1. (Acts 5:40-42) Rejoicing to Suffer Shame for His Name (Acts 5:40-42) I. What Led Them To This Point? A. They witnessed Christ (Acts 1:9-11). B. They had received the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-4). C. They preached in Jesus’ name (Acts 2:14-39). D. They had healed a lame man (Acts 3:1-10).

2. I. What Led Them To This Point? E. They were arrested & brought before the council (Acts 4:1-3; Acts 4:7-13). 1. They Identify Themselves as Disciples of Christ. 1. They Identify Themselves as Disciples of Christ. 2. They Speak the Truth About Right & Wrong. 2. They Speak the Truth About Right & Wrong. 3. They Proclaim Jesus As the Way. 3. They Proclaim Jesus As the Way. (Acts 5:40-42) Rejoicing to Suffer Shame for His Name (Acts 5:40-42)

3. II. What Was It About These Men? (Acts 4:13) A. They had boldness. B. Not because of their education. C. Not because of their training. D. They had “been with Jesus.” (Acts 5:40-42) Rejoicing to Suffer Shame for His Name (Acts 5:40-42)

4. III. Where Did This Lead Them? A. They stood up for truth. B. They were threatened. C. They prayed for boldness (Acts 4:23-31). D. Their faith spread (Acts 5:14). (Acts 5:40-42) Rejoicing to Suffer Shame for His Name (Acts 5:40-42)

5. IV. What Were the Consequences? A. Leaders angry & imprisoned them (Acts 5:17-18). B. Freed from prison by an angel (Acts 5:19). C. They teach openly again (Acts 5:20-25). (Acts 5:40-42) Rejoicing to Suffer Shame for His Name (Acts 5:40-42)

6. IV. What Were the Consequences? D. They are brought before the council again (Acts 5:26-32). 1. They Identify Themselves as Disciples of Christ. 2. They Speak the Truth About Right & Wrong. 3. They Proclaim Jesus As the Way. (Acts 5:40-42) Rejoicing to Suffer Shame for His Name (Acts 5:40-42)

7. V. Questions For Our Lives. A. Can people around us see that we have “been with Jesus”? A. Can people around us see that we have “been with Jesus”? B. Do we rejoice to suffer shame for His name? (James 1:2-4; I Peter 4:3-5). B. Do we rejoice to suffer shame for His name? (James 1:2-4; I Peter 4:3-5). C. Are we committed to obey God no matter what? (Luke 21:12-19). C. Are we committed to obey God no matter what? (Luke 21:12-19). (Acts 5:40-42) Rejoicing to Suffer Shame for His Name (Acts 5:40-42)