39 AD The Herods Herod the Great 72-4 BC Ruler when Jesus was born Herod Antipas 4 BC – 39 AD Killed John the Baptist Matthew 2:2 ruled after his father’s death in Jerusalem 1-2 Herod the King (Antipas) James is Marytered, Chruch awakens Mark 6:14 Ruled in Galilee Herod Philip Mark 6:17, Luke 3:1 ruled east of Jordan Peter is imprisoned 3-4 Herod’s plans 5 Reaction of the Church 6-17 God’s plan 18-19 Herod’s reaction
20-23 God removes Herod
24-25 Word of God spreads Barnabas and Saul return to Jerusalem
The Apostle Paul heard about two women in the church at Philippi who were not of the same mind and he exhorted these two prominent workers to “be of the same mind in the Lord,” he implied that they had been previously at variance. What caused the breach between these two, we are not told. Perhaps one had a more dominant personality than the other and received more attention. Whatever the dispute was, it became serious and hindered the work of the Lord, so he besought the two women to give up their differences and live at peace in the Lord. The only reference in the Bible.
Philippians 4:2I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.
They had aided Paul as he worked in Philippi, and now they were at odds.
Let’s agree to serve the Lord!
Philippians 4:3And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellow labourers, whose names are in the book of life.
Eunice (Joyous victory, she conquers) was the mother of Timothy. Born into the Jewish faith, she and her mother Lois accepted Christ as Messiah. They are credited with early training of Timothy.
2 Timothy 1:5When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.
Wife of Zacharias, mother of John the Baptist, cousin to Mary, mother of Jesus.
Her story is recorded in the Gospel of Luke 1. Key verses: Luke 1:5There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth. Luke 1:7 And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years. Luke 1:13 But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. Luke 1:24 And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying, Luke 1:36 And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren. Luke 1:40-41 And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth. And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: Luke 1:57 Now Elisabeth’s full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son. (John the Baptist)
Spreading the word 35 AD Ascension, Pentecost, Medicals, Persecution, Discipline, Deacons, Stephen … 8:1-4 Introduced to Saul (who watched Stephen being stoned) 1 He went after Jewish Believers, except the apostles. 2 Stephen gets buried 3-4 Saul made havock with the Jewish assemblies, causing them to scatter
8:5-40 The Gospel spreads beyond Jerusalem 5-8 Philip (a deacon ch 6) preforms many miracles, causing great joy 9-13 Simon the sorcerer (a Jew) becomes a believer 14-17 Apostles send Peter and John to Samaria 18-25 Simon wants to buy the power the apostles and Philip have 26-40 Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch Told by an Angel to go to Gaza Meets an Ethiopian (Jew) Philip instructed to ride with him Answers his questions, using Scripture (Isaiah 53), about Christ Eunuch responds “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God” Eunuch gets baptized and Philip finds himself in Azotus Passing thru he preaches in all cities till he arrives at Caesarea.
Her Hebrew name is Tabitha, was a believing Jew, who had died and Peter raised from death, fulfilling Mark 16:17-18.
Acts 9:36Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.
Acts 9:39Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.
Jesus is Lord – Back to Saul 37 AD 1-2 Saul attacks the Jewish Church 3-9 On the road to Damascus to continue his persecution He meets the Lord Jesus In Damascus, he spends 3 days, blind, no food or drink. (Sounds familiar 3 days/3 nights) 10-16 Ananias sees the Lord in a vision and instructed on how to deal with Saul. He’s not happy with what he hears. He questions God He made excuses 17 But he obeys and deals with Saul, according to the words of the Lord. 18-22 Saul believes, receives his sight, gets baptized. Straightway he preaches Christ in the Synagogues, that Christ is the Son of God. The Jews were amazed. But he continued proving Jesus is Christ, Son of God. 23-25 The Jews plot to kill him. But he escapes. 3 years later 38-39 AD Galatians 1:18 26 Goes to Jerusalem to see disciples, but they were afraid of him. 27-30 Barnabas (Ch 4) intervenes, brings Saul to the apostles and tells them what Saul was preaching. They take Saul to Caesarea and send him to Tarsus. Galatians 1:21 31 The Jewish churches (assembles) had rest. The fear of Saul was gone. 32-43 Peter’s ministry Heals Aeneas, raises Dorcas from the dead. Many Jews throughout Joppa believed in the Lord
Luke is the only one who records this event when the baby Jesus is presented in the temple according to the Law of Moses. Anna, Gracious; one who gives.
Luke 2:36-39 And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity; And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
It appears that Anna was a Law keeping Jew, who had been serving God all her life.
