SERMON NOTES

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INTRODUCTION

TEXT: *Acts 2:22 “Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and signs that God did through him in your midst, as you yourselves know— 23 this Jesus, delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men. 24 God raised him up, loosing the pangs of death, because it was not possible for him to be held by it. 25 For David says concerning him,

“‘I saw the Lord always before me,
for he is at my right hand that I may not be shaken;
26 therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced;
my flesh also will dwell in hope.
27 For you will not abandon my soul to Hades,
or let your Holy One see corruption.
28 You have made known to me the paths of life;
you will make me full of gladness with your presence.’

KEY POINTS

I. Jesus was a man approved by God. 2:22

II. Jesus atoned for us upon the cross. 2:23

III. Jesus was authenticated by the resurrection. 2:24

APPLICATION FROM KING DAVID: What difference does the truth of the gospel make in my life?

i. IN CHRIST I have stability and balance. 2:25

ii. IN CHRIST I have joy and hope. 2:26

iii. IN CHRIST I have life eternal. 2:27

iv. IN CHRIST I am always in the presence of God. 2:28

Reveal Answer

GROUP STUDY

READ

Acts 2:22-28 (above )
Psalm 16

REVIEW

How did God work in and through Jesus to prove to the people that He was the covenant-promised Messiah?

Why is the death of Christ sufficient in satisfying God’s wrath towards sin?

Explain the meaning of verse 24: “it was not possible for him to be held by it (death).”

REFLECT

Try to picture yourself living in the first century as a Jew. Why do you think it was so difficult for them to believe Jesus was the covenant-promised Messiah?

What kind of practical ways does the death and resurrection of Jesus make a difference in your day to day life?

Summarize the sermon/study in one word or sentence.

RESPOND

How does the writing of David in verses 25-28 resonate with you?