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Reading for Today:
Notes:
1 Chronicles 3:1 David. The chief reason for such detailed genealogies is that they affirm the line of Christ from Adam (Luke 3:38) through Abraham and David (Matt. 1:1), thus emphasizing the kingdom intentions of God in Christ.
Psalm 76:10 wrath of man shall praise You. The railings against God and His people are turned into praise to God when God providentially brings the wicked down (Is. 36:4–20; Acts 2:23; Rom. 8:28).
Psalm 76:12 cut off the spirit of princes. God shatters the attitude of proud governmental leaders who rebel against Him.
Acts 4:24–30 Peter and John’s experience did not frighten or discourage the other disciples, but exhilarated them. They took confidence in God’s sovereign control of all events, even their sufferings. Furthermore, they were comforted that the opposition whom they were facing was foreseen in the Old Testament (vv. 25, 26).
Acts 4:32–35 all things in common. Believers understood that all they had belonged to God; and therefore, when a brother or sister had a need, those who could meet it were obligated to do so (James 2:15, 16; 1 John 3:17). The method was to give the money to the apostles who would distribute it (vv. 35, 37).
Acts 4:33 great grace. This means favor and carries a twofold meaning here: 1) favor from the people outside the church. Because of the believers’ love and unity, the common people were impressed (2:47); and 2) favor from God who was granting blessing.
Acts 4:36 Barnabas…a Levite. Luke introduces Barnabas as a role model from among those who donated property proceeds. Barnabas was a member of the priestly tribe of the Levites and a native of the island of Cyprus. He becomes an associate of Paul and a prominent figure later in the book (9:26, 27; 11:22–24, 30; chaps. 13–15). Cyprus. The third largest island in the Mediterranean after Sicily and Sardinia, located some 60 miles west off the Syrian coast.
DAY 20: List the major sermons in Acts.
Sermon
Peter to crowds at Pentecost
Theme: Peter’s explanation of the meaning of Pentecost
Reference: Acts 2:14–40
Sermon
Peter to crowds at the temple
Theme: The Jewish people should repent
Reference: Acts 3:12–26
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Peter to the Sanhedrin
Theme: Testimony that a helpless man was healed
Reference: Acts 4:5–12
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Stephen to the Sanhedrin
Theme: Stephen accuses the Jews of killing the Messiah
Reference: Acts 7:2–53
Sermon
Peter to Gentiles
Theme: Gentiles can be saved in the same manner as Jews
Reference: Acts 10:28–47
Sermon
Peter to church at Jerusalem
Theme: A defense of Peter’s ministry to the Gentiles
Reference: Acts 11:4–18
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Paul to synagogue at Antioch
Theme: Jesus was the Messiah of Old Testament prophecies
Reference: Acts 13:16–41
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Peter to Jerusalem Council
Theme: Salvation by grace available to all
Reference: Acts 15:7–11
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James to Jerusalem Council
Theme: Gentile converts do not require circumcision
Reference: Acts 15:13–21
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Paul to Ephesian elders
Theme: Remain faithful in spite of persecution
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Paul to crowd at Jerusalem
Theme: Paul’s conversion and mission to the Gentiles
Reference: Acts 22:1–21
Sermon
Paul to Sanhedrin
Theme: Paul’s defense of the gospel
Reference: Acts 23:1–6
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Paul to King Agrippa
Theme: Paul’s conversion and zeal for the gospel
Reference: Acts 26:2–23
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Paul to Jewish leaders at Rome
Theme: Paul’s statement about his Jewish heritage
Reference: Acts 28:17–20