Acts: Miracles with a Purpose

I. Communication of God's Word (v. 8)
A. The Man (Paul)
B. The Method (dialoged persuasively)
C. The Ministry (spoke boldly in the synagogue)
D. The Message (kingdom of God)
II. Confrontation (v. 9-10)
A. Some Jews Became Obstinate
B. Paul's Response (left synagogue, taught
in school of Tyrannus)
III. Confirmation (v. 11-12)
A. God does Miracles through Paul
B. note - 2 Corinthians 12:12
C. A Sign that Paul was God's Messenger
IV. Competition (v. 13-16)
A. Religious Fakes/Frauds Revealed
B. Frauds Beaten, they Flee
V. Conviction (v. 17-19)
A. People Respond
1. fear
2. confess their evil practices
3. repent
4. destroy their scrolls of sorcery
5. put their faith in Lord Jesus
VI. Culmination (v. 20)
Once they cleaned house, the word of God
spread widely and grew in power.