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Today's message is about the early Christians during the 1st persecution in Jerusalem, who were hiding from the authorities. We will tell the story of how the Apostles, and other eyewitnesses of the Resurrected Christ, like Joseph of Aramathea encouraged them in their fears. This has great application to our own fears during the Covid 19 crisis.
The Seeds of Conflict - Acts 4
The first hint that our faith was not welcome was just days after Jesus ascension. The Apostles were preaching and rejoicing over the resurrection in the temple. It wasn’t long before the priests and soldiers shoved their way through the crowd, laid hands on them and put them in chains! That was the first time they arrested the Apostles.
Their Trials Begin - Acts 5
It wasn’t long, and the Apostles were arrested again. The Apostles were put on trial. The Sanhedrin had them beat and commanded them not to speak in the name of Jesus. Peter replied, “We ought to obey God rather than men.” When they heard that, they were furious and began plotting to kill them!
The "Stressor" - Acts 6
The death of Stephen, the martyr of the church, was a stressor. It changed everything. You cannot underestimate its importance. it was, for all intents and purposes, the match that set the world on fire. From that day on, Saul became a persecutor of Christians.
The First Ancient Persecution - Acts 8
Saul made havoc of the church. He persecuted Christians “violently” and savagely. He forced his way into every known believers house, and bound both men and women, throwing them in to prison where they awaited trial floggings and death
One of the best days ever was when Saul was converted. Saul the Persecutor had become Paul the Preacher! That’s what the resurrection does. That is why we have reason to hope. Tomorrow dawns a better day! Tomorrow, hope rises! Hope in Christ will change your destiny.