Acts 11:19–30; 12:25–13:3 What happens when the Gospel reaches the least expected? Unlikely people become world changers through Christ. Unlikely DiversityThe Gospel embraces the unlikely. Unlikely UnityThe Gospel unites the unlikely. Unlikely MinistryThe Gospel pursues the unlikely. Takeaway: The Gospel is for every unlikely one of us.• “People sensed in their hearts that Jesus did not mock their respect for the sacred nor their clamor for an invincible Savior, and so they beat their sacred drums for him until the stars skipped and danced in the skies. After that dance, the stars weren’t little anymore. Christianity helped Africans to become renewed Africans, not re-made Europeans.” —Lamin Sanneh, Whose Religion is Christianity?
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Acts 11:19–30; 12:25–13:3 What happens when the Gospel reaches the least expected? Unlikely people become world changers through Christ. Unlikely DiversityThe Gospel embraces the unlikely. Unlikely UnityThe Gospel unites the unlikely. Unlikely MinistryThe Gospel pursues the unlikely. Takeaway: The Gospel is for every unlikely one of us.• “People sensed in their hearts that Jesus did not mock their respect for the sacred nor their clamor for an invincible Savior, and so they beat their sacred drums for him until the stars skipped and danced in the skies. After that dance, the stars weren’t little anymore. Christianity helped Africans to become renewed Africans, not re-made Europeans.” —Lamin Sanneh, Whose Religion is Christianity?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]The Book of Acts reveals how the life of Jesus is unstoppable, advancing through His people despite every form of opposition. Acts 5:17–42 answers the question of how Jesus works through us to change the world, showing a divine partnership between God’s power and our participation. This passage presents four key ingredients that demonstrate how we join Jesus on His mission. 1. Unexpected PowerThrough weakness, God reveals His strengthIn Acts 5, the apostles are imprisoned by jealous religious leaders for boldly preaching about Jesus. But during the night, an angel miraculously releases them and instructs them to return to the temple and keep proclaiming the message. Despite their weakness and powerlessness, God demonstrates His strength by freeing them and continuing His work through them. The apostles’ imprisonment becomes the stage for God’s unexpected and undeniable power. - Through weakness, God reveals His strength 2. Undaunted WitnessThrough obedience, God displays His supremacyWhen brought before the Sanhedrin, the apostles refuse to back down. They boldly declare that they must obey God rather than men and proclaim Jesus as the crucified and exalted Savior. Their courageous witness, empowered by the Holy Spirit, confronts their accusers with both truth and invitation. Despite pressure and threats, their obedience becomes a testimony to God's supreme authority and unmatched worth. 3. Unfading EnduranceThrough perseverance, God proves His purposesThe council is enraged and wants to kill the apostles, but Gamaliel, a respected Pharisee, advises caution. He points to past failed movements and argues that if this movement is from God, it cannot be stopped. His words prove prophetic, as the gospel spreads across the world, showing the endurance of God’s purposes through His people. The apostles keep showing up—faithfully living, proclaiming, and enduring—and through them, God proves the lasting truth of His mission. 4. Unquenchable JoyThrough suffering, God unveils His worthinessAfter being beaten and warned not to speak in Jesus’ name, the apostles leave rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer for Him. Their suffering doesn’t discourage them—it deepens their joy. It proves the authenticity of their faith, draws them closer to God, strengthens their character, and displays Jesus as their highest treasure. Their joy in suffering highlights the incomparable worth of Christ, who is more valuable than comfort, safety, or reputation. Takeaway: Through our weakness, obedience, perseverance, and suffering, the unstoppable life of Jesus continues to transform the world. We each have a role to play in bringing this life to others.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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Acts 11:19–30; 12:25–13:3 What happens when the Gospel reaches the least expected? Unlikely people become world changers through Christ. Unlikely DiversityThe Gospel embraces the unlikely. Unlikely UnityThe Gospel unites the unlikely. Unlikely MinistryThe Gospel pursues the unlikely. Takeaway: The Gospel is for every unlikely one of us.• “People sensed in their hearts that Jesus did not mock their respect for the sacred nor their clamor for an invincible Savior, and so they beat their sacred drums for him until the stars skipped and danced in the skies. After that dance, the stars weren’t little anymore. Christianity helped Africans to become renewed Africans, not re-made Europeans.” —Lamin Sanneh, Whose Religion is Christianity?
