Upsetting Ephesian Idol Worship, Part 2: Acts 19:21-41

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Upsetting Ephesian Idol Worship: Acts 19:21-41

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Three Questions:
A. What characterizes true disciples ? vv. 1-7
1. Right understanding of the gospel vv. 2-4
2. Faith in Christ vs. 5
3. Reception of the Spirit vs. 6a
4. Evidence of the Spirit vs. 6b
B. How do you make true disciples? vv. 8-9a
Preach the gospel (Acts 14:21)
C. How do you strengthen true disciples? vv. 9b-10
Continue to teach them….(Matt. 28:19)

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The Preacher’s Profile Acts 18:24-28
I. Consider the profile of this man vv. 24-28
Apollos
Alexandrian- Jew
Eloquent Speaker
Mighty in the scripture
Instructed in the way of the Lord
Fervent in spirit
Message – speaking and teaching accuately … to a point.
Deficiant in knowledge about Christ…. gaps in his knowledge.

Three Lessons:
Bible Knowledge – What do you know of the scripture ?
Passion – Are you passionate for Christ ?
Expression –

II. Consider the provision the church made to this man’s ministry and thereby, the spread of the church vv. 26-28
A. Correct his deficiencies vs. 26
B. Take him aside privately vs. 26
C. Commend him to the ministry vs. 27
D. Allow him to exercise his gifts as God intended vs. 27
E. Pray for his public, community impact vs. 28

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Christ’s Care for His Messenger: Acts 18:12-23

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Remembering the Resurrection
Luke 24:1-12

Nine purposes of the resurrection of Christ:

1. Completes the cross of Christ Luke 24:46
2. Fulfills the Scriptures 1 Cor. 15:4
3. Gives power to the gospel Romans 1:16
4. Confirms Him as the Son of God with power Romans 1:4
5. Establishes Him as the judge of all mankind Acts 17:31; 10:42
6. Guarantees the believer’s own future resurrection to life 1 Cor. 15:20-23
7. Provides the central theme of gospel preaching Acts 3:15; 4:33
8. Demonstrates the exclusive truth of the Christian faith 1 Cor. 15:16-19
9. Precipitates the high priestly ministry of Christ Romans 8:34; Heb. 7:25

I. Remember the discovery of the women vv. 1-4

A. What they found
B. What they did not find
C. What they experienced

II. Remember the disclosure of the angels vv. 5-8

A. What they asked the women
B. What they revealed to the women
C. What they commanded the women

III. Remember the disbelief of the disciples vv. 9-12

A. The unbelief of the majority
B. The investigation of Peter
C. The wonder of Peter

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Three self-assessing questions:
I. Have you recognized the significance of the triumphal entry ? Matt. 21:4-5 (Zech. 9:9)
II. Have you entered into the joy of the triumphal entry ? John 12:12, 17, 18; 19:36-38
III. Have you understood the consequences of failing to believe in the King of the triumphal entry ? Luke 19:41-44

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