Church notes - 3rd March 2019
Psalm 146
Acts 6 - 8
Overly bureaucratic organisation - A perfect description of modern governments, and of the Sanhedrin.
Acts 7:54 - 8:1
What Stephen had did - He had told them the truth such that it exposed a raw nerve. They were afraid of change.
Acts 6:1 - 7
Stephen was amongst those chosen.
The early church wasn't afraid to shift its structure. It is tragic when churches are unable to shift focus to deal with needs which God wants them to deal with.
Acts 5:8 - 15
Stephen was filled with the Spirit.
Acts 7
The History of Israel
Acts 6:14
Those in the Sanhedrin were afraid of change. Stephen's idea of change was offensive to them. Jesus' teachings require change. God had changed them through their history from Abraham onwards.
Stephen's perspective of history pointed a finger of accusation at them. Therefore they rejected Jesus, signing their own spiritual death warrent.
Acts 8:1
Saul was approving the stoning.
1 Timothy 1:15
The worst of sinners because he had persecuted the Chuch.
1 Timothy 1:16
The result: a life of purpose and hope
Emergent from the tragedy: a picture of hope.
100% Hope
Prayer - unborn baby Miracle has internal deformities
Declaration: A miracle for Miracle
Ezekiel 37:1 - 14
Stand firm on God's promises!
Don't give up. God is in you!