Scattering and Preaching

N.T.#840 "Scattering and Preaching"

July 24, 2026 

Acts 8

LET IT GLOW 

What happened after Stephen was stoned to death?

• There was great persecution against the Jerusalem church.
• The believers scattered through the regions of Judea and Samaria.
• Except for the apostles, they buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him and remained in Jerusalem. (verse 1-2)
• Saul made havock of the church by entering every house putting men and women in prison who were believers.  (verse 3)

Saul had papers of permission from the authority of the Sanhedrin and high priest. He smashed in doors and arrested believers in this new Christian sect.

Folks, this could happen to us eventually. If Muslims conquered America, they could do the same to us. Is our faith strong enough to survive?

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LET IT GROW 

The result of the persecution of Christians was the scattering of those who preached the Word. (verse 4)

Saul was trying to stamp out Christianity, but God had other plans for him. Saul hated Christianity, rejected Jesus, and persecuted Christians. 

We know how the rest of the story ends up-Saul is converted to Christ, becoming Paul, the greatest missionary the world has ever known. 

God used the wicked actions of unbelievers to fulfill His purpose. So hang in there my friend. Be a witness for Jesus wherever you are.

LET IT GO 

Keep the faith.

Serve and worship the Lord Jesus. Jesus is the only way to heaven. Believe in Him.

Reap the blessings.