Acts 12:1-25 (Part 1)

Acts 12:1-25 (Part 1)

Introduction

Kingdoms in conflict…the characteristics of the Kingship of Christ

I. God’s Providence

II. God’s Power

A. Prayer

B. Obedience

C. Evidence

He presented Himself alive to them after His suffering by many proofs (Acts 1:3)

III. God’s Punishment

“…[He] put on a robe made of silver throughout, of altogether wonderful weaving…the silver shone and glittered wonderfully when the sun’s first rays fell on it, and its resplendence inspired a sort of fear and trembling in those who gazed on it. Immediately his flatterers called out…using language which boded him no good for they addressed him as a god…He did not rebuke them or repudiate their impious flattery…He was seized by a severe pain in his belly…and he died.” —Flavius Josephus (37-100AD)

Conclusion: God’s Patience…