Sermon Questions for February 25, 2024
Acts 3:11-4:4
Recap:
1. Summarize what occurred in Acts 3:1-10?
2. What do we learn about Jesus in this story?
Reteach:
3. Acts 3:11-16 – Who does Peter attribute the miracle too? What do we learn about Jesus from His titles in this section? What does it mean that the Father glorified the Son? How should that truth impact our lives today? In what area are you praying that God would help you glorify Him more?
4. Acts 3:17-21 – What has been the aim of Jesus' ministry? What is repentance? What would repentance look like for those who were hearing Peter's sermon? What three promises are there for those who would repent and believe in Christ? How does the truth that your sins have been blotted out encourage you on a daily basis? How does Christ refresh you with His presence?
5. Acts 3:22-26 – Why is a danger of reading the Old Testament without considering Christ? How should knowing that the Old Testament is about Jesus encourage us in our reading of it?
Reflect:
6. Have you repented of your sins? Are you living your life in a way that bring glory to the One who is glorified, Jesus.
Sermon Title:
Driving Question: Why is Peter's message more glorious than the miracle it follows? Because the message shifts the focus onto Jesus.
Outline:
- Because his message conveys that healing is found in Jesus' name (v.12-16)
- Because his message offers an even greater healing in Jesus' name (v.17-21)
- Three promises for those who would repent:
- That your sins would be blotted out (v.19)
- That times of refreshing may come from the presence of God (v.20)
- That we might be fully restored when Christ returns (v.21)
- Three promises for those who would repent:
- Because his message reinforces that Jesus was the One they had been waiting for to come (v.22-26)
Responses
- Jesus is provided to you to bless you (v.26)
- The value of Jesus as the glorified One (v.13)