The Provision Through Moses
We must learn to fully trust in the omniscient and compassionate triune God who has thoughtfully planned our salvation and will walk us through this life until our redemption is complete.
Series: Acts
Verse by Verse
August 25, 2019
• Acts 1-28
Verse by verse exposition of the book of Acts
The Paganism of the People
Acts 7:37-43
It is always more costly than we think to follow our wayward enticements, and to turn away from obedience to Christ’s life-giving words.
The Places of Worship for Israel
Acts 7:44-50
We should humbly worship our infinitely transcendent God because he has mercifully reached into every corner of the world to seek and save the lost.
The Pushback Against the Messengers
Acts 7:51-60
We shouldn’t be surprised at pushback from people when we faithfully deliver the gospel, because God always uses it for the unpleasant work of exposing sin and guilt before he uses it to save.
Motivated by the Martyrs
Acts 8:1-4
No matter how much pressure and opposition we get from our culture to be quiet about our Christianity, we must resolve to continue telling the truth about Christ and his gospel.
Grateful for Secondary Benefits
Acts 8:5-8
We are called to verbalize to our generation the saving grace of the gospel of Christ, while always promoting the preserving and enriching grace of good and beneficial deeds.
Calling People to Repentance
Acts 8:9-13
Advancing the gospel must include a careful explanation of biblical repentance which calls everyone to a lifelong penitent submission to the King of kings.
The Promise of the Holy Spirit
Acts 8:14-17
We should rely on and revel in the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives, who works to empower and embolden us as God’s redeemed children to effectively represent him in this world.
The Challenges of Discipleship
Acts 8:18-24
As we advance the gospel, we must be ready to faithfully confront and correct those we lead to Christ, knowing that everyone will be tempted to fall into costly and corrupting sins.
Showing Up for Divine Appointments
Acts 8:25-29
We ought to always be ready and willing to obediently respond to God’s sovereign direction when he leads us and prompts us to engage non-Christians with the gospel.
Knowing How the Scriptures Use Us
Acts 8:30-35
We must intently study the Bible so we are competent to guide others in God’s truth which can lead them to forgiveness and new life in Christ.
Courage to Be Identified with Christ
Acts 8:36-40
Christians should boldly and enthusiastically seek to be identified with Christ in water baptism and in our ongoing and unabashed work of evangelism.
Saul: Fighting God
Acts 9:1-9
To fully appreciate the grace of Christian regeneration we need to recall the futility and plight of our pre-Christian rebellion against God.
Saul: A New Purpose
Acts 9:10-16
We must never let fear or pain distract us from boldly following God’s revealed will for our lives, knowing that the Lord’s fruitful plan for our lives is always best.
Saul: New Challenges
Acts 9:17-25
We must willingly embrace the new and difficult challenges that will necessarily accompany our new life in Christ.
Saul: A New Family
Acts 9:26-31
We must see the importance of being a highly-committed and fully-invested participant of a healthy (albeit imperfect) church knowing it is an indispensable part of the Christian life.
City of Lydda: Amazed by God’s Power
Acts 9:32-35
Repentance requires a discernment of and submission to God’s incomparable power.
City of Joppa: Prepared by a Godly Example
Acts 9:36-43
We must appreciate and pursue the evangelistic power of a selfless, sacrificial, and generous Christian life.
Cornelius: Drawn to Seek God
Acts 10:1-8
We must value and celebrate the pre-Christian grace of God, which he clearly demonstrates in drawing people to a receptive hearing of the gospel of Christ.
Cornelius: Reluctant Evangelists
Acts 10:9-20
As with those God used to bring us to repentance and faith in Christ, we cannot let any barriers – theological or practical – get in the way of us sharing the gospel.
Cornelius: Family & Friends
Acts 10:21-29
Our conversion to Christ and our subsequent work of sharing the gospel ought to impact and involve a network of friends and family members.
Cornelius: The Life Changing Message
Acts 10:30-48
God is at work preparing people for their engagement with his gospel message which we should always be ready to deliver with conviction, hope, and expectation.
Scriptural Reasons & Reasonable Explanations
Acts 11:1-18
Knowing Christians will have sincere and ardent disagreements, we should be ready when needed to employ reasoned and scriptural explanations in pursuit of Christian peace and unity.
Distinctions, Diversity & Devotion
Acts 11:19-26
God will strongly support and unify the church devoted to Christ, responsive to her leaders, and engaged in his work.
Shared Struggles & Mutual Aid
Acts 11:27-30
We ought to always be attuned to the practical needs of God’s people, ready to do what we can to demonstrate the love of Christ in tangible ways.
Suffering & Solidarity
Acts 12:1-5
We must never forget that the church is destined for violent opposition from earthly authorities, but we can gain the necessary strength and patient endurance through a fervent prayer life.
Victories & Vindication
Acts 12:6-19
Our prayer lives ought to be an exercise in bolstering our confidence in God’s plan, power and purposes amid this seeming chaotic world.
Earthly Powers & God’s Sovereignty
Acts 12:20-25
Earthly powers will always be subject to the sovereign judgment of God, our job is to humbly serve the King of Kings and promote his greatness throughout the earth.
Anything, Anyplace, Anytime
Acts 13:1-5
God has planned a specific set of purposes for our generation and will personally work to enlist you to accomplish a set of them for his glory.
Divine Authority
Acts 13:6-12
We must never forget that it is the omnipotent God who enlists each of us to serve him and advance his truth in our generation.