplies of 10:9, 10; Mode of dealing with the people 10:11-15; Persecution Will Come 10:16-23

Matthew 10:3-16

Foundation stones, Glory of God & the nations, river of life, tree of life, perfect service, see God

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