Acts 4:1-4
Sermon Notes
I. Expect trouble
Acts 4:1-4
While they were speaking to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple police, and the Sadducees confronted them, 2 because they were annoyed that they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead. 3 So they seized them and took them into custody until the next day since it was already evening. 4 But many of those who heard the message believed, and the number of the men came to about five thousand.
While they were speaking to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple police, and the Sadducees confronted them, 2 because they were annoyed that they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead. 3 So they seized them and took them into custody until the next day since it was already evening. 4 But many of those who heard the message believed, and the number of the men came to about five thousand.
II. Rub the cat the wrong way
Acts 4:2
because they were annoyed that they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead.
because they were annoyed that they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead.
III. Run to Jesus
Acts 4:3
So they seized them and took them into custody until the next day since it was already evening.
So they seized them and took them into custody until the next day since it was already evening.
IV. Keep the big goal in mind
Acts 4:4
But many of those who heard the message believed, and the number of the men came to about five thousand.
But many of those who heard the message believed, and the number of the men came to about five thousand.
Next Steps
- I have never totally surrendered to Jesus. Today, I turn to him for the first time.
- I have been suffering lately. Pray that I will remain close to Jesus in the midst of these problems.
- I will hang on to my faith no matter what happens to me this year.
Discussion Questions
- Do you know someone who has left the faith because of suffering? Can Calvary help “restore” his or her faith?
- What has been the greatest “test” of your faith? How did you handle it?
- Read James 1:2-4:
a. How can someone find “joy” in the midst of suffering?
b. How is it possible for suffering to “build up” your faith?
c. How does a “mature faith” make you “complete”? - What can suffering teach us about the brevity of life?
- What are some practical ways believers help each other when going through suffering?
- Pray that God will use you to strengthen someone’s faith this week.
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