Lesson Outline
The witness in Jerusalem (Acts 1:1–6:7)The expectation of the chosen (Acts 1:1–2:47)The expansion of the Church (Acts 3:1-6:7)Opposition to the Church (Acts 3:1-4:31)Correction in the Church (Acts 4:32-5:11)Progression of the Church (Acts 5:12-42)The authentication of the Apostles (Acts 5:12-16)The second detention and release of the Apostles (Acts 5:17-20)The examination and defense of the Apostles (Acts 5:21-32)The rearrest of the apostles (Acts 5:21-26)The high priest’s charge and the Apostles’ reply (Acts 5:27-32)The liberation of the Apostles (Acts 5:33-42)The court’s decision (Acts 5:33-40)The Apostles’ public witness (Acts 5:41-42)Conclusion and application