The Peace and Joy of Persecution
Acts 5:17-42

Purpose: There is peace and joy to be found in the midst of persecution.

1. The Persecution and Vindication of the Apostles (Acts 5:17-21a)

    

    

2. The Embarrassed Surprise of the Authorities (Acts 5:21b-25)

    

    

3. The Apostles’ Peaceful Response (Acts 5:26)

    

    

4. The Continued Witness of the Apostles (Acts 5:27-32)

    

    

5. The Practical Wisdom of Gamaliel (Acts 5:33-39)

    

    

6. The Increased Persecution of the Apostles (Acts 5:40)

    

    

7. The Apostles’ Joyful Response (Acts 5:41-42)

When we trust the LORD, peace is found in persecution, and persecution becomes a cause for joy.