Episode 137 - Experiencing GO Opposition

The GO In The Gospel - A Study In Acts

Acts 4:1-22

1. Jesus is the reason for GO Opposition – v-7

a. Why were they greatly annoyed? V2 i. They knew it was because of Jesus ii. Jesus knew it – John 15:18-21; John 17:14 iii. The Disciples are learning it, firsthand. iv. Opposition means you are getting it right!

2. Jesus is Your Answer to GO Opposition – v8-12

a. He is your Spirit-filled answer – remember 1:8

b. He is your Death, Burial, and Resurrection answer – v10

c. He is the Cornerstone of Your Faith answer – v11

d. He is your Exclusive Way to Life Everlasting Answer! – v12

e. Jesus is Your Answer to Opposition!

3. Jesus is Your Identity in GO Opposition – v13

a. This will be obvious

b. There will be no other explanation possible

4. Jesus is the Power that overcomes GO Opposition – v14-16

a. Notice who also spent the night in jail

b. Think of his accelerated discipleship!

5. GO Opposition has only 1 chance – v17-18

6. Your response to GO opposition should be pre-determined – v19-20

a. No argument

b. We’ll listen to God

c. We must keep on witnessing

d. We accept your consequences i. Preview – 5:40-41 ii. There is a price to be paid iii. You’ll never regret paying it! iv. “You must judge” – they will be accountable for their actions

7. GO Opposition can’t stop God’s work! V21-22

a. God will be praised among the nations!

b. Matthew 24:14; Revelation 7:9

c. The Enemy has been trying to stop it for 2,000 yrs; really, all the way back to Genesis 3.

d. How will you respond?

8. GO Opposition leads to GO Prayer – Next episode!

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