Acts - The Unstoppable Church - Acts 3-4

Homiletics                                             Study – Acts & Letter of Apostles

Lesson     3                                             Passage: Acts 3-4

Content (List of Topics or Events)

In the name of Jesus, Peter and John Heal lame man (Acts 3) a. Lame man at temple Beautiful begging for money (1-5) b. Peter heals lame man in name of Jesus Christ causing amazement in witnesses (6-10) c. Peter shares Jesus as the cause for healing (11-16) d. Peter calls for repentance and healing from sin (17-26)

Peter and John boldly defend act of kindness to priests and elders (Acts 4:1-22) a. Priest, temple guard and Sadducees disturbed and seized Peter and John for teaching  (1- 4) b. Peter and John questioned  (5-7) c. Peter responds boldly explaining  salvation in only Jesus (8-12) d. Conferring priests and elders command Peter and John not to speak or teach Jesus (13-22)

Prayer for boldness to speak truth brings unity (Acts 4:23-36) a. Peter and John report to followers the instructions of Priests and elders (23) b.  Prayer recognizing God and for boldness 24-30) c. Response to prayer was Holy Spirit and boldness to speak word of God (31) d. Believer unity in speaking and acting on God’s grace (32-37)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

In the name of Jesus, Peter and John Heal lame man	Acts 3
Peter and John boldly defend act of kindness to priests and elders	Acts 4:1-22
Prayer for boldness to speak truth brings unity	Acts 4:23-37

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

Jesus shared through healing, defense and believers unity in Spirit

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL that Jesus must be proclaimed  boldly in all aspect of our lives

Specific Application Questions

1	What are physical healing do you need to take to God?
2	What conviction do you have about Jesus? How are you going to share this truth?
3	What is your truth about God?  What actions do you need to take to become Jesus hands and feet to others?

Principles to Remember

1	Jesus heal us from the inside out
2	Speaking boldly for Jesus has an impact
3	Living in unity is God’s plan for His people.

Characteristic of God

Salvation

Theme 

Salvation is found in no one else but Jesus.

God’s Word  - What’s happening?

God’s Heart – What does God care about?

Today’s World – How does this connect to what is happening in my world today?

ACTS - The Unstoppable Church - Acts 2

Homiletics                                             Study – Acts & Letter of Apostles

Lesson     2                                             Passage: Acts 2

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Pentecost – The setting and the Holy Spirit coming upon them (Acts 2:1-13) a. They were together in one place (1) b. Holy Spirit indwelling described (2-4) c. Holy Spirit seen in disciples by God fearing Jews (5-6) d. Dispersed audience amazement as each heard in the own language (7-11) e. Jewish audience amazed and perplexed; while some accused of being drunk with wine(12-13)

Pentecost – Peter’s Address  (Acts 2:14-36) a. Peter explains from Joel God’s Holy Spirit  (14-21) b. Peter describes Jesus of Nazareth as deliberate plan of sacrifice and resurrection  (22-24) c. Peter supports description of Jesus with David’s prophecy (25-32a) d. Holy Spirit witnessed was received from Father (32b-33) e. Jesus is God made Lord and Messiah (34-36)

Pentecost – Response to Truth (Acts 2:37-47) a. Question – What shall we do (37) b.  Call to action – Repent and be baptized with promised gift of Holy Spirit (38-39) c. Response – 3000 accepted message and were baptized (40-41) d. Living out faith brought others to faith (42-47)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Pentecost – The setting and the Holy Spirit coming upon them	Acts 2:1-13
Pentecost – Peter’s Address	Acts 2:14-36
Pentecost – Response to Truth	Acts 2:37-47

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

Pentecost brings Holy Spirit indwelling; Peter’s message with initial converts

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL that Salvation comes through Faith in Jesus; the Holy Spirit brings the truth of Jesus alive and requires a response.

Specific Application Questions

1	What are visible signs of the Holy Spirit in your life?
2	How are you telling others of the resurrected Jesus?
3	What actions is God calling you to do for Him?

Principles to Remember

1	Holy Spirit is visible and active in God’s followers.
2	Holy Spirit provides direction and enables our words
3	Holy Spirit convicts us.

Characteristic of God

Holy Spirit empowers

Theme

Boldness to declare the truth of Jesus comes from our dependence on the Holy Spirit.

God’s Word  - What’s happening?

God’s Heart – What does God care about?

Today’s World – How does this connect to what is happening in my world today?

ACTS - The Unstoppable Church - Acts 1

Homiletics                                             Study –Acts & Letter of Apostles

Lesson     1                                             Passage: Acts 1

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Jesus instructions to Apostles through Holy Spirit (Acts 1:1:9) a. Luke describes his writing of Jesus and His teaching through Holly Spirit (1-2) b. Jesus after suffering gave proofs to many over a period of 40 days that He was alive (3) c. Jesus tells them to wait in Jerusalem for the Father’s promised gift ( baptism of the Holy Spirit ) (4-5) d. Apostles ask about Israel, and Jesus describes Father’s authority over times and dates (6-7) e. Jesus tells of power when Holy Spirit comes and followers are to be His witnesses to ends of the earth (8-9)

Jesus taken up to heaven and followers are told of Jesus return and go back to Jerusalem  (Acts 1: 10-14) a. Two men in white tell of Jesus return (10-11) b. Apostles return to Jerusalem from Mount of Olives  (12) c. Those present in Upper Room were identified and they prayed constantly (13-14)

Knowing Jesus is criteria; replacing an Apostle (Acts 1:15-26) a. Peter speaks scripture spoken in Holy Spirit through David of Jesus’ betrayal (15-17) b.  Judas “field of blood” described (18-20a) c. Apostle selection criteria outlined (20b-22) d. Names of two (Barsabbas and Mattias) put forward (23) e. They prayed for God to guide and then cast lots in selecting Matthias (24-26)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Jesus instructions to Apostles through Holy Spirit	Acts 1:1:9
Jesus taken up to heaven and followers are told of Jesus return and go back to Jerusalem	Acts 1: 10-14
Knowing Jesus is criteria; replacing an Apostle	Acts 1:15-26

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

Resurrected Jesus instructs followers; His ascension brings Holy Spirit’s direction.

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL that Jesus will return and we are given us the Holy Spirit to guide us in sharing God’s kingdom with others.

Specific Application Questions

1	What work is Jesus preparing you to do for Him?  Are you listening and what is your response?
2	How are you gazing up to heaven and not engaged? What in you needs to change?
3	What are you praying about and are you waiting on God for the answer? Are you listening?

Principles to Remember

1	Holy Spirit impowers our service.
2	Holy Spirit guides our path
3	Holy Spirit points to our kingdom decisions

Characteristic of God

Triune God

Theme 

Jesus will return and His followers has His work to do.

God’s Word  - What’s happening?

God’s Heart – What does God care about?

Today’s World – How does this connect to what is happening in my world today?