“WORLD OF BEGGARS” Acts 3:1-16

“WORLD OF BEGGARS” Acts 3:1-16

Psalm 104; Job 41; Matthew 6:11, 26f

What are you begging for? From whom are you begging?

  1. POVERTY HAS BEEN PART OF OUR H_________
    1. The curse of S_____ on Adam and Eve brought difficulties to all. Genesis 3:17-19; 4:12
    2. Some poverty results from personal    Proverbs 23:21
    3. God warned King S_________, some troubles are from Heaven.                 II Chronicles 7:13f.
    4. We can learn C____________ through poverty. Philippians 4:11f
  2. POVERTY AND NEED PLAGUED THE FIRST C__________
    1. M___________ knowledge and treatments were very limited.     Matthew 4:23
    2. Most people were financially P______. Matthew 17:24f
    3. Roman occupation and T________________ plagued the people.
    4. There was no P________ sponsored relief system.
    5. P_____________ and need continue even today.
  3. GOD SENDS R___________ FROM ALL THAT DESTROYS US.
    1. God separated Adam and Eve from the two T_________ in Eden.
    2. God provided His perfect L_______ through Moses.
    3. Sending a R_____________ was God’s greatest gift for people. Romans 8:12-16

Christians are no longer beggars, but are made children of the Living God through Jesus, Lord of Life.

“OUR STEADFAST WALK” Acts 2:41-47

“OUR STEADFAST WALK” Acts 2:41-47

  1. DEVOTION TO THE TEACHING OF THE A____________.
    1. Jesus C_______________ the apostles to preach His words of life.
    2. Jesus had promised them heavenly P__________; they had received it.
    3. There is no other M__________ as important … we must tell others!
    4. The Bible is our main G________, especially the New Testament. II Tim. 3:16f
  2. DEVOTION TO F_______________. (Gr) koinonia: sharer/participant.
    1. Studying scripture T_____________ is the primary way of learning.
    2. Sharing in the Lord’s S____________.
    3. Combining our O_____________.
    4. Paul and Barnabas shared in P______________ the Gospel.
  3. DEVOTION TO THE B______________ OF BREAD.
    1. The church enjoyed S____________ meals with each other.
    2. The church shared meals with G____________ and sincerity. V. 46f
    3. The Breaking of Bread also refers to C_______________.
  4. DEVOTION TO P_____________.
    1. The first century church was D____________ upon God’s input.
    2. J_______ taught and lived a lifestyle of prayer.
    3. We are to pray for God’s G______________ in all things. Acts 1:14, 24
    4. A praying C____________ is a God powered and blessed church.
  5. DEVOTION TO B____________________.
    1. Compassion, concern and A____________ flowed between the people.
    2. They trusted in God’s P_____________.
    3. Believers gave L____________, willingly & generously…
  6. DEVOTION TO U__________ IN THE TEACHINGS OF CHRIST JESUS.
    1. The first century church worked to E_________ only Christ.
    2. Jesus prayed for the church to be united in H___. John 17
    3. The New Testament was W_________ as God’s truth.
  7. DEVOTION TO J____ IN CHRIST.
    1. Obeying the C__________ of Jesus brings His joy. John 15:8-11
    2. The church working T____________ for the glory of Christ.
    3. Holy Spirit is able to develop His F____________ (Joy). Gal. 5:22f; Phil.4:4

“THE GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT” Acts 1:8 – 2:38

“THE GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT” Acts 1:8 – 2:38

  1. The Characteristics of the Holy Spirit T____________ our Nature.      Galatians 5:22-23
    1. L______ is necessary, for God is Love. I Corinthians 13:4-8.
    2. J____ flows from your life because of God’s plan for you.
    3. The P______ of God comforts our soul. Psalm 23
    4. God’s P___________ helps us to perceiver.
    5. K_________ to others is vital as we reflect our Father. 7:12
    6. G____________ reigns as we copy the example of our Father.
    7. F________________ sustains believers in keeping true to Christ.
    8. G_____________ prevails in our words, attitudes and actions …
    9. S_____-C__________ from our Father who has all control.
  2. God’s Spirit Gives Differing G_____ of Talents & Abilities to Every Servant of God.      Psalm 139
    1. Exodus 31 speaks of two M___ given spiritual gifts …
    2. T______ differing lists of Spiritual Gifts in the New Testament …                      12:6-8; Ephesians 4:11f; I Corinthians 12:4-11
    3. Spiritual gifts: classified in three different G_______ by Dr. Larry Gilbert. 1. Miraculous; 2. Enabling; and, 3. Team.
  3. Spiritual Gifts Are G___________ By the Holy Spirit To People.          I Corinthians 12-14
    1. There are M______ Spiritual Gifts given by the Spirit. (12:4-6)
    2. All spiritual gifts are for the common G____ of the church. (12:7)
    3. The Spirit D_________ who gets which gifts. I Corinthians 12:11
    4. Use your gifts to help the church B_____.  I Corinthians 12:12-27

“THE NEW COVENANT BEGINS” Acts 2:1-36

“THE NEW COVENANT BEGINS” Acts 2:1-36

God opened the doors of salvation to all people who accept Jesus.

  1. The Message of G_____ News Begins. Acts 2:1-8
    1. Jesus had strengthened the apostles for ___
    2. Pentecost was a S_______ 50 days after Passover at the
    3. God began to F______Joel 2:28-32 through the twelve
    4. The arrival of the Holy Spirit was the P_______ from the
  2. The Message of Good News Focused on J_______. Acts 2:22-25
    1. The ministry and M________ of Jesus were known by the
    2. Peter quotes Psalm 16:8-11, a prophecy of King D_______.
    3. Peter… the apostles are eye W________ of the resurrected Lord. I Corinthians 15:1-8
    4. These Jews have crucified their M___________ (V. 36).
    5. Many in the crowd believed and accepted their G____. V.37-42.
  3. Salvation From Sin Through Jesus Is For E_____________.
    1. All H______flesh … influenced by the Spirit. 17-21; Joel 2:28f
    2. Abraham: every N________ would be blessed through His seed. Genesis 22:18
    3. Nicodemus: God’s love for the W________. John 3:16-18
    4. Jesus: all who C____________ Him as Lord would be saved. Matthew 10:32f

Galatians 3:27-29

“CHRISTIANS INFLUENCED BY A.D.D.” Acts 1:6-11

“CHRISTIANS INFLUENCED BY A.D.D.” Acts 1:6-11

Which spiritual A.D.D. controls us?

  1. G__________ AGAINST DISTRACTIONS AND DERAILMENT: (V. 6-7)
    1. The A____________ have just invested 3½ years of their lives.
    2. They want to restore Israel’s P____________ kingdom.
    3. The disciples have even C___________ leadership positions.
    4. Many today self-identify as “God’s C___________ ones.”
    5. US citizens have the privilege to V______… acting as salt; light.
  2. The apostles wanted to know F_________ events.
    1. F________ religions are based upon imitation messages of gods.
    2. Entertainment sources focus on psychics, reincarnation, etc.
    3. Are you pursuing horoscopes, Ouija Boards, tarot Cards, etc.?                           Leviticus 20:27; Acts 16:16ff; Acts 19:19; Proverbs 3:5-6
  3. Some disciples wanted to have the K__________________ of God.
    1. Satan tempted E____ with this deception. Genesis 3:5
    2. God has N_________ permitted knowledge of t/ future unless…
    3. Jesus commands us to not W_________ about tomorrow.
  4. J____ CALLS HIS FOLLOWERS TO HIS A.D.D. (Almighty Divine Directive).
    1. Christians are given Divine P________ at our Enrollment…
    2. Christ gave t/ church a PLAN OF A________. (v. 8)
    3. The disciples O__________ Jesus Christ.
      1. This same Spirit is to be moving us. Romans 8:16-17
      2. We have inherited t/ Great Commission. Mark 16:15-16
    4. The apostles were awestruck by Christ’s dramatic E______.
    5. Remember who the L______ is and who the Servant is.

“THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT” ACTS 1:1-8

“THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT” ACTS 1:1-8

  1. How Has The Holy Spirit Been Active In H____________?
    1. … was active in C_______________. Genesis 1:2, 26; Isaiah 40:13
    2. Sin filled the E______. God warned, His Spirit would leave. Genesis 6:3
    3. Old Testament records only a F____ people received the Spirit.
    4. The Spirit descended upon J_______. Matthew 3:16-17
    5. Promise: every B__________ would receive … John 14:16-26; 16:7-15
    6. … God’s G_____ to every believer immersed into Christ. Acts 2:38
  2. Who Has Been I________________ By The Holy Spirit?
    1. Select C_______________ were filled with the Spirit. Exodus 31:3-6
    2. The Spirit of God empowered the J___________ of Israel to lead.
    3. The Spirit entered King .. I Samuel 10:5-13; 16:14
    4. M______ became pregnant by the Holy Spirit. Isaiah 7:14; Luke 1
    5. Christians are called T_________ of the Holy Spirit. I Corinthians 3:16
  3. What Happens To People Who R________ the Holy Spirit?
    1. God’s J_____________ came upon the ancient world. Genesis 7
    2. Samson lost all his S___________ when he betrayed … Judges 16:20
    3. Jewish leaders R_______.. sold themselves to Satan. John 8:42f
    4. Ananias & Sapphira lied to the Spirit – struck dead. Acts 5
    5. Elymas the magician was blinded for defying the Spirit. Acts 13
  4. What Happens To People Who A__________ the Holy Spirit?
    1. Part of God Lives I__________ of Every Believer. John 14:16-17
    2. The Spirit of God I____________ John 14:26; 16:13
    3. …given variety of spiritual gifts, ministries, T__________ and effects.
    4. The Spirit I________________ for believers. (Romans 8:26-27)
    5. The Spirit S________ believers in Eternal Life. Ephesians 1:13-14
    6. Believers take on the F________ of the Spirit. Galatians 5:22-23.

“DISCOVERING GOD’S GUIDANCE” ACTS 1:9-15

“DISCOVERING GOD’S GUIDANCE” ACTS 1:9-15

  1. God Sometimes Gives G___________ Orders To His Church.
    1. Remember the command of J__________ in Acts 1:8.
    2. Peter preached to a C__________ gathered at the Temple. Acts 3
    3. Paul saw a vision of a man pleading for H______ in Macedonia.
  2. God Sometimes Gives S_________ Instructions for special purposes.
    1. P________ was given special directions. Acts 8:26-29.
    2. Jesus confronted S_______, directed him into town; and then sent Ananias. Acts 9
    3. Peter had to be C____________ by God to preach to Gentiles. 10:9f
  3. God Sometimes Leaves Us To Our Own D___________.
    1. The apostles filled the V__________ left… by casting lots. 1:23-26
    2. Paul’s S_______ Missionary Journey: motivated by concern. 15:36f
    3. Agabus prophesied that Paul would be J_____ in Jerusalem. 21:10f
    4. Selection of the first D_________: a decision of the apostles. 6:1-6
  4. God Guides People Who Are Already S______________..
    1. Philip grew when the church S__________ him… 6:5;  8:4f; 21:8f
    2. S________ was fully committed to what he believed in… from a persecutor to a prominent preacher.
    3. Barnabas loved Christ & he loved P______Son of Encouragement.

“ON EAGLES’ WINGS” Exodus 19:1-6

“ON EAGLES’ WINGS” Exodus 19:1-6

  1. ALMIGHTY GOD R__________________ HIS PEOPLE.
    1. God preserved Abraham’s descendants in E_____. God’s actions:
      1. … foretold the SLAVERY of descendants.
      2. … prepared JOSEPH Genesis 37:5f. 3. … saved from STARVATION. Genesis 39-42
    2. God preserved C_______________ in the founding of the USA.
      1. … led COLUMBUS in discovery;
      2. … carried the Pilgrims & the Puritans through ADVERSITY;
      3. … steeped in CHRISTIAN virtues.
  2. ALMIGHTY GOD D_____________ HIS PEOPLE.
    1. God developed the descendants of Jacob into a N____________
      1. …protected, prepared and called MOSES;
      2. … set Israel free from slavery – 10 PLAGUES;
      3. … Egypt and Canaan were BROKEN by God; and,
      4. God gave Israel a land of ABUNDANCE.
    2. God developed 13 C__________ into the United States of America.
      1. Historical RECORDS document God’s faithfulness;
      2. Declaration of Independence appeals to God’s HELP;
      3. VICTORY to the Colonial Army; &
      4. God repeatedly HELPED the continental soldiers.
  3. ALMIGHTY GOD S_____________ HIS PEOPLE.
    1. God G________________ provided for Israel.
      1. P__________ and prosperity reigned when Israel obeyed God.
      2. God disciplined Israel when they became R________________.
      3. God kept His greatest P____________ through Israel; Jesus Christ.
    2. God will sustain the USA if we obey J_________.
      1. Our Founders emphasized: obey Biblical T____________.
      2. John Adams’ letters; 3. Samuel Langdon, Harvard College.