His Kingdom InvadesActs 2 to Acts 4

Sunday, May 20, 12

His Kingdom InvadesActs 2:1-4: Heavenly Power Strikes Earth

2:5-13: Shock and Awe

2:14-41: 3000 POW’s released!

2:42-47: Revival Spreads

3:1-10: His Kingdom Proclaimed in Healing

3:11-26: His Kingdom Proclaimed in Words

4:1-22:The Evil Empire Retaliates

4:23-37: Kingdom Prayer & Kingdom Love

Sunday, May 20, 12

Heaven Invades Earth: 2:1-13

His power: wind, fire and tongues

His people: Humble country folk

His target: The entire world

Earth’s reaction: Shock, awe & scorn

Sunday, May 20, 12

3000 POW’s Released: 2:14-41

By the least likely, “least worthy” disciple

To fulfi& an ancient promise for a& disciples

To honor the risen Jesus as Lord & Messiah

As they repented and were baptized

Sunday, May 20, 12

Revival Spreads: 2:42-47

Via teachable, worshipping and praying saints

Signs and Wonders common in revivals

And uncommon grace to share a& things

Revival always leads to home-based, joyful, admired and growing family of believers

Sunday, May 20, 12

Kingdom Proclaimed in Healing: 3:1-10

Done in public for a man no one could help

Draws others to His Kingdom Gospel and to the King and validates the message to come

Shuts the mouth of scoffers (4:14, 16)

Sunday, May 20, 12

Miracles at WalmartThis could be your story someday

Sunday, May 20, 12

Kingdom Proclaimed in Words: 3:11-26

Power Evangelism: Miracles make them wi&ing to listen. Words release the power of God to bring them salvation through Jesus.

Healing & words bring in the harvest: 5000 more! (4:4). Need both. This is how Jesus did it. Show & Tell!

Sunday, May 20, 12

The Evil Empire Retaliates: 4:1-22

Revival is an invasion of enemy territory!

Last move of God persecutes the new move

Some people wi& always oppose God ‘s power

Jesus defends His own

Sunday, May 20, 12

Revival Is Always Opposed

Moses! The OT Prophets! Jesus! Peter, Paul!

Translation of Bible into English: Wycliffe

Protestant Reformation (1517-1700): Catholics vs Protestants, Presbyterians vs. Anabaptists

Anglicans vs John Wesley (1700’s)

Sunday, May 20, 12

Revival Is Always Opposed

Evangelicals vs Pentecostals ( 1906 Azusa St)

Pentecostals vs Charismatics (1970’s)

Evangelicals vs Jesus People Movement

Many vs Toronto Blessing, Brownsvi&e

Sunday, May 20, 12

Expect Counterattack

Division among leaders is main one: Azusa St

“Gold, glory and the girls”: Sin tries to defile

Elitism and pride become greater temptations

Enemy wi& try to exploit any weakness we have

Sunday, May 20, 12

We Need One Another

Leaders must be more accountable to each other

A& must be honest about how we are doing

Sin must be dealt with quickly

A& wi& need more mercy -om each other

Sunday, May 20, 12

Kingdom Prayer & Love: 4:23-37

Bless what God is doing even if it brings opposition & personal loss.

Bless those who persecute us. Give good for evil

Expect to be fi&ed over and over by the Spirit

Generous love reveals the Kingdom

Sunday, May 20, 12

Come Holy Spirit...Let’s pray for one another....

Sunday, May 20, 12