gOD'S PLAN FOR THE GOSPEL - BOOK OF ACTS LESSon #81Sermon Notes |
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Date of Sermon: May 28, 2017
Main Idea: God's plan was to include Gentiles in God's people Key Verse: "Therefore, let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen." Acts 28:28 Bible Reading: 17 After three days he called together the local leaders of the Jews, and when they had gathered, he said to them, "Brothers, though I had done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, yet I was delivered as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans. 18 When they had examined me, they wished to set me at liberty, because there was no reason for the death penalty in my case. 19 But because the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar—though I had no charge to bring against my nation. 20 For this reason, therefore, I have asked to see you and speak with you, since it is because of the hope of Israel that I am wearing this chain." 21 And they said to him, "We have received no letters from Judea about you, and none of the brothers coming here has reported or spoken any evil about you. 22 But we desire to hear from you what your views are, for with regard to this sect we know that everywhere it is spoken against." 23 When they had appointed a day for him, they came to him at his lodging in greater numbers. From morning till evening he expounded to them, testifying to the kingdom of God and trying to convince them about Jesus both from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets. 24 And some were convinced by what he said, but others disbelieved. 25 And disagreeing among themselves, they departed after Paul had made one statement: "The Holy Spirit was right in saying to your fathers through Isaiah the prophet: 26 "'Go to this people, and say, "You will indeed hear but never understand, and you will indeed see but never perceive." 27 For this people's heart has grown dull, and with their ears they can barely hear, and their eyes they have closed; lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears and understand with their heart and turn, and I would heal them.' 28 Therefore, let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen." 30 He lived there two whole years at his own expense, and welcomed all who came to him, 31 proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance. Outline: I. Why There are So Few Jews in the Church (17-27) A. The hostility of the Jews (17-21) B. The curiosity of the Jews (22-23) C. The gospel’s rejection by the Jews (24) D. The Jew’s rejection a part of God’s plan (25-27) II. Why There are So Many Gentiles in the Church (28-31) A. They hear (28) B. They seek (30) C. The gospel is not bound (31) |