WHAT A FINISH! (Isaiah 66:18-24)
THE CHAIN! (v12-14) Of honour, opportunity, courage & advance THE CHOICE! (v15-18) “As long as Christ is preached, in that I rejoice” To reject the petty & to focus on Christ THE CHALLENGE! Persecution advances the Gospel Difficulties are opportunities in disguise You can have your best witness in your worst circumstance Focus on Christ…
1. THE TEAM! (v1-3) Spiritual leaders worshipping, fasting, praying, sending Saul & Barnabas 2. THE TASK! (v4-5) They proclaim the word of God 3. THE TEST! a) Of Falsehood – Elymas b) Of Division – John Mark c) Of Conversion – Sergius Paulus
1. HOW IS IT BUILT? a) God is the Architect b) Christ is the Cornerstone c) God is the Builder d) God is the Owner e) God is the Master f) God is the Father 2. WHAT IS ITS TASK? a) Priests b) Proclaimers 3. HOW SHOULD WE BEHAVE? a) Do Good –…
Introduction The Language The Speaker The City 1.You are hopeless and helpless v17 Poor…spiritually bankrupt Blind…spiritually blind Naked…nothing good to cover themselves 2.I have everything you need v18 Gold for your poverty…riches in heaven Clothes for your nakedness…white garments of purity Salve for your eyesight…spiritual sight 3.When will you come back? v19-21 Jesus love…will we…
Context: Acts 19:18-20; 23-34; Eph 1:1-6:9 The Ephesians knew they were in a fight 1. STRENGTH (Eph 6:10) a. Personal v10: His strength (“in the Lord”; “His might”). Described in 1:19,20 b. Purposeful v11: To enable us to stand. Note the command! “Put on…” 2. STRUGGLE (Eph 6:12) a. Picture: “wrestle”: personal, intimate, protracted. b….
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