Disobeying Man to Serve God

Theme: Jesus' Disciples Disobey Mans' Orders to Preach Salvation in Christ's Name
I. Arrested for Good Deeds – vv. 1-12
A. The Rulers Take the Disciples Prisoner – vv. 1-4
B. Questioned about Whose Power Heals – vv. 5-7
C. Responding Through the Holy Spirit – vv. 8-12
II. Forbidden to Speak in Jesus' Name – vv. 13-22
A. Attempted Intimidation – vv. 13-17
B. It is Impossible not to Preach the Gospel – vv. 19-22
III. Prayer for Boldness to Speak – vv. 23-31
A. Realizing that God is in Control of the Raging Nations – vv. 23-26
B. Praying to Preach the Gospel Boldly – vv. 27-30
C. Given a Testimony of God's Blessing – v. 31