-1- Religious zeal by itself is worthless. We must be in relationship with God through Jesus. -2- God calls us to serve and speak.

When you stand falsely accused, trust God and bear witness for Him. -Keep calm and pray. Keep calm and witness.-

If the Holy Spirit is speaking to you, you must respond now, because a convenient time will never come.

-1- False accusations are part of life in a fallen world, but God is faithful. -2- Spirit-filled people talk about Jesus.

Our greatest barrier to knowing God better may be how much we know about how much God knows us.----1. He loves to help the needy.----2. He shows mercy to those who don't deserve it.----3. He tempers His wrath.----4. He forgives all of our sins.----5. He understands our weakness.----6. He remembers that we are dust.----7. He links us with eternity by linking us to Himself.

The shepherds -1- heard, -2- obeyed, -3- saw, and -4- told.

-1- Do you see everyone as equal before God- -2- Are you an adopted child of God and therefore a citizen of God-s kingdom-

Outline--Paul-s Credentials -vv. 1-5---Paul-s Conversion -vv. 6-11---Paul-s Commission -vv. 12-16-----Main Points--1. Are you sharing your testimony- --2. Are you saved- --3. Are you obeying God-s will---4. Are you baptized-

-1- Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock. -2- Watch and warn everyone all the time. -3- God and His Word are enough.

-1- When should we meet together as a church- -2- Why should we meet together as a church- -3- What should we do when we meet together as a church-