1. Cut To The Heart
Acts 7:54-60

2. Introduction Different reactions to same event
Some laugh; others cry
Why the difference?
Different reactions to preaching
“Cut to the heart” (Acts 2:37; 7:54)

3. Comparison of Audiences
Acts 2
Missed opportunities (v. 22)
Prophecies (vv )
God’s plan unfolded
“What must we do?” (v. 37)
Compare to today

4. Comparison of Audiences
Acts 7
Fathers and Israel’s history
God’s dealings with them
Reaction changed (vv )
“Cut to the heart” (v. 54)
Violent reaction

5. Comparison of Audiences
Same two types today
Godly sorrow and desire to obey
Cease their opposition
Anger toward others unleashed
Some turn away (Acts 17:32-34)

6. Comparison of Audiences
Be thankful for the proper response
Sensitive to God’s message (Romans 6:6-18, 23)
Godly sorrow followed by repentance (2 Corinthians 7:8-10)

7. Real Situations Improper reactions to danger
Unscriptural marriages (Mark 6:17, 18)
Various sins (1 Corinthians 6:9-11)
Improper worship (Acts 17:22-32)

8. Real Situations Angry reactions when criticized
Recreation and the social gospel (1 Timothy 3:15)
Perverted the mission of the church
Other organizations (Ephesians 3:21)

9. Real Situations Which one fits us? Happy to know the truth?
Become angry? (Galatians 4:16)
Some repented later (Matthew 27:22)
Gladly obeyed (Acts 2:41, 47)

10. Conclusion
Respond from the heart
Think about your standing with God