Acts - The Unstoppable Church - Acts 13-14

Homiletics                                             Study – Acts & Letter of Apostles

Lesson     11                                                     Passage: Acts 13-14

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Church in Antioch under direction of Holy Spirit sends Paul and Barnabas as Missionaries (Acts 13:1-6a) a. Holy Spirit leads to setting apart Paul and Barnabas as missionaries (1-3) b. Paul and Barnabas travel to Cyprus to Paphos  (4-6a) c. Paul encounters sand confronts sorcerer while sharing Jesus to proconsul (6b-12) d. Suffer for right, doing good; Christ our example (13-22)

Paul and Barnabas preach promised savior Jesus to Paphos, Perga, Iconium, Lystra and Derbe (Acts 13:6b-14:21A ) a. Paul encounters sand confronts sorcerer while sharing Jesus to proconsul (6b-12) b. Paul and companions travel to Pisidian Antioch sharing God’s hand in Israel’s history leading to Jesus (13-41) c. Next Sabbath Pisidian teaching leads to Jewish jealousy and persecution of Paul and Barnabas; but joy in Holy Spirit (42-52) d. In Iconium, Paul and Barnabas speaking Jesus bring belief, and plots to stone them (14:1-5) e. In Lystra and Derbe, lame healed bringing false recognition as gods (6-18) f. Jews came causing some to stone Paul, and Paul returns to city. (19-20) g. Paul and Barnabas preached in Derbe (21)

Paul and Barnabas return to Antioch sharing God’s work through them  (Acts 14:21B-28) a. Paul and Barnabas strengthened and encourage disciples in faith and appoint elders (21b-23) b.  Paul and Barnabas return from mission trip to Antioch (24-26) c. Paul and Barnabas reported back God’s work through their trip (27-28)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Church in Antioch under the direction of Holy Spirit sends Paul and Barnabas as Missionaries	Acts 13:1-6a
Paul and Barnabas preach promised savior Jesus to Paphos, Perga, Iconium, Lystra  and Derbe	Acts 13:6b-14;21a
Paul and Barnabas return to Antioch sharing God’s work through them	Acts 14:21B-28

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

Paul and Barnabas first mission brings converts, conflict and joy.

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATLT the Holy Spirit enables success in the Lord; along the way there will be troubles that cause reliance in Him.

Specific Application Questions

1	How are you relying on the Holy Spirit to guide you?
2	What do you rely on in trouble? How can you give glory to God in good and difficult times?
3	How can you encourage others in their faith? What actions should you be taking?

Principles to Remember

1	Holy Spirit directs our path in our life journey
2	There will be troubles along with success
3	Our life story can encourage others in faith

Characteristic of God

Our Guide

Theme

Holy Spirit is central to our approach to ministry for Christ

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 - 1 Peter 3-5

Homiletics                                             Study – Acts & Letter of Apostles

Lesson     10                                                     Passage: 1 Peter 3-5

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Christian Relationships Instructions (1 Peter 3) a. Wife’s behavior in spousal relationship is of great worth to God; no fear (1-6) b. Husbands are to be considerate and respect of life partner; no hinderance in prayers  (7) c. In all relationships be like-minded, love, be compassionate and humble; a blessing (8-12) d. Suffer for right, doing good; Christ our example (13-22)

Christian Life Attitude Instructions  (1 Peter 4) a. Have the attitude of Christ and live according to the Spirit (1-6) b. Love and serve each other; be stewards of God’s grace (7-11) d. We will be tested; don’t be surprised (12-14) e. If we suffer as Christians; don’t be ashamed (15-16) f. Judgment will come; obey the Gospel and commit to Creator and do good (17-19)

Christian Church Authority Instructions (1 Peter 5) a. Elders are to care for the flock and watch over them (1-4) b.  Younger Christians submit to elders (5) c. Be humble cast our cares on God because he cares for us (6-7) d. Be alert and sober; God will supply making us strong, firm and steadfast in faith (8-11) e. God’s grace; stand fast in it. 12-13)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Christian Relationships Instructions	1 Peter 3
Christian Life Attitude Instructions	1 Peter 4
Christian Church Authority Instructions	1 Peter 5

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

Peter instructs on Christian relationships, attitudes and authority in church.

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL that our Christian life focus and attitudes are important to a faithful walk with God.

Specific Application Questions

1	Where do you honor your spouse and reflect Christ in you?  What changes need to be made to more accurately reflect Christ?
2	How is your attitude toward others?  Is there things you could do to be more gracious to others?
3	What cares do you face that need to turn over to God?

Principles to Remember

1	Our relationships should reflect our faith
2	Our attitudes are tested in suffering
3	God cares for us and will handle our anxieties.

Characteristic of God

Our Example

Theme

Our faith is reflected in relationships, attitudes and our respect for each other.

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 - Unstoppable Church - 1 Peter 1-2

Homiletics                                             Study – Acts & Letter of Apostles

Lesson     9                                             Passage: 1 Peter 1-2

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Peter describes the Inheritance of grace in Jesus Christ (1 Peter 1:1-12) a. Peter identifies and greets the addressee of his letter  (1-3) b. Peter praises God for great merch and hope in Jesus (4-5) c. Peter describes the reason to rejoice in trials (6-10) d. Salvation was pointed to by prophets and angels (11-12)

Peter describes the mindset of life lived in hope and grace (1 Peter 1:13-25) a. Set hope on grace revealed in Christ (13) b. Live obedient holy  lives (14-16) c. Live as redeemed foreigners not with perishable things (17-18) d. Jesus was chosen before the creation of the world as our hope in God (19-21) e. Born again in the imperishable living word of God (22-25)

Peter shares life based on Jesus the cornerstone (1 Peter 2) a. Grow up in salvation; God is good (1-2) b.  Coming to the living stone, as living stones built on Jesus our cornerstone (3-6) c. Those who do not believe disobey the message (7-8) d. Believers are God’s special possession receiving mercy (9-10) e. For God’s sake submit to human authority; providing an example (11-20) f. Example is Jesus who is the overseer of your souls (21-25)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Peter describes Inheritance of grace in Jesus Christ	1 Peter 1:1-13
Peter describes mindset of life lived in hope and grace	1 Peter 1:14-25
Peter shares life based on Jesus the cornerstone	2 Peter

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

Peter describes our inheritance, hope, grace in Jesus our cornerstone.

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL that our Christian walk follows Christ our hope and cornerstone of faith.

Specific Application Questions

1	How do you recognized the inheritance given to you in Jesus Christ?
2	What do you think about?  Is it faith based or worldly?  What do you need to turn over to Christ?
3	What do you your base your life decisions?  Is it God-honoring?

Principles to Remember

1	We have an eternal inheritance in Christ.
2	Our thinking should be on eternal things.
3	Our cornerstone of life is in Jesus.

Characteristic of God

Eternal God

Theme

Peter gives life focus looking beyond here and now to all of eternity.

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