Angelic Jail Break

Northwest Bible Church - Sept. 23, 2018 - Book of Acts - Alan Conner

Acts 5:17-33

Angelic Jail Break

Intro

A. ARREST #2 OF THE APOSTLES (Acts 5:17-26).

1. The motivation (Acts 5:17).

2. In jail, out of jail (Acts 5:18-21).

a. The arrest and angelic activity (18-19).

b. The instructions from the angel (20).

3. The Council in confusion (Acts 5:21-24).

4. LESSONS:

B. ARRAIGNMENT OF THE APOSTLES (Acts 5:25-32).

1. Standing and teaching in the temple (Acts 5:25).

2. Escort without violence (Acts 5:26).

3. Prosecution’s case (Acts 5:27-28).

4. Rebuttal (Acts 5:29-32).

a. Civil disobedience (Acts 5:28-29).

b. God raised up Jesus whom you killed by crucifixion (Acts 5:30).

c. God exalted Jesus to His right hand as “Prince and Savior” to grant repentance to Israeland forgiveness of sins (Acts 5:31).

d. We, and the Holy Spirit, are witness of these things (Acts 5:32).

Conclusion