Providential Persecution

Bible Text: Acts 8:1-4 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2018, Book of Acts | Northwest Bible Church – Dec. 9, 2018 – Book of Acts – Alan Conner
Acts 8:1-4
Providential Persecution
Intro
A. STEPHEN’S MARTYRDOM IGNITED PERSECUTION (Acts 7:58-60; 8:1, 3).
1. The role of Saul (Acts 7:58; 8:1, 3).
a. The pedigree of Saul.
b. The persecution of Saul (Acts 8:1, 3).
2. The burial of Stephen (Acts 8:2).
3. The persecution spread in Jerusalem (Acts 8:1).
B. PERSECUTION IGNITED DISPERSION (Acts 8:1, 4).
1. The church was scattered throughout Judea and Samaria (Acts 8:1).
2. As OT Israel was dispersed so was the church.
C. DISPERSION IGNITED EVANGELISM (Acts 8:1, 4).
1. Providence and persecution.
2. Persecution and the Great Commission (Acts 8:1, 4).
3. Rank and file evangelism.
Conclusion