Main Point: The Word of God will not be stopped by ruthless rulers.

1.      Herod’s Rage (Acts 12:1–5)

a.      Acts 12:1 – The Anger of Herod

b.      Acts 12:3 – The Arrest of Peter

c.       Acts 12:3–4 – The Alliance with the Jews

d.      Acts 12:5 – The Appeal of the Church

2.      The Lord’s Rescue (Acts 12:6–19)

a.      Acts 12:6–11 – Peter’s Rescue

b.      Acts 12:12–17 – Peter’s Return

c.       Acts 12:18–19 – Herod’s Revenge

3.      Herod’s Execution (Acts 12:20–23)

a.      Acts 12:20 – Herod’s Enmity

b.      Acts 12:21–22 – Herod’s Exaltation

c.       Acts 12:23 – Herod’s Execution

4.      The Word’s Expansion (Acts 12:24–25)

a.      Acts 12:23–24 – Mission Prosperity

b.      Acts 12:25 – Mission Preparation