Sermon Date

April 26, 2026

Scripture

Acts 9:1-22; Matthew 28:19-20

Speaker

Pastor Brent Briggs

Outline: -(Acts 7:58) The stoning of Stephen -Rabbi: trained in Jewish Law and tradition. Leads congregation. Chief religious leader in synagogue. - Qualified to interpret Jewish Law. -- Term used as a title of respect or honor -(Philippians 3:5) -Acts 9:1-22 -Roman Citizen: freedom from torture - right to a fair trial - right to appeal to emperor -“Saul” when ministering to Jews (means “prayed for”) -“Paul” when ministering to Gentiles (means “small, humble”) -Complacent: marked by satisfaction with status quo especially when unaware of dangers or deficiencies. -Matthew 28:19-20 -(2 Timothy 2:2) What you have heard from me … entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also -4-generation Model -(Acts 16:9-10) Paul’s trip to Europe -(Acts 20:1-3) Paul’s trip to Macedonia -False Gods of Greece: -Aphrodite: -Apollo: -Poseidon: -1 Corinthians 8:5-6 -Many others…