Acts 2:38
What a feeling of dismay and fear must have engulfed Peter’s audience as his words pricked their hearts: “Let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God hath made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom ye crucified…,” as is evidenced by their cry: “Men and brethren, what shall we do?” (Acts 2:36, […]
Acts 2:14-39
Some present at Pentecost were bewildered by the tongues they heard while others mocked, saying “These men are filled with new wine.” In response to this Peter stood up, answered their charges and preached the first gospel sermon, appealing to three Old Testament Scriptures to prove his points (Joel 2:28; Psalms 16:8-10; Psalms 110:1). Peter […]
Acts 2:1-4
The ability to speak with tongues is a claim made by a great number of denominations. Obviously all the different charismatic groups claim to be “tongue speakers”, yet even among those not regarded as charismatic can be found those who are “tongue speakers” including Catholic, Baptists, Methodists and, in some isolated instances, even churches of […]
The Prophets Lesson #36
Habakkuk Outline I. The Questions Of Habakkuk (1:1-2:20) A. The first question: Why does God allow wickedness to continue in Judah (1-4)?B. The first reply (1:5-11). C. The second question: Why will God use wicked people to punish Judah (1:12-2:1)?D. The second reply (2:2-20). II. The Praise Of Habakkuk (3:1-19) A. Habakkuk prays for God’s […]
The Prophets Lesson #52
Haggai Outline I. The Completion Of The Latter Temple (1:1-15) A. The temple is not complete (1:1-6).B. The temple must be completed (1:7-15). II. The Glory Of The Latter Temple (2:1-9) A. The latter temple is not as glorious as the first (2:1-3).B. The latter temple will be more glorious than the first (2:4-9). III. […]
The Prophets Lesson #51
Introduction To Haggai I. Structure Of Haggai A. The two short chapters of Haggai contain four important messages from the prophet to the people. He called on the people to rebuild the temple, to remain faithful to God’s promises, to be holy and enjoy God’s great provisions, and to keep their hope set on the […]
The Prophets Lesson #24
Zephaniah Outline I. Judgment In The Day Of The Lord (1:1-3:8) A. The judgment on the whole earth (1:1-3).B. The judgment on the nation of Judah (1:4-2:3). C. The judgment on the nations surrounding Judah (2:4-15). D. The judgment on Jerusalem (3:1-7). E. The judgment on the whole earth (3:8). II. Salvation In The Day […]
The Prophets Lesson #23
Introduction To Zephaniah I. Structure Of Zephaniah A. Zephaniah contains only three short chapters, but these chapters are filled with some of the most vivid pictures of God’s judgment to be found in the Bible. After a brief introduction of himself as God’s spokesman, the prophet launches immediately into a description of God’s approaching wrath. […]
The Prophets Lesson #56
Malachi Outline I. The Privilege Of The Nation (1:1-5) A. God’s love for His people (1:1-3).B. God’s rejection of Esau (1:4-5). II. The Pollution Of The Nation (1:6-3:15) A. The sin of the priests of Israel (1:6-2:9). B. The sin of the people of Israel (2:10-3:15). III. The Promises To The Nation (3:16-4:6) A. The […]
The Prophets Lesson #55
Introduction To Malachi I. Structure Of Malachi A. The book of Malachi is a short prophetic book of the Old Testament written to rebuke the people of Israel for their shallow worship practices. Portions of Malachi were written in the format of a debate, unlike any other book of the Bible. God first makes a […]