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The Book of Acts
[8] but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria,
and even to the remotest part of the earth.”
Acts 1:8
Overview of Acts
Chapters: 1-7
Gospel Spreads To: Jerusalem
Through: Apostles
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Overview of Acts
Chapters: 8-12
Gospel Spreads To: Samaritans & Gentiles
Through: Persecution
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Overview of Acts
Chapters: 13-20
Gospel Spreads To: Roman Empire
Through: Paul’s Journeys
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Overview of Acts
Chapters: 21-28
Gospel Spreads To: Rulers and Rome
Through: Paul’s Trials
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[30] And he stayed two full years in his own rented quarters and was welcoming all who came to him, [31] preaching the kingdom of God and teaching concerning
the Lord Jesus Christ with all openness, unhindered.
Acts 28:30-31
One More Defense, in Rome
The Jewish leaders had questions.
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[21] They said to him, “We have neither received letters from
Judea concerning you, nor have any of the brethren come here
and reported or spoken anything bad about you.
Acts 28:21-22
[22] “But we desire to hear from you what your views are; for concerning this sect, it is known to us that it is spoken
against everywhere.”
Acts 28:21-22
[14] “But this I admit to you, that according to the Way which
they call a sect I do serve the God of our fathers, believing
everything that is in accordance with the Law and that is written
in the Prophets;
Acts 24:14
[22] But Felix, having a more exact knowledge about the Way,
put them off, saying, “When Lysias the commander comes down, I will decide your case.”
Acts 24:22
The People of The Way
1) They have a special relationship with God.
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The People of The Way
2) They have a special relationship with each other.
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The People of The Way
3) They have a special mission from Jesus.
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