This Gospel message of salvation has continued to be spread to all people; sometimes quickly, but often with inconsistency.

1. THE CHURCH BEGAN WITH A POWERFUL B_______ OF GROWTH.
   1. The great round-up of S_______ began in God’s timing.
   2. The church E____________ into existence in Jerusalem.
   3. The head-count was constantly R________. Acts 2:47; 5:14
2. THE CHURCH’S GROWTH SPURT WAS ABOUT TO GO B______.
   1. Total failure was avoided when D__________ were ordained.
   2. The Apostles were only fulfilling 1^st part of their Acts 1:8; John 3:16
   3. God had to S_______ up the church, allowing Stephen’s death.
   4. God used the H________ of His enemies to motivate the church. God had more plans.
3. THE CHURCH SCATTERED WITH THE MESSAGE OF NEW L_____. Romans 8:28
   1. Satan’s effort to stop and D__________ the church helped God’s plan.
   2. The scattered believers continued to T______ about Jesus.
   3. Even through their H_____________, they shared the Gospel.
   4. God allowed S________ to crack the whip over His chosen ones.

Will we MOVE OUT into our surroundings to reach as many people as possible? Let’s pray that we not face some terrible persecution that God would SHAKE US AWAKE to our Calling.