The Acts of the Apostles Peter’s Second Sermon Acts 3 “In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.” Sunday – August 7, 2016 Many of the slides used in this presentation are prepared by Joe Price and are used and adapted with his permission.
A Day of Healing (3:1-11) Lame man did not expect what he received, 3:1-7 (40+ years old, Acts 4:22).
A Day of Preaching (3:12-21) Introduction, 3:12 This healing was from God Peter’s second sermon, 3:13-18 Gospel invitation, 3:19-21
A Day of Decision (3:22-26) The Prophet must be heard, 3:22; (Deuteronomy 18:15-19) In all things, Hebrews 1:1-2; Colossians 3:17 The disobedient are lost forever, 3:23; 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9 Prophetic message is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, 3:24 Jews were situated to believe, obey and be blessed with redemption, 3:25-26 (4:1-4)
Review of Acts 3 SUMMARIZE: 3:1-10 3:11-26 IDENTIFY THE PEOPLE: Peter and John: Certain lame man: Prince of life: Pilate: Moses: IDENTIFY THE PLACES: Beautiful: Solomon's porch:
Review of Acts 3 QUESTIONS: 1. Who was going up to the temple and at what hour? verse 1 2. What did they find at the door of the temple? verse 2 3. What did this man ask for and what did Peter say to him? verses 3-6 4. What happened to this man? verse 7
Review of Acts 3 5. What was this man doing as he entered the temple? verse 8 6. What effect did this have on the people? verses 9-10 7. To whom does Peter give the credit for what was done? verses 12-16; cf. verse 6 8. What does Peter accuse these Jews of? verses 13-15
Review of Acts 3 9. What reason did Peter recognize as contributing to their crime? verse 17 10. Were they justified by that reason? 11. What does Peter affirm concerning the prophets? verse 18 12. What did Peter tell these people to do? verse 19 13. What does Peter further say about Jesus? verses 20-21
Review of Acts 3 14. What prophecy did Moses speak that is mentioned by Peter? verses 22-23; please give OT reference_________________. 15. What would happen to those who will not listen to the prophet Moses spoke of? verse 23 16. Who among the prophets spake of these days? verse 24. 17. How does Peter identify these people? verse 25.
Review of Acts 3 18. What promise does Peter remind them of? verse 25 19. How was Christ to bless or be of benefit to them? verse 26.
Review of Acts 3 THINK: 1. Compare Peter's sermon on Acts 2 with this one in Acts 3. 2. Compare Acts 17:30 with Acts 3:17. What must we conclude about ignorance of God's law? Is it an excuse for disobedience? 3. What is the "seasons of refreshing" described in verse 19?
The Acts of the Apostles You Be The Judge! Acts 4 “Whether it is right in the sight of God to give heed to you rather than to God, you be the judge” Sunday – August 7, 2016 Many of the slides used in this presentation are prepared by Joe Price and are used and adapted with his permission.
You be the Judge!