Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Study of Revelation - Acts 2, Romans 11, Ephesians 4

Homiletics                                             Study of Revelation
Lesson     7                                            Passage: Acts 2, Romans 11, Ephesians 4

Content (List of Topics or Events)
Pentecost telling of Israelites of Jesus as Messiah and Lord (Acts 2)
a. Jews came together in Jerusalem; see & hear Spirit filled disciples (1-13)
b. Peter retells Joel’s prophecy and current application (14-21)
 c. Peter tells Israelites of Jesus; the Messiah (22-36)
d. Jews ask how to respond to Jesus – Repent and be saved (37-47)
God’s people a remnant along with grafted gentiles (Romans 11)
a. God’s people and remnant of grace and riches for Gentiles (1-12)
b. Gentiles grafted as Israelites broken off from root (13-27)
c. God’s gifts are irrevocable and His mercy is freely given (28-32)
d. The depth of riches, knowledge, judgments and paths – the basis of all things – glory forever (33-36)
God’s people are challenged to live a worthy, mature life reflecting Christ in us (Ephesians 4)
a. Grow up and assimilate Christ in you (1-16)
b. Put off your old self and put on righteousness and holiness (17-24)
c. Build each other up and forgive each other as Christ forgave you (25-32)


Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)
Division
Scripture
Pentecost telling of Israelites of Jesus as Messiah and Lord
Acts 2
God’s people a remnant along with grafted gentiles
Romans 11
God’s people are challenged to live a worthy, mature life reflecting Christ in us
Ephesians 4



Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)
Messiah Jesus proclaimed, branches described with call for Christian maturity

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)
CTATL God’s promises are irrevocable and His mercy endures for ever;  it is a call to live holy life building each other up as God’s chosen people.

Specific Application Questions
1.
How have responded to the good news in Jesus?
2.
God has shown mercy to you, how do you show mercy to others?
3.
In what ways are you living a life worthy of your calling?
4.
  

Principles to Remember

1.
Jesus is Messiah and Lord
2.
God’s promises are irrevocable; His mercy endures forever
3.
God call us to build each other in faith.
4.

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