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)
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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)
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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)
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Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)
Division
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Scripture
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Pentecost telling of Israelites of Jesus as Messiah and
Lord
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Acts 2
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God’s people a remnant along with grafted gentiles
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Romans 11
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God’s people are challenged to live a worthy, mature life
reflecting Christ in us
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Ephesians 4
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Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No
more than 10 words)
Messiah Jesus proclaimed, branches described with call for
Christian maturity
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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.
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Specific Application Questions
1.
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How have responded to the good news in Jesus?
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2.
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God has shown mercy to you, how do you show mercy to
others?
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3.
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In what ways are you living a life worthy of your calling?
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4.
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Principles to Remember
1.
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Jesus is Messiah and Lord
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2.
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God’s promises are irrevocable; His mercy endures forever
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3.
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God call us to build each other in faith.
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4.
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