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The Book of Acts

[8] but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria,

and even to the remotest part of the earth.”

Acts 1:8

Overview of Acts

Chapters: 1-7

Gospel Spreads To: Jerusalem

Through: Apostles

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Overview of Acts

Chapters: 8-12

Gospel Spreads To: Samaritans & Gentiles

Through: Persecution

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Overview of Acts

Chapters: 13-20

Gospel Spreads To: Roman Empire

Through: Paul’s Journeys

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Overview of Acts

Chapters: 21-28

Gospel Spreads To: Rulers and Rome

Through: Paul’s Trials

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[30]  And he stayed two full years in his own rented quarters and was welcoming all who came to him, [31] preaching the kingdom of God and teaching concerning

the Lord Jesus Christ with all openness, unhindered.

Acts 28:30-31

One More Defense, in Rome

The Jewish leaders had questions.

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[21] They said to him, “We have neither received letters from

Judea concerning you, nor have any of the brethren come here

and reported or spoken anything bad about you.

Acts 28:21-22

[22] “But we desire to hear from you what your views are; for concerning this sect, it is known to us that it is spoken

against everywhere.”

Acts 28:21-22

[14] “But this I admit to you, that according to the Way which

they call a sect I do serve the God of our fathers, believing

everything that is in accordance with the Law and that is written

in the Prophets;

Acts 24:14

[22]  But Felix, having a more exact knowledge about the Way,

put them off, saying, “When Lysias the commander comes down, I will decide your case.”

Acts 24:22

The People of The Way

1) They have a special relationship with God.

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The People of The Way

2) They have a special relationship with each other.

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The People of The Way

3) They have a special mission from Jesus.

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