Act 2, Romans 11, Ephesians 4

 Homiletics                                                       Study: Revelation                               

Lesson    7                                     Passage:    Acts 2, Romans 11, Ephesians 4

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Foundations; Day of Pentecost call to Repentance (Acts 2) 1. Apostles filled with the Spirit (1-4) a. Together in one place (1) b. Sound like blowing wind, tongues of fire rested on them (2-3) c. Filed with Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues (4) 2. Crowd came together and heard in their own tongues and amazed (5-13) 3. Peter preached quoting Joel telling of Spirit (14-21) 4. Peter tells fellow Israelites of Jesus they persecuted and God raised from the dead (22-28) 5. Peter tells fellow Israelites of David’s prophecy of Jesus Lord and Messiah (29-36) 6. Crowd cut to the heart and asks what should they do (37) 7. Response from Peter was to “repent and be baptized in name of Jesus” (38-41) 8. They devoted themselves to apostles teaching, supporting each other and adding to their number daily (42-47)

Inclusive; Abraham’s Decedents and Gentiles call to unity (Romans 11) 1. Question: did God reject His people - No; a remnant chosen by Grace (1-10) 2. Question: Did they stumble beyond recovery – No; their transgression brings riches to the world and reconciliation to God (11-16) 3.  Consider: if natural branches are broken and we grafted as wild shoot you don’t support the root, but the root supports you. (17-20) 4. God did not spare natural branches; He won’t spare wild branches. (21- a. Kindness should bring kindness God is able to restore those who do not persist in unbelief (23) b. The natural branches can readily grafted into their own root (24) c. Reminder not to be conceited allowing Israel to come in (25-27) 5. God’s gifts are irrevocable; He does have mercy on disobedience (28-32) 6. All things are from God and the depth of riches in the wisdom and knowledge of him. (33-36)

Oneness; Call to Christlikeness (Ephesians 4) 1. Live a life worthy calling you received in the unity of the Spirit (1-5) 2. Grace is apportioned by Christ (6-13) a. Christ came from heaven to earth (9-10) b. Christ gave some to equip His people (11) c. For works of service to build up Body of Christ (12) d. Bringing unity of faith and full measure of faith (13) 3. No longer infants but mature speaking truth in love as body of Christ (14-16) 4. Live not as Gentiles but put off your old self and new self created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness (20-24) 5. Put off ungodly behavior; don’t grieve the Holy Spirit and be kind and forgiving (25-32)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Foundations; Day of Pentecost call to Repentance	Acts 2
Inclusive; Abraham’s Decedents and Gentiles call to unity	Romans 11
Oneness; Call to Christlikeness	Ephesians 4

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

Church from Pentecost repentance, Gentile Spirit-filled graft worthy of calling

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATLT the body of Christ comes in repentance dependent on His sustaining power and made holy to be used by the Spirit for His purposes

Specific Application Questions

When have you asked, what must I do to be saved? How are you praising God for His work of salvation in you?

Where is your heart? In what areas are you arrogant or consider yourself superior? How will you take them to Jesus?

Where is there disunity of faith with others? In what ways can you be more kind and compassionate?

Principles to Remember                                                                                                                                           

Christ provided the answer to sin

We are to be rooted in Christ

We are to walk worthy of our calling in Christ

Characteristic of God

Salvation

Theme

We as the church are rooted in the truth of Jesus and are to live out holy lives in unity with Him and His church

 

Revelation 3:7-22

 Homiletics                                                       Study: Revelation                               

Lesson    6                                              Passage:    Revelation 3:7-22

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Words of Holy and True to Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7-10) 1. Words of him who is holy and True; who holds the key of David (7a, b) a. What he opens no one can shut (7c) b. What he shuts no one can open (7d) 2. Jesus knowing their deeds before you there is an open door no one can shut. (8a) a. Possessing little strength you kept my word (8b) b. Have not denied my name(8c) 3. Jesus will make those in the synagogue of Satan, claiming to be Jews (the liars) come and fall at your feet acknowledging that I have loved your (9) 4. Since you have kept Jesus’ commands to endure patiently, you’ll be kept from the hour of trial testing earth (10)

Words of Ruler to Laodicea (Revelation 3:14-20) 1. Word of the Amen, the faithful and true witness ruler of God’s creation (14) 2. Jesus knows deeds you are neither hot nor cold; I wish you were either (15) 3.  Because you are neither hot or cold, I am about to spit you out of my mouth (16) 4. You say “I am rich” and don’t need a thing (17) a. You don’t realize you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked (17b) b. Buy refined gold in fire to become rich (18a) c. White clothes to wear to cover your nakedness (18b) d. Salve for your eyes so you can see (18c) 5. Those I love, I will rebuke and discipline; be earnest and repent (19) 6. I’m here standing at the door and knocking. If you hear my voice and open the door I’ll come in and we’ll eat with each other… fellowship (20)

Words to Victorious (Revelation 3:11-13;22-23) 1. Jesus is coming soon – Hold on to what you have keeping the crown no one can take (11) 2. Victorious will be a pillar of the temple of God (12a) 3. Jesus will never leave it and write on it the name of God, name of the city… the new Jerusalem (12b) a. New Jerusalem is coming from heaven sent by God (12c) b. Jesus’ new name will be written (12d) 5. To the victorious, will be given the right to sit with Jesus on the throne; just as victorious Jesus sat down with His Father (21) 6. Whoever has ears let them hear what the spirit says to the churches (13, 22)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Words of Holy and True to Philadelphia	Revelation 3:7-10
Words of Ruler to Laodicea	Revelation 3:14-20
Words to Victorious	Revelation 3:11-13; 22-23

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

Words to Philadelphia and Laodicea with Jesus’ encouragement to victorious

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATLT Jesus knows us, recognizes our faithfulness and expresses His love by recognizing faithfulness and disciplines to bring to fellowship with Him

Specific Application Questions

In what ways are you keeping God’s word in your life?  Where do you need strength for patient endurance?

Where is your faithfulness lukewarm?  How are your eyes open to the richness in Jesus?

How are you experiencing victory in Jesus now?

Principles to Remember                                                                                                                                           

Jesus opens the door no one can shut

Those that Jesus loves he will rebuke and discipline

Victorious will sit with Jesus.

Characteristic of God

Holds the key to Heaven

Theme

Jesus knows our life situations and desires our faithfulness; faith is the key to heaven.

Revelation 2:12-3:6

 Homiletics                                                       Study: Revelation                               

Lesson     5                                              Passage:    Revelation 2:12-3:6

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Faithfulness; True to Jesus – Pergamum (Revelation 2:12-17) 1. Words of him having the sharp to double-edged sword (2:12) 2. Jesus knows where we live and location of Satan’s throne. a. Yet are true to Jesus name (2:13a) b. Didn’t renounce faith even in Antipas death (2:13b) c. Antipas, a faithful witness, put to death in Pergamum (2:13C) 3. Stuff held against you: (2:14-15) a. Some holding teaching of Balaam who entice sin (food offered to idols, and sexual immorality) (2:14) b. Holding teaching of Nicolaitans (2:15)  4. Call to repent; coming soon to fight against them with sword of my mouth (2:16) 5. Those with ears, hear the Victorious Spirit; you’ll  be given: (2:17) a. Hidden manna (2:17b) b. Stone with new name (2:17c) c. Name will be known only to the one who receives it (2:17d)

Deeds; Love and Faith – Thyatira (Revelation 2:18-28) 1. Word of the Son of God; eyes of blazing fire and feet of burnished bronze (2:18) 2. Jesus knows deeds, love, faith, service, perseverance and doing more than at first (2:19) 3.  Stuff held against you: (2:20) a. Tolerate Jezebel (claims to be a prophet) (2:20b) b. Her teaching misleads to sexual immorality (2:20c) c. Eating food offered to idols (2:20d) 4. She is unwilling to repent and cast on bed of suffering and those committing adultery suffer as well unless they repent (2:21-22) 5. Her children will be struck dead; then churches will know that it is Jesus who searches hearts and minds (2:23) 6. Encouragement to faithful to hold on… victorious will have authority over nations and morning star. (2:24-27) 7. Those with ears, hear what Spirit says to churches (2:28)

Reputation; Strengthen what remains -- Sardis (Revelation 3:1-6) 1. Words of him holding seven spirits and seven stars (3:1a) 2. Jesus knows deeds; your reputation of being alive, but dead (3:1b) 3. Wake up, strengthen what’s left before it dies; your deeds are unfinished (3:2) a. Remember what you received and heard (3:3a) b. Hold Fast and repent (3:3b) c. Those who don’t wake up. Jesus will come unexpectedly (3:3c) 5. Yet those without soiled clothes, they will walk with Jesus and worthy (3:4) 6. One who is victorious be dressed in white and their name will be forever in book of life (3:5) 7. Those with ears, hear what Spirit says to churches (3:6)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Faithfulness; True to Jesus – Pergamum	Revelation 2:12-17
Deeds; Love and Faith – Thyatira	Revelation 2:18-28
Reputation; Strengthen what remains -- Sardis	Revelation 3:1-6

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

Pergamum, Thyatira, and Sardis challenged to faithfulness; victory is rewarded

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATLT Jesus knows our hearts and minds; time is short and life with Jesus is our reward

Specific Application Questions

How are you being that faithful witness? What needs to change to be victorious?

What sinfulness do you tolerate? What thoughts (heart and mind) should you put aside?

What part of your faith walk with Jesus needs to be strengthened? How will you make the needed changes?

Principles to Remember                                                                                                                                           

Faithfulness is remaining true to our walk with Jesus

Love and Faith matures as we walk with Jesus

Walking with Jesus brings worthy followers

Characteristic of God

Coming Soon

Theme

Churches in Pergamum, Thyatira and Sardis strengths and weakness acknowledged; victorious are rewarded

 

 

Revelation 2:1-11

 Homiletics                                                       Study: Revelation                               

Lesson     4                                              Passage:    Revelation 2:1-11

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Perseverance Recognition (Revelation 2:1-3) 1. Jesus attributes described – One who holds seven stars and walks among seven golden lampstands (2:1) 2. Jesus knows Ephesians a. Hard work and perseverance (2:2a) b. Don’t tolerate wicked people (2:2b) c. You tested those who claim to be apostles and found them false (2:2C 3. Persevered and endured hardship and not grown weary. (2:3)

Call to Renew “first love” (Revelation 2:4-7) 1. Faith Findings - Forsaken love you had at first (2:4) 2. Call to Repent and love (2:5a) 3.  Without repentance your lampstand will be removed (2:5b) 4. In your favor you hate practices of Nicolaitans (2:6) 5. Hear the words of the Spirit and you’ll eat from the tree of life (2:7)

Victory over Afflictions and Poverty (Revelation 2:8-11) 1. Jesus attributes described – First and last; died and came to life again (2:8) 2. In afflictions and poverty; Smyrna church is rich (2:9a) 3. Knowledge of those who claim to be Jews but not; Satan’s own (2:9b) 4. Don’t be afraid of sufferings (2:10a,b) a. Prison for some to test (2:10a) b. Suffer persecution for ten days (2:10b) 5. Be faithful to point of death and receive victor’s crown (2:10c) 6. Hear the words of the Spirit; victorious will not be hurt by second death (11)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Perseverance Recognition	Revelation 2:1-3
Call to Renew “first love”	Revelation 2:4-7
Victory over Afflictions and Poverty	Revelation 2:8-11

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

Ephesus and Smyrna church known;  called to love and endure

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATLT that our actions are seen by God and we are encouraged to faith and endurance

Specific Application Questions

In what ways are you being challenged and where are you going for solutions?

How is joy in Jesus expressed in your life?

Where is there uncertainty in your challenges? What do you need to turn over to Jesus?

Principles to Remember                                                                                                                                           

Jesus holds the key

Jesus holds the Key to Life

Jesus is the source of victory

Characteristic of God

All knowing

Theme

Churches of Ephesus and Smyrna are recognized for perseverance and endurance and challenged to live victoriously.