Newbury Park First Christian Church
SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025
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Newbury Park First Christian Church
801 Knollwood Dr, Newbury Park, CA 91320, USA
Sunday 8:30 AM
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“Unstoppable”
Acts 5:12
To Be Continued | Week 10 | Ken LaMont
MAY 18, 2025
Acts 5:12-42
VALIDATE THE TRUTH (12-6)
Then the disciples went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked with them and confirmed his word by the signs that accompanied it. - Mark 16:20
OPPOSE THE TRUTH (17-28)
In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted
- 2 Timothy 3:12
PROCLAIM THE TRUTH (29-32)
Peter and the other apostles replied: “We must obey God rather than human beings! – Acts 5:29
AVOID THE TRUTH (33-39)
38 Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail. 39 But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God.” – Acts 5:38-39
SUFFER FOR THE TRUTH (40-42)
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven – Matthew 5:10
WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH THE TRUTH OF JESUS?
Acts 5:12
To Be Continued | Week 10 | Ken LaMont
MAY 18, 2025
Acts 5:12-42
VALIDATE THE TRUTH (12-6)
Then the disciples went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked with them and confirmed his word by the signs that accompanied it. - Mark 16:20
OPPOSE THE TRUTH (17-28)
In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted
- 2 Timothy 3:12
PROCLAIM THE TRUTH (29-32)
Peter and the other apostles replied: “We must obey God rather than human beings! – Acts 5:29
AVOID THE TRUTH (33-39)
38 Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail. 39 But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God.” – Acts 5:38-39
SUFFER FOR THE TRUTH (40-42)
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven – Matthew 5:10
WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH THE TRUTH OF JESUS?
LIFE GROUP DISCUSSION:
SHARE: Have you ever witnessed a miracle? How did it impact you? Do you think miracles are common today?
READ: Acts 5:12-16. Why do you think people were reluctant to join them? What do you think about the idea of people wanting Peter’s shadow to touch someone?
READ: Acts 5:17-21. Do you find it strange that people could heal others but then themselves end up in jail? What are your thoughts about angels?
READ: Acts 5:22-26 – How would you feel if you were one of the guards or one of the Sanhedrin when you discovered the jail cells empty?
READ: Acts 5:27-28. After the apostle’s jail-break, what questions would you ask them?
READ: Acts 5:29-32. Have you ever felt the tables were turned on you? What part of Peter’s proclamation stand out to you?
READ: Acts 5:33-39. Who do you think is a recognized religious authority today? What do you think about Gamaliel’s advice?
READ: Acts 5:40-42. Does the fact that after all this, the Apostles still get flogged?
SHARE: How do you feel the tension between the world and being a follower of Jesus? How does it impact your life?
SHARE: Have you ever witnessed a miracle? How did it impact you? Do you think miracles are common today?
READ: Acts 5:12-16. Why do you think people were reluctant to join them? What do you think about the idea of people wanting Peter’s shadow to touch someone?
READ: Acts 5:17-21. Do you find it strange that people could heal others but then themselves end up in jail? What are your thoughts about angels?
READ: Acts 5:22-26 – How would you feel if you were one of the guards or one of the Sanhedrin when you discovered the jail cells empty?
READ: Acts 5:27-28. After the apostle’s jail-break, what questions would you ask them?
READ: Acts 5:29-32. Have you ever felt the tables were turned on you? What part of Peter’s proclamation stand out to you?
READ: Acts 5:33-39. Who do you think is a recognized religious authority today? What do you think about Gamaliel’s advice?
READ: Acts 5:40-42. Does the fact that after all this, the Apostles still get flogged?
SHARE: How do you feel the tension between the world and being a follower of Jesus? How does it impact your life?