Topics: Phillip teaches Scripture in context; a life of rejoicing in Christ; Saul’s threats and murders in the name of religion; Saul’s conversion is a type of Israel’s.
Acts 8:29-9:9 Phillip, the Ethiopian, and Saul
Acts 8:9-28 Philip’s Work in Samaria and a Solitary Place
Topics: Faith and Joy; Growth, Failure, and More Growth; One nation under God through Peter’s hands; Modern Christianity and money; The story of Simeon; An Ethiopian studying Scripture on a quiet road.
Acts 7:51-8:8 Stephen’s Assassination, Saul’s Violation of Women, and Philip’s Work in Samaria
Topics: What does it mean to clash with the holy spirit?; Stephen’s assassination; Where did Stephen go when he died?; Meet Saul, the mad killer and abuser of women in the name of religion; Philip in Samaria.
Acts 7:17-50 Stephens Address Parts 2 and 3: The Exodus and Prophets Portion
Topics: Promises and timing; Moses as a type of Christ; What is an ecclesia?; Mixing God’s truth with idolatry – Israel and Christendom’s great error; The false god of eternal torment; Is a local church God’s house?
Acts 7:1-16 Stephen’s Address Part 1: The Genesis Portion
Topics: The God of Glory vs. idols; What is the platform for Abraham’s feet?; Resurrection and God’s promises; Corrupt governance vs. God’s service; Jealousy governs the hearts of corrupt leaders; Joseph, a type of Christ.
Acts 6:1-15 Grace and Power: Caring for Widows and Winning Debates
Topics: The parable of the householder and Acts; God’s government takes care of widows; Stephen wins a debate; the corrupt resort to corrupt measures; the corrupt will believe any conspiracy theory that suits their prejudice.