SCARS (Acts 4:1-31)
1. A THRONG! (v4)
5,000 men
2. A THREAT! (v1-22)
Religious opposition answered
3. A THRONE! (v23-31)
A throne of grace and government
1. A THRONG! (v4)
5,000 men
2. A THREAT! (v1-22)
Religious opposition answered
3. A THRONE! (v23-31)
A throne of grace and government
“If Christ were not raised then ….. (1 Cor 15:19)” 1) THE RESURRECTION REALLY HAPPENED – IT’S HISTORICAL! Note the Tone, Details, Realities 2) THE RESURRECTION REALLY HAPPENED FOR YOU – IT’S PERSONAL! Mary’s journey of Devotion, Disorientation, Distraction, Delight 3) THE RESURRECTION IS FOR EVERYONE – IT’S UNIVERSAL! Go! And tell……
1. AGITATION – among the guests 2. ADMIRATION – from the master of the feast 3. MANIFESTATION – of Christ’s power and glory 4. TRANSFORMATION – of the disciples
How to run the race – Keep your focus on Jesus 1. Asa acted decisively with idolatry – (2 Chronicles 14: 2-5; 15:1-15) 2. Asa prayed dependently and expectantly – (2 Chronicles 14:11) 3. Asa foolishly failed to rely on the Lord – (2 Chronicles 16:7-8) God willingly offers and strongly supports those who run with dedication…
The GIANT of: 1. FEAR! (v1-11,24) The fear of man brings a snare (Prov 29:25) What they saw, what they heard, what they felt) 2. FAITH! (v12-39) This is the victory that overcomes the world even our faith (1 John 5:4) Faith honours God in small things (v17-22) Is jealous for His glory (v26) Perseveres…
A PROPOSAL! Come now let us reason together says the Lord. A PROBLEM! Though your sins are as scarlet. A PROMISE! They shall be as white as snow.
1. GOD’S PEOPLE OFTEN SINK! I sink in deep mire, where there is no foothold. 2. GOD’S PEOPLE NEED TO CRY! I am weary with crying out, but as for me, my prayer is to you Oh Lord. 3. GOD’S PEOPLE HAVE TO WAIT! My eyes grow dim with waiting for my God, Answer…