Big Idea: The church’s witness keeps on going at all times and in all places
The witness of a good reputation (28:17-22)
The witness of a bold message (28:23-28)
The witness of a faithful presence (28:30-31)
Overcoming to Witness (Acts 27:1-28:16)
Big Idea: Jesus overcomes every obstacle for those he sends to witness
1. Jesus protects through a storm and a shipwreck (27:1-44)
2. Jesus heals from a snake bite and a fever (28:1-10)
3. Jesus delivers Paul to his promised destination (28:11-16)
Faithful Witnessing (Acts 23:12-26:32)
Big Idea: Successful witnessing is faithful witnessing
1. Like Felix, some people are alarmed but unrepentant (24:1-27)
2. Like Festus, some people are curious but self-centered (25:1-27)
3. Like Agrippa, some people are knowledgeable but hard-hearted (26:1-32)
4. But like Paul, our job is to faithfully tell others about Jesus and pray they would believe the gospel (26:29)
Courage to Witness (Acts 21:17-23:11)
Big Idea: Jesus gives us courage to witness even through intolerance, injustice and violence
1. Paul pursues unity (21:17-26)
2. Paul faces intolerance (21:27-22:22)
3. Paul suffers injustice (22:23-23:5)
4. Paul is threatened by violence (23:6-10)
5. Jesus encourages Paul to keep witnessing (23:11)