• The Church’s First Sermon, Part 2

    Explaining the Resurrection

  • September 13, 2020

    Series: Acts: Empowered for the Mission, Part 5

    Text: Acts 2:22-36

    Main Idea: The resurrection of Jesus was not only prophesied, but confirmed through eye witnesses proving that Jesus is truly the exalted Messiah & Lord of all!

  • 1. The Prophecy: Psalm 16:8-11 predicted the   of the Messiah. (v. 25-28, Ps 16:8-11)

    •   Jesus’ daily life : He experienced God’s constant presence, power & provision with       &       in His heart. (25-26)
    • Jesus’ confidence : God would deliver Him from     &      . (27)
    • Jesus’ revelation : God made known to Jesus His resurrection &       into God’s presence. (28)


    2. The Explanation: The rationale clearly reveals that God predicted the resurrection of the      , NOT David. (v. 29-31, 2 Sam 7:11-16)

    3. The Eyewitnesses: The      verified the resurrection of Jesus. (32)

    4.The Conclusion:  Jesus is truly the      Savior & Lord! (33-36, Ps 110:1)

    •  Jesus has       into heaven & has been exalted to the right hand of God!
    • From that exalted position, Jesus       out the Holy Spirit just as promised.
    • Jesus is both       & the Messiah!
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